BARCELONA

Barcelona have bagged their second free agent signing ahead of next season. Franck Kessie is expected to arrive from AC Milan when his contract expires in June.

Barcelona are keen to tie down Ronald Araujo and Gavi to new deals but their salary demands have seen talks breakdown.

Barcelona are close to completing their second free transfer ahead of next season with Ajax right-back Noussair Mazraoui expected to sign for the club in the coming weeks.

Barcelona are still skeptical about reaching an agreement with Ousmane Dembele over a new deal. As it stands, the Frenchman will leave the club on a free transfer this summer.

Xavi has reiterated his desire to keep Ronald Araujo at the club a number of times and Barcelona are preparing a fresh offer to convince him to sign a new deal.

Barcelona are desperate to bring in a left-back as cover for veteran Jordi Alba. Benfica'sAlejandro Grimaldi has emerged as the favourite to return to his former club.

Xavi has identified Kalidou Koulibaly as the player to strengthen the Barcelona backline ahead of next season.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel accepts that Andreas Christensen could sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside England before the end of the season. Barcelona are in talks with the Danish defender.

Barcelona are outsiders in the race for Erling Haaland owing to their ongoing financial difficulties, but will compete with Real Madrid and Manchester City in the summer.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta remains hopeful young prospects Gavi and Ronald Araujo commit their long-term futures to the club.

Barcelona want Haaland but also need to bolster other areas of the pitch. This has seen them prioritise deals for players at the end of their respective contracts.

Real Madrid and Manchester City are true frontrunners for Erling Haaland with Barcelona's moves labeled as propaganda.

Barcelona are interested in signing Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund in the summer. They are currently working on a deal behind the scenes, but are aware that it is difficult task owing to their financial troubles.

Xavi is keen to sign Franck Kessie from AC Milan when the Ivory Coast midfielder's contract expires in June.

Barcelona have a verbal agreement in place to sign Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen on a free transfer in the summer.

Xavi Hernandez is looking to bolster his midfield and has identified AC Milan star Franck Kessie as a top target for the summer.

Ousmane Dembele has just over four months remaining on his current deal with Barcelona and is expected to leave on a free transfer in the summer.

Barcelona remain interested in signing Saul Niguez, who is currently on a season-long loan with Chelsea from Atletico Madrid.

Barcelona tried selling Ousmane Dembele during the January transfer window but Xavi is still hoping he stays with the club beyond this summer.

Barcelona are desperate to land Erling Haaland in the summer but will face competition from at least four other clubs for the 21-year-old's signature.

Barcelona are scouring the market for bargain deals in order to offset their desire to spend big on marquee signings.