4 superstars who would make Barcelona's midfield unmatchable

Despite a slow start to the season, Catalan giants FC Barcelona had a great campaign last term. The Blaugrana shook off their early struggles and almost went unbeaten in the Spanish top flight, going 36 straight matches without tasting defeat.

They won both the La Liga title and the Copa Del trophy and were on course to claim a record third treble when they fell short in Europe, suffering a humiliating defeat against Roma in the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League.

Regardless of their achievements, the Catalans still had lapses during the campaign as they depended heavily on the brilliance of Lionel Messi. One area that failed to meet up with the expectations last season is their midfield.

Unlike in recent years, Barcelona's midfield has not been very brilliant, putting a heavy burden on Lionel Messi who now drops deeper in order to organize team play and launch attacks.

To make things worse, club legend, Andres Iniesta also departed the Camp Nou, giving the Blaugrana a big work to do in the market before the next campaign.

With the transfer window open once again, we take a look at 4 superstars who could make Barcelona unbeatable in the middle of the pitch.

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#4 N'Golo Kante

The Chelsea superstar has attracted interest from the Blaugrana

With Sergio Busquets almost at 30, now is the perfect time for Barcelona to find another defensive midfielder. Reports have emerged linking the Blaugrana with a swoop for former Leicester City ace and PFA Player Of The Year winner, N'Golo Kante.

In a generation where attackers are taking the priority, Kante still managed to secure a reputation for himself with his incredible exploits.

The French International had his breakthrough during the 2015-16 campaign, guiding The Foxes to claim the Premier League title before securing a move to Chelsea in the summer of 2016.

At Chelsea, Kante has reportedly attracted the interest of Barcelona, with his amazing performances in the Premier League. In fact, the Frenchman could be the solution to Barca's midfield problems, with his incredible work rate, physicality, passing accuracy, and versatility.

#3 Marco Verratti

PSG may be forced to part ways with Verratti this summer

Barcelona almost lured Marco Verratti from Paris Saint Germain last summer. But things went the other way as Brazilian winger Neymar Junior left the Camp Nou to sign a world-record deal with the Parisians instead.

However, the fact that the Ligue 1 outfit still have financial fair play rules (FFP) to comply with this summer opens up the opportunity for the Catalans to complete a deal for the Italian maestro.

Verratti has been on Barcelona's radar for a long time, with club legend, Xavi Hernandez recommending his acquisition multiple times. In fact, the Blaugrana will complete a great deal if they manage to lure the Italian playmaker to the Camp Nou this summer.

The Paris Saint Germain superstar is one of the finest midfielders on the planet at the moment, with his amazing abilities earning him constant comparisons with Barcelona legend Xavi.

His decent passing, incredible vision and creativity make him the perfect player to take the Blaugrana midfield to the next level.

#2 Thiago Alcantara

A return home makes sense for the Spaniard at the moment

Barcelona's best solution to their midfield crisis could finally come from their own famous academy, La Masia. In a world where big-money signings are failing to adapt to their new clubs, it would be a wise decision for the Blaugrana to consider signing one of their own products - Thiago Alcantara.

Alcantara was one of the most talented youngsters in the world when he graduated from La Masia and made it into Barcelona's first team in 2009. However, he spent only 4 years at the Camp Nou before joining Pep Guardiola in securing a move to Bayern Munich in 2013.

In the Bundesliga, the Spaniard established himself as one of the finest midfielders in Europe, putting up excellent displays for the Bavarians and earning recognition across the continent. After spending 5 years, Thiago's days in Germany seem numbered, with the player recently hinting at a return to his homeland.

Barcelona are also monitoring his situation, with a deal worth £70 million reportedly being planned by the Catalans.

Thiago wouldn't have adaptation problems due to his vast knowledge and understanding of the tiki-taka system. Besides, his relationship with the likes of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Gerard Pique could be of great advantage to the Blaugrana.

#1 Christian Eriksen

Eriksen could be Barca's best option

Barcelona might not find a better midfielder in the transfer market this summer if they fail to sign Tottenham Hotspur superstar Christian Eriksen.

Whether it is to introduce a new dimension into the midfield or to serve as a decent replacement to the departed Andres Iniesta, the playmaker has all it takes to succeed at the Camp Nou.

Eriksen has been making waves in the Premier League for the past few years, earning a reputation for his incredible displays for the North London outfit.

He is one of the finest midfielders in Europe at the moment, with his incredible passing, creativity, vision and the ability to control the game from the middle of the pitch.

Eriksen also impresses when given offensive roles, creating clear cut chances and tormenting opposition defenses with his thunderous long range efforts. Barcelona need to go all out to sign this man.