4 players who could make Barcelona's attack unstoppable

The departure of Luis Suarez left a big hole in Barcelona's attack last season. As part of plans to cover that hole, Blaugrana managed to sign Sergio Aguero as a free agent this summer. While the capture of the Argentine isn't bad by any standard, there's no denying that the club needs further upgrades in attack.

Rumours linked Neymar with a return to the Catalan capital a few weeks ago but the speculation was quickly buried. The Brazilian announced that he has signed a contract extension with Paris Saint Germain. As a result, Barca must look elsewhere for reinforcement options this summer.

With a very tight budget given the financial situation of the club right now, it might be impossible to spend heavily on any signing. However, that doesn't imply that they won't find some affordable yet excellent names to bolster their attacking options ahead of the upcoming campaign.

Without further ado, let's quickly take a look at four players who have what it takes to make Barcelona's attack ahead of next season.

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#4 Donyell Malen

The Dutchman was a big revelation in the Eredivisie last term

PSV Eindhoven striker Donyell Malen is a relatively unknown name to fans who rarely watch games outside the top 5 leagues of Europe. The former Arsenal youth team striker is one of the players who could improve Barcelona's exploits in front of goal.

A graduate of Ajax's youth academy, the Dutchman is well aware of Barcelona's possession-based approach to the game. This is an indication that he would fit in at Camp Nou as Barca and Ajax share a lot in common with regards to their footballing philosophies.

Malen is a huge prospect already developing into a world-class striker. Countryman Ronald Koeman is in charge of affairs at Barcelona and that could work in the favour of both parties. The tactician would help the 22-year-old discover himself and reach his full potential while building another generation of Dutch superstars at the club.

The attacker proved his worth at PSV in the last campaign with a return of 27 goals and 10 assists across all competitions. At just 22 years old, this is one of the players Barcelona should be looking to build their future on.

#3 Memphis Depay

The Blaugrana are reportedly close to signing the attacker

It is no news anymore that Barcelona are keen to sign Netherlands winger Memphis Depay. The attacker was linked with a move to the Catalan capital during the winter transfer window but no agreement was reached between the concerned parties. Everything, however, indicates that the player will end up joining the Blaugrana this summer.

Depay is without a doubt one of the most potent forwards in Europe right now. He had an impressive return of 22 goals and 12 assists for Olympique Lyon across all competitions during the recently concluded campaign. He is currently on fire playing for the Dutch national team as they prepare to take part in the European Championship this summer.

Depay is a player that's highly rated and loved by Ronald Koeman. He is both a creator and a finisher. Depay is the type of player who can relieve the burden on Lionel Messi and significantly boost Barcelona's strength up front. He can also play anywhere across the forward line. His versatility would give the manager more options.

Depay is currently a free agent, which means Blaugrana can sign him for peanuts. This is a great deal for the club considering their financial situation at the moment. Club chairman Joan Laporta simply can't afford to miss out on this opportunity.

#2 Andre Silva

The striker finished second on the Bundesliga top scorers' chart last term

Barcelona were heavily linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland just a few weeks ago. However, the Bundesliga giants later came out to declare that the striker wasn't for sale and that put an end to the speculation.

With the Blaugrana still in need of a proper number nine to count on for the future, it shouldn't be a surprise to see them still busy in the market. They may not need to go far in their search. Another gem awaits them in the Bundesliga. Eintracht Frankfurt striker Andre Silva is definitely a player they can bank on.

In fact, the Portuguese ranked higher than Haaland on the Bundesliga goalscoring chart last season. He finished the term with 28 league goals, one ahead of his counterpart, who completed the term with 27. Silva also set up five goals for his teammates during the term.

Playing alongside players like Messi and Dembele at Barcelona would surely skyrocket his numbers in front of goal. He definitely won't cost much. The Portuguese would indeed be a decent signing for the Catalan giants.

#1 Lautaro Martinez

The Argentine was very close to joining Barca last year

The Inter Milan forward was identified as a replacement for Atletico Madrid-bound Luis Suarez last year. But Barcelona somehow failed to secure the player's signature. Although the Blaugrana recently completed a swoop for 32-year-old Sergio Aguero, they still need to work on a long-term replacement. Lautaro Martinez would be a great option for several reasons.

To start with, the 23-year-old is a great admirer of Lionel Messi and Barcelona. Imagine the trio of Messi, Aguero and Martinez running riot in Barca's attack and the Argentina national team for the next two to three years. What an amazing prospect! It would surely melt the hearts of Cules across the globe.

Lautaro is a player that would suit the Blaugrana's style of play perfectly. He is technical, has a good sense of positioning, works hard without the ball and most importantly, has an eye for goal. He was highly influential as Inter Milan ran riot on their way to claiming the Serie A title last season. He bagged 19 goals and 11 assists for the Nerazzuri across all competitions during the campaign.

The Argentine should come cheaper right now after the whole fuss and buzz has died down. As per Transfermarkt, he is worth €80 million which could be brought down significantly during negotiations. It would be nice and pocket-friendly to have him as the marquee signing Joan Laporta is expected to make this summer.