It is no secret that Barcelona are keeping a close eye on the free agent market, knowing that some top-quality players will be available for nothing once their contracts expire at the end of this season.
Starting January 1st, players will be allowed to negotiate with other clubs freely, and Barcelona are looking to take advantage of this opportunity.
However, the competition is fierce, with many other clubs also targeting these free agents. In this article, we’ll focus on six players that Barcelona are monitoring closely and who could make a big impact at the club.
Jonathan Tah
Jonathan Tah is most likely to join Barcelona. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)
Jonathan Tah has confirmed that he will not be renewing his contract with Bayer Leverkusen. This situation has put Barcelona in a strong position to sign him for free in the summer.
The club’s sporting director, Deco, visited Germany in early December to meet with Tah and his agent, Pini Zahavi, and the meeting reportedly went well.
Barcelona seem to be leading the race for his signature, as he would offer valuable experience and defensive stability to the team.
Joshua Kimmich
Barcelona are keeping tabs on Joshua Kimmich’s situation. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Joshua Kimmich has long been a target for Barcelona. His current contract with Bayern Munich has yet to be extended, and Bayern have given him an ultimatum to decide his future soon.
While Barcelona’s interest in Kimmich has cooled slightly due to the emergence of talented players like Marc Casado, there is still a strong possibility that he could join the Catalan club.
Kimmich would provide tactical versatility, able to play both as a central midfielder and a defensive midfielder.
However, Barcelona would need to find a way to accommodate his wages within the club’s salary structure.
Alphonso Davies
Alphonso Davies could be out of Barcelona’s reach. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
Alphonso Davies is one of the most highly sought-after players who could potentially become a free agent in the summer.
Bayern Munich are still in talks with him about extending his contract, but the Canadian star has received interesting offers from other clubs, including Real Madrid.
If Bayern fail to reach an agreement with Davies, he could leave for free. Flick is well-acquainted with Davies from their time together at Bayern, and Barcelona are certainly aware of the potential impact the young left-back could have on their squad.
Mohamed Salah
Mohamed Salah could be a great addition for Barcelona. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been one of the best players in the world for several seasons. However, in late November, Salah revealed that he felt “more out than in” at Liverpool due to the lack of a contract renewal offer.
This has led to widespread speculation about his future, with several top European clubs monitoring the situation closely.
While Barcelona have not yet made a move, the club could be interested, especially considering the strong performances of Lamine Yamal on the right wing.
Thomas Partey
Barcelona are assessing the option to sign Thomas Partey. (Photo by Matt McNulty/Getty Images)
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been in strong form this season and is becoming a key player for Arsenal.
His contract situation at the London club is unclear, and there has been no progress on renewing his deal. Barcelona had shown interest in Partey in the past, and the midfielder could be an ideal fit for the club’s midfield.
His physicality and defensive abilities would provide an important balance to Barcelona’s midfield, offering a different dynamic to the team.
Jonathan David
Barcelona might make a move for Jonathan David. (Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)
Lille forward Jonathan David is currently one of the most prolific goalscorers in Europe. With 17 goals in 26 appearances for Lille this season, he is catching the attention of many top clubs.
There are strong rumours that David could leave Lille for free in the summer, and Barcelona have him on their radar. However, there is no clear consensus within the club regarding his potential signing.
David’s goal-scoring record could make him a suitable long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, but Barcelona need to assess whether he is the right fit for their attacking setup in the future.