FC Barcelona is interested in starting to prepare for the summer transfer window. Barcelona is known to be in a difficult economic situation. Barca will need to make some funds to buy some new players, but they will have to sacrifice some important players.
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FC Barcelona sporting director Deco looks to sign Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo on a permanent deal this summer. Both players are currently on loan from Atletico Madrid and Machester City, respectively. Barcelona could also let go of players whose contract is running out in the summer, like Sergi Roberto. Roberto is the captain of the team, but the club is still considering not renewing his contract. Roberto could search to play in the MLS.
One of the players that the club considered not to sell because of his importance in the team is Frenkie De Jong. New reports from Relevo suggest that Barcelona believes that the club will have to sell an important player this summer, and Frenkie De Jong is the favorite to leave. De Jong does not rule out a departure from Barcelona this summer. The Catalan club must sell before June 30 to avoid breaching FFP rules. De Jong's salary this season is €24.8 million, and he is one of the highest earners on the team. Two clubs that are reportedly interested in the midfielder are Arsenal and Manchester United.
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FC Barcelona could consider selling Ronald Araujo this summer along with De Jong
FC Barcelona wants to earn €200M from player sales this summer by selling two important players. Frenkie De Jong & Ronald Araujo are the main candidates to leave. Both of these players were reportedly not for sale as they are key players in the team. Deco has mentioned not wanting to sell players in order to gain funds, but the club will need to avoid FFP.
