Even winning Copa Del Rey, Barca failed to dominate the 2016/17 season as Juventus knocked out Barca in Champions League and finished second position in La liga and it was really a disappointing season for the Catalan club. But Barca's New Boss Valverde is targeting world class player's to retain their dominance in Europe.
Here comes the Top 7 targets of Barcelona for 2017/18 season:
Philippe Coutinho
The Brazil international has been heavily linked with a move to Barcelona this summer, with the Catalan giants reportedly looking for a long-term Andres Iniesta successor.
Coutinho only signed a new long-term deal with the Reds in January that ties him to Anfield until 2022 but the club is willing to pay any price to lure Brazilian playmaker to Camp Nou.
Ousmane Dembele
Barcelona have reignited their interest in Ousmane Dembele after it emerged he was keen on a move this summer.
Barcelona tried to sign the young winger last summer but were knocked back because he wanted regular football. Dembele moved to Borussia Dortmund from Rennes and has impressed in Germany. But Dembele is ready to leave Dortmund after one season following Thomas Tuchel’s departure.
Hector Bellerin
Barcelona have made Hector Bellerin their No1 summer target as they prepare to launch a £40million move.
The Spanish giants believe they may be able to lure 22-year-old Bellerin back to the Nou Camp where he started his career in the academy before moving to Arsenal. Arsenal are likely to resist Barcelona’s attempts this summer even though they are aware of Barcelona’s interest and are confident of keeping him. Bellerin signed a six year contract worth around £100,000-a-week earlier last season but that will not deter Barcelona from trying to make it a transfer saga this summer.
Nelson Semedo
Benfica's 23-year-old right back is believed to be moving to the La Liga side for a whopping £43million
as they desperately look for a replacement for Dani Alves who left to join Juventus last season. Semedo who has two international caps with Portugal to his name, has a release clause of £69million and is tied down at the Estadio da Luz until 2021.
Marco Veratti
Marco Verratti remains Barca's first choice in midfield, but the Italian international is an impossible dream at this stage
as PSG have no intention of selling their prized asset. However, the player's agent is set to meet with the French outfit to discuss his future. Lionel Messi wants Veratti at Camp Nou to bolster their midfield crisis.
Christian Eriksen
Christian Eriksen admits he could consider a move to Barcelona if the club is interested.
The Tottenham star enjoyed another stellar season under Mauricio Pochettino, scoring eight goals and providing 15 assists as they finished second in the Premier League. He has spoken out about his admiration for Barcelona and revealed he may consider a move if they showed genuine interest in signing him.
Riyad Mahrez
arcelona are ready to offer Riyad Mahrez a dream move to La Liga, but Leicester will demand over £40million for their star winger.
Mahrez is a target for the Spanish giants this summer and is understood to be aware of the interest ahead of a likely bid at the end of the season. The PFA Player of the Year has never hidden his desire to eventually play for Barcelona, alongside his idol Lionel Messi, and Leicester are bracing themselves for an official move ahead of the next campaign.
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