5 players who have been linked with summer moves to Barcelona 

Portugal v Netherlands - UEFA Nations League Final
Portugal v Netherlands - UEFA Nations League Final

#3 Memphis Depay | Olympique Lyonnais

Olympique Lyonnais v Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League Semi Final
Olympique Lyonnais v Bayern Munich - UEFA Champions League Semi Final

Memphis Depay is the third of four players to have been linked with a free transfer to Barcelona, with his Lyon contract set to expire at the end of the current campaign. Much like his compatriot Gini Wijnaldum, Memphis came close to joining Barcelona last summer. However, the deal failed to materialize and he ended up staying at the Ligue 1 club.

This summer, though, the versatile attacker could finally secure his dream switch to the Camp Nou. Memphis was one of Koeman's go-to players during his stint with the Netherlands, with his ball control, dribbling ability and flair turning heads across Europe.

At the age of 27, the former Manchester United man has matured into a brilliant player and could add another dimension to Barcelona's attack next season.


#2 Sergio Aguero | Manchester City

Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League
Manchester City v Crystal Palace - Premier League

Due to the financial ramifications of the coronavirus pandemic, it is clear that Barcelona are sounding out free agents to snap them up at the end of the season. Sergio Aguero is no different, with the striker set to depart Manchester City this summer after an extraordinary spell at the Etihad Stadium.

The 32-year-old is one of the greatest strikers in Premier League history and is best pals with Lionel Messi, having first met him when they were teenagers playing for Argentina's youth team. They've forged a lifelong friendship since and could well be set to unite in Spain, as Aguero prepares to spend his twilight years with another big club.

Barcelona should ideally sign a younger striker, but Aguero comes with bags of experience and could get the job done for a year or two.


#1 Erling Haaland | Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga
Borussia Dortmund v Sport-Club Freiburg - Bundesliga

Arguably the most envied footballer on the planet currently, Erling Haaland has been linked with a big-money move to Barcelona, amongst other clubs. The teenage striker is the hottest goalscoring talent in Europe and reportedly has a €75 million release clause that kicks in next summer.

However, if Barcelona are to sign him this summer, they will have to match the asking price quoted by Dortmund, which is believed to be in excess of €150 million. Haaland is viewed as someone who can shape a new era, so his potential suitors are not put away by his ludicrous price tag.

The Norwegian striker is wanted by several other clubs, though, so a bidding war could be on the cards this summer.


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