Barcelona transfer targets: Neymar, Lautaro & players linked with the club

Barcelona's activity in the transfer market in recent seasons has been marked by a new willingness to spend record sums of money.

Recruits such as Antoine Griezmann, Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele are testament to that fact, costing a combined €350 million (£300m/$390m) plus add-ons.

The goal behind the strategy is to build a team that will become the undisputed best in the world, with players who will complement the jewel in the crown, Lionel Messi.

Goal will keep you on top of all the latest transfer news, rumours - including insight from our correspondent Ignasi Oliva - and gossip regarding Barcelona's targets right here with regular updates.

Contents

1. Top Barcelona transfer targets
2. Latest Barcelona transfer news & rumours
3. Potential Barcelona exits
4. Confirmed Barcelona transfers

Top Barcelona transfer targets

It is unlikely that Barcelona will bolster their squad during the January transfer window, but there are a number of targets being lined up with a view to making a series of summer swoops.

Neymar is the number one target and, despite missing out last summer, Barca are determined to strike a deal with Paris Saint-Germain that will allow the Brazilian to return to Camp Nou.

On deadline day, Barca confirmed the completion of a €10 million (£8m/$11m) deal to sign Matheus Fernandes from Palmeiras, with the player set to arrive at Camp Nou in July. 

Like Matheus, Trincao will also join the club in the summer after a €31 million (£26m/$34m) deal was agreed.

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The club had confirmed that they are considering a move for Valencia forward Rodrigo, but that move is now off, with Real Betis forward Loren Moron emerging as an alternative.

As the Catalan giants look to a long-term future without Suarez, Inter striker Lautaro Martinez is considered the perfect replacement and a player who is already fostering a partnership with Lionel Messi with Argentina.

Matthijs de Ligt is still a target for Barcelona and they would love to reunite the Dutch youngster with his former Ajax team-mate Frenkie de Jong, but will be forced to wait for now.

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Latest Barcelona transfer news & rumours

Messi wants rolling Barca contract

Lionel Messi, with his current deal due to expire in 2021, wants to work on a rolling contract at Barcelona, claims Mundo Deportivo.

The 32-year-old is not looking for a way out of Camp Nou but no longer wishes to be tied to long-term agreements.

Rakitic snubs Juve & Man Utd

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has snubbed interest from Juventus and Manchester United, reports Sport.

The Croatia international was considered to be surplus to requirements at Camp Nou, but he has shown no interest in making a move during the winter window.

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Potential Barcelona exits

Chile international Arturo Vidal has endured a winter of discontent at Camp Nou and rumours of a switch to Antonio Conte's Inter have been fuelled by a disagreement he has had with the club over bonuses .

Vidal is expected to be joined in leaving by Ivan Rakitic , though the club are unwilling to let either depart until the summer in order to ensure adequate depth for their Champions League campaign.

Samuel Umtiti is another potential departee, with the club open to offers for the French centre-back.

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Confirmed Barcelona January window transfers

Barcelona signings

Barcelona departures

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