Lionel Messi wants Barcelona to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold, De Ligt could reject Barca for PSG and more Barcelona transfer news: 12 June 2019

Barcelona to sell 8 players in the summer

Liverpool v Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: Second Leg

Despite running out comfortable winners in La Liga, Barcelona's season ended with a whimper as they crashed out of the Champions League in the semifinals and also came up short in the Copa del Rey final.

As a result, Ernesto Valverde is prepared to wield the axe and offload as many as eight first-team players.

According to reports in Marca, Jasper Cillessen, Nelson Semedo, Samuel Umtiti, Ivan Rakitic, Andre Gomes, Denis Suarez, Malcom and Philippe Coutinho will all be shown the exit door as Barcelona prepare for a summer of renovation.

Thomas Vermaelen, Kevin-Prince Boateng and Jeison Murillo will also be leaving the club after their contracts come to an end this summer.

Manchester United lead race to sign Ivan Rakitic

Barcelona v Valencia - Spanish Copa del Rey Final

Manchester United have emerged as the favourites to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic. With Paul Pogba set to leave the club, United are in the market for replacements and have reportedly tabled a €65m bid for the Croat.

Rakitic too is keen on a move away from Spain as he remains unsure of his future following the arrival of Frenkie de Jong from Ajax.