Barcelona open to selling one of 2 key first-team stars in the summer transfer window - Reports
According to Catalunya Radio, Ferran Torres and Ilkay Gundogan are the two first-team players Barcelona are open to selling in the summer transfer window. They are looking to sign Nico Williams and Dani Olmo but their financial situation is a major roadblock to the moves.
Hence, La Blaugrana might need to sell a few players and Gundogan and Torres could be among the players sacrificed. Germany captain Gundogan joined the club on a free transfer from Manchester City last summer.
He played 51 games across competitions last season, scoring five goals and providing 14 assists. Gundogan was one of the mainstays in Barcelona's midfield last season. However, the rumor mill surrounding his potential exit has continued rolling as he's linked with a shock move to Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Torres, 24, meanwhile, joined Barca from Manchester City in 2022 and has so far made 113 appearances, scoring 25 goals and providing 13 assists. However, he has yet to establish himself as a regular starter.
Williams' potential arrival could further send him down the pecking order, just as it has happened for Spain's national team. Selling Torres could also help the Catalan club get the funds needed for their summer moves.
Robert Lewandowski supports Vitor Roque amid Barcelona exit rumors
Vitor Roque has been linked with a surprise Barcelona exit having only joined the club in January. Robert Lewandowski has now extended his support to Roque, claiming the Brazilian youngster has enough talent.
Lewandowski pointed out that coming to La Liga from the Brazilian league could be a big step up for anybody. Speaking to SPORT, the Pole supported Roque, saying:
"The summer is always a good time to analyze what one did wrong, what one can do better. He has enough talent, but what happens or can happen obviously depends on him."
Vitor Roque, since joining Barca from Athletico Paranaense, has scored twice in 16 appearances across competitions. He has been linked with a surprise transfer to the Saudi Pro League during the summer window.