Roster changes Barcelona need to make to win the Champions League next season

Defense

Pique and Umtiti have been solid at the back this season

Gerard Pique

Keep. One of the best defenders in Europe at the moment. Exceptional ball playing ability and a charismatic leader on and off the pitch.

Samuel Umtiti

KEEP. Understanding levels with Pique have made them one of the best centre back pair in Europe. With a release clause of 60mn only, the Barca board have a ticking time bomb in their hands because come summer, this defender, at this price, will be a hot commodity.

Jordi Alba

Keep. One of the best leftbacks in the world at the moment. Has an other worldly understanding with a certain Leo Messi.

Lucas Digne

Keep. An able backup to Alba.

Nelson Semedo

Keep. The Portugese still is adjusting to life at Barcelona but is showing signs of a world beater.

Sergi Roberto

WHY WOULD YOU LET THIS GUY GO.KEEP. A midfielder by ability, this makeshift right back has wowed in every position he has played in.

Thomas Vermaelen

Sell. Proved to the critics why he was bought by Barcelona in the first place when he backed up for an injured Pique and then for Umtiti. But at the high standards that Barcelona operate in, an aeging player with maybe 1 more year left is not an ideal situation.

Yerry Mina

Loan. An able ball playing defender, but will need some time to get used to european football.

WHO TO BUY?

Mathijs de Ligt - Realistic

A player very similiar to Gerard Pique. At only 18yrs of age this Ajax academy graduate is turning heads already with his performances in the Eredivise.

Dayot Upamecano - Dream

A very young centre back who is garnering attention from the ranks of RB Leipzig. He is performing at a very high level compared to his very young age.

Toby Alderwiereld - Wild Card

A wantaway star from the Premier League with bags of experience at the top level. His contract is in its final stages and Toby has reportedly rebuffed the opportunity to sign a new contract.

Verdict:

Shore up this already watertight defense and we have a killer combination of players.