4 play-makers Barcelona should target ahead of next season

#1 Thiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich)

Barcelona are pining for Thiago Alcantara's return

The one that got away - Barcelona seemed to have realized the error in their ways. The Catalan club is rumoured to be getting increasingly desperate to land former star Thiago Alcantara to stabilize a degrading midfield.

Coveting Thiago makes sense, considering his roots that stretch to La Masia and his quintessential style of play that focuses on passing the ball. He is one of the best passers in the world at the moment, averaging 88.4% accuracy in passing per game.

The Spanish playmaker is viewed as the heir apparent to Andres Iniesta's position at the club. He excels at providing long balls, making 5.2 successful long passes per game. He is also an exquisite tackler averaging 2.4 tackles per game. His versatility in the center of the park could help Ernesto Valverde in maintaining a smooth rotational policy.

The Catalans have been in hot pursuit of their former youngster and signing him will no doubt be a coop and a much-required upgrade in the midfield.