FC Barcelona's sporting management is already working on planning the squad for next season. In addition to drawing up the list of possible reinforcements for Hansi Flick's team, the Catalans have also begun to define the discards from the first team, and three would be the big picks to leave the 'ship' during the next summer window.
The first of them would be Gerard Martín, whose poor game in Balaídos against Celta made it clear that he still needs to 'get some experience' in the elite to become a reliable left back. The footballer has not been able to take advantage of the opportunities given by the coach and the Catalans would look to loan him out, or even transfer him, in the summer, with clubs such as Betis or Espanyol as possible destinations.
Barça's two main options to cash in
In the same way, Ferran Torres also has his hours numbered in Barcelona. Between his poor performance and his latest injury, the 'Shark' has not finished taking off and the patience of the Catalans seems to have run out, and according to 'El Nacional.cat' they hope to transfer him at the end of the season. The Valencian has a reputation in England, where Aston Villa and Newcastle have shown interest in signing him.
Finally, the 'overbooking' in the centre of defence forces Barça to get rid of some players in the position, and Andreas Christensen would be the 'sacrificed'. The Dane's desire for prominence and the difficulty of getting the undisputed starting position in the presence of Cubarsí, Araújo and Iñigo would lead to his departure from the club, where he would leave a good figure in the Barça coffers as he is one of the footballers with the highest market in the squad.
In addition, we must not lose sight of the cases of the aforementioned Araújo and Frenkie de Jong, whose contracts expire in 2026 and have not yet signed their renewal. While negotiations with the Uruguayan are reportedly on the right track, the soap opera of the '21' is at a standstill and the club has not ruled out putting him on the market due to the risk of losing him at zero cost, in a 'drama' that looks set to extend until the end of the season.