At FC Barcelona, there’s a general agreement that the midfield needs strengthening. The club is exploring various options to elevate the quality of next year’s team. From physically strong players like Amadou Onana (Everton) and Khéphren Thuram (Nice) to more technically skilled players like Martín Zubimendi (Real Sociedad), Barça is actively looking for a player who can bring organization and vision to the midfield.
Amadou Onana
Everton
Everton’s dynamic midfielder (22 years old) has caught the eye of Barça, but his high transfer fee might pose a challenge to his potential signing.
Joshua Kimmich
Bayern Munich
The German midfielder (29 years old) is reportedly considering a change in scenery this summer from Bayern. He has long been on Barça’s radar and would be a valuable addition to the midfield.
Aleix Garcia
Girona
The midfielder (26 years old) has been a standout player for Girona and has drawn interest from Barça. With a more attacking style, he could play in more advanced positions. Barça estimates his cost at around 14-15 million and might explore player exchanges to lower the overall expense.
Khéphren Thuram
Nice
The young French international (23 years old) is a recent name linked to Barça. With a contract until 2025, Thuram is known for his physical presence rather than a traditional holding midfield role. His price tag is set at 35 million euros.
Martin Zubimendi
Real Sociedad
The Basque midfielder (25 years old) has long been admired by Xavi and continues to impress at Real Sociedad. He has also caught the attention of Bayern and Arsenal. His release clause is set at 60 million with a contract until 2027.
Stanislav Lobotka
Naples
The Slovakian midfielder (29 years old) is a key player at Naples and has previously been linked to Barça during his time at Celta. Xavi has expressed interest in having him at Barcelona. His agent, Branislav Jarusek, has been in talks with Deco regarding a potential transfer.
Jorginho
Arsenal
The Italian-Brazilian pivot (32 years old) is another proven option and could also come for free, as Arsenal has not activated the optional year of his contract. He was already rumored before joining Arsenal and would make an immediate impact, even though his age could be a drawback.
This content has been translated and adapted from the Spanish version of the digital newspaper
