Top 5 reported targets for Barcelona in the summer

#3 Álvaro Odriozola

The flying Spaniard has been watched by Barca scouts extensively and will be a great buy

Regular watchers of La Liga will have seen why time and again, the Catalans have been linked to the 22-year-old Real Sociedad right-back. It goes without saying that the Spaniard is one of the most talented young players in La Liga and his performances since he was called up to the national team have only served to underline his incredible potential.

Blessed with blistering speed and a superb crossing ability, he has been one of the most dangerous fullbacks in the league and would fit in perfectly with the ethos at Barcelona where fullbacks are regarded as key to both attacking and defensive moves.

Right-back has been a difficult-to-fill position for the Blaugrana since the exit of Brazilian trophy-collecting legend Dani Alves and various players: Aleix Vidal, Douglas, Sergi Roberto have been tried there since Alves' exit with none convincing Valverde completely.

Given his age and nationality, Odriozola seems the perfect fit to ensure that alongside summer signing Nelson Semeedo, the right side of the defence is covered for the long term.

Said to have a release clause of €40m, meeting it will not be a problem for the Catalans.

Chances of a deal happening: 7/10