As the summer transfer window approaches, Barcelona will need to start looking at ways to balance their books if they are to have any hope of signing and registering new players.
The Catalans are already considering a collective salary cut for the first-team stars but that is unlikely to be enough for them to turn the red on their ledger into green. So, player sales will also become key for Barcelona to achieve Fair Play margin before the summer.
Now, Albert Masnou of SPORT is reporting that as a result, Barcelona are ready to listen to offers for their three forwards Ansu Fati, Ferran Torres, and Raphinha this summer.
The situation of the three forwards is very different at this point.
Ansu Fati has put his injury woes behind him but has found game-time hard to come by. Xavi Hernandez has hardly given him starting opportunities this term and the youngster has not made the most of the chances that have come his way.
The 20-year-old’s father, Bori Fati, and agent, Jorge Mendes, want to take him out of the club this summer, with Manchester United interested. And if a high proposal arrives, Barcelona will study it even though the player wants to stay.
As for Ferran, the 23-year-old has also gone through a rough patch this term but continues to believe he can succeed at the club. Barcelona believe that selling him could be difficult as they are unlikely to recover the €55 million invested in him.
But there is a possibility that he could be used in possible player-exchange deals with clubs like Inter Milan or Atletico Madrid. The Catalans will listen to proposals and make a decision, with an exit not ruled out.
Meanwhile, Raphinha has proven to be a valuable asset since arriving at the club last summer. He has scored and assisted some important goals, but is not seen as an absolutely outstanding player.
Furthermore, the Brazilian has a market in the Premier League and Barcelona believe that they can recoup the amount invested in him. So while he has enjoyed a positive time at the club, Raphinha is seen as a market asset and significant offers will be entertained.
Everything will depend on how good or bad Barcelona’s FFP situation is and the kind of offers that they will receive for the trio. But, as things stand, it is likely that at least one of Fati, Torres and Raphinha could leave in the summer.