With the Champions League out, and the fact that the league is six points away from the top four, Barcelona has to tense up. Although the return of the famous Xavi has injected a little vitality into Barca, the disadvantages in the squad are still very obvious. In order to ensure that they can continue to compete in the Champions League next season, Barca must make a difference in reinforcements.
Previously, Barcelona had already contacted Manchester City striker Ferran Torres, but Manchester City opened an asking price of 65 million to 70 million euros, or the exchange of Fati and Federery made it difficult to make progress. In response, Barca have turned their sights to another Manchester City team: Manchester United's two strikers, Cavani and Martial. The 34-year-old Cavani has only made eight appearances this season, contributing one goal and one assist; considering he has only six months left on his contract with the Red Devils, Barca are more likely to have him on loan in the winter window.
Martial has become a marginal man for Manchester United, scoring just one goal in 10 appearances. However, in order to be able to participate in next year's World Cup, the French striker hopes to leave Manchester United in January to get back in form. It is worth noting that Martial's contract does not expire until 2024, and his annual salary, regardless of the transfer fee, reaches 13 million euros; if he comes to Barcelona, he must accept a sharp salary cut, so he may not accept the olive branch thrown by the Red and Blue.
In addition to the Manchester City duo, Barca are also playing the idea of playing another Premier League team, Chelsea. The Blues' contracts of Thiago Silva, Rudiger, Christensen and Azpilicueta are all expiring, and the four "fragrant" free defenders are all on Barca's list of reinforcements. In addition, Pulisic, who has been depressed this season, is also a target for Barca to strengthen the front. The World Sport newspaper has called Barca's plan to poach the Blues "code-named Chelsea".