3 players Barcelona must sign before the transfer window shuts

Like every other European club, Catalan giants FC Barcelona have been active in the transfer market as they work towards strengthening major areas of their squad before the upcoming campaign.

Despite winning both the La Liga title and the Copa Del Rey trophy last term, it is evident that the club is keen to build upon that success, as suggested by their activities in the transfer market this summer.

Blaugrana lost some important superstars recently, with the likes of Andres Iniesta, Paulinho and Lucas Digne taking the exit route from the Camp Nou.

Although they did manage to sign Bordreaux's Malcolm, Sevilla's Clement Lenglet, and Gremio's Arthur Melo, their business in the transfer window is still unfinished if they are to compete at the top level next season.

Therefore, lets quickly take a look at 3 incredible superstars Barca must consider signing before the transfer window runs out.

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#3 David Alaba

Alaba is a decent left-back whose versatility would allow him to operate in multiple roles

Austrian International David Alaba is one of the few players that Barcelona must consider signing before the closure of the transfer window this summer. With the departure of Lucas Digne, who left for Everton in a deal worth £18 million this week, the Blaugrana will need to sign a high quality left-back, and the Bayern Munich ace would be a perfect fit.

Having established himself as one of the most impressive ball playing defenders in the world, the 26 year old has a lot of qualities which would enable him thrive at the Camp Nou.

Alaba is a player who impresses in both offensive and defensive aspects, busting forward at necessary moments to support attacking moves with his sheer pace and incredible dribbling skills, as well as providing rigidity and composure at the back.

The Bayern Munich superstar would be a great acquisition for Barcelona, as he is capable of establishing an intense competition with Jordi Alba for the starting role. He can also feature as a winger or a midfielder, thanks to his incredible versatility which enables him to operate in multiple positions.

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#2 Thiago Alcantara

Thiago Alcantara is one of the finest products of Barcelona's famous academy, La Masia

It was a big vacuum left in Barcelona's midfield when Andres Iniesta departed the club to join Japanese side, Vissel Kobe in May.

After spending 22 successful years in the Catalan Capital and guiding Blaugrana to claim a lot of trophies, the Spaniard decided to take a new step in his career by sealing a move away from the Camp Nou.

To add to Barca's woes, Brazilian midfielder Paulinho also departed the club, returning to Guangzhou Evergrande and putting Barca in a desperate condition - needing to add reinforcements in the middle of the park.

While many names have been linked with a move to the Camp Nou recently, it is Bayern Munich superstar Thiago Alcantara that remains the best option to strengthen Barcelona's midfield ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Thiago is one the most impressive midfielders in the world at the moment, with his incredible vision, decent passing, amazing movement, electrifying dribbling skills and the ability to control the game from the middle of the pitch.

Just like a typical Barcelona midfielder, the Bayern Munich ace has the intelligence to read the tempo of the game, dominate possession and launch threatening attacks.

Besides, his understanding of the Barcelona style of play, having represented the club during his youth days make him an ideal option to take up the role. In the Spaniard, the Blaugrana might have found the perfect replacement for the departed Xavi Hernandez.

#1 Eden Hazard

The Belgian would help Barcelona regain their attacking strength

Barcelona could achieve the finest deal of the transfer window if they succeed in their bid to sign Belgian superstar Eden Hazard from Chelsea this summer.

According to the reports, the Catalans are already exploring the possibility of luring the playmaker away from Stamford Bridge, with Barca reportedly offering Ousmane Dembele as a sweetener in the deal.

Eden Hazard is the player Barcelona needs to strengthen their attack ahead of the upcoming campaign. Following the departure of Neymar to Paris Saint Germain and Ousmane Dembele's struggles at the Camp Nou, the Blaugrana need to add an established attacker to their ranks, and the Belgian superstar is probably the finest option available in the transfer market.

A highly talented and hard-working superstar, the playmaker would form a perfect attacking trio alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez at the Camp Nou. His fantastic pace, amazing dribbling skills, and incredible creativity would help Barcelona remain one of the most feared attacking teams on the continent.