5 Premier League superstars FC Barcelona could sign this summer

Catalan giants FC Barcelona had a brilliant campaign during the 2017-18 season, winning both the La Liga title and the Copa Del Rey trophy.

Under the tutorship of Ernesto Valverde and the leadership of Lionel Messi, the Blaugrana shook off a slow start to the season and almost went unbeaten in the Spanish top flight.

Despite their incredible achievements at domestic level, Ernesto Valverde's men fell short in Europe, failing to reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League for a third consecutive year.

The focus has now shifted, with the Catalans looking forward to regaining their European dominance next term.

After appointing club legend Eric Abidal as their new sporting director, the Blaugrana have started working hard in the transfer market. It is reported that the club wants to recruit a number of world-class players into the squad ahead of the next campaign.

Here we take a look at 5 Premier League superstars who can improve the quality in the squad next season.

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#5 Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur)

The Blaugrana need an established

centre-back

Following Javier Mascherano's departure in the winter, Barcelona signed Colombian youngster Yerry Mina to serve as a backup option to the aging Gerard Pique.

However, the player has not really adapted to his new surroundings, making it a necessity for Barcelona to find an established defender to take up the role.

Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld is a perfect option the Blaugrana can pursue this summer. The defender has proved his quality in the Premier League, producing a lot of rock-solid performances for Spurs last term.

It was reported that the Belgian International also wants a move away from Wembley due to Spurs' wage cap policy. This makes him a realistic target for the Blaugrana as they plan ahead of next campaign.

#4 Anthony Martial (Manchester United)

Martial struggled for game time last term

Barcelona invested €105 million to bring Borussia Dortmund's Ousmane Dembele to the Camp Nou last summer. The attacker was signed as a replacement for the departed Neymar but failed to make a meaningful impact on the club due to several injury issues.

With the attacker's future in doubt amidst several speculations linking him away from Catalonia, the Blaugrana are currently looking at many options who could complement Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez up-front.

Manchester United superstar Anthony Martial is reportedly being tracked by the Spanish club following the player's lack of minutes at Old Trafford.

Despite his incredible talent, the attacker has found it very difficult to break into Jose Mourinho's starting eleven, this gives Barcelona an advantage in their pursuit of the Frenchman.

Martial would be a good acquisition for Barcelona. The Frenchman can be deployed up front, starting alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez or as a high-quality backup to the Uruguayan.

#3 Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)

The German is on Barcelona's radar

Barcelona have been busy with transfer business ever since Andres Iniesta departed the club last term. After serving the Blaugrana for 22 years, the Spaniard decided to put an end to his Barca career by joining Japanese club, Vissel Kobe in May.

Although Ernesto Valverde has the likes of Paulinho, Sergio Busquets, Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic to call upon, the manager reportedly wants to strengthen his midfield by signing Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan this summer.

The German is one of the elite midfielders in the Premier League at the moment. He has great vision, decent passing ability and moves intelligently like Andres Iniesta.

The Catalans will have a great deal if they succeed in signing the playmaker. However they would need to spend up to £50 million to lure the player away from the Etihad.

#2 Eden Hazard (Chelsea FC)

The playmaker will make the Blaugrana a fearsome attacking team once again

Following Antoine Griezmann's decision to remain at Atletico Madrid next term, Barcelona are currently in the transfer market looking for alternatives to the Frenchman.

With just a few attackers of Griezmann's caliber in the market, Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard could be the ultimate solution for Barcelona to finally fill the void that Neymar left behind in the team.

The Belgian has been a long-term target of the Catalan giants and a swap deal involving Ousmane Dembele was reportedly planned in January.

With Blaugrana in great need of a world-class attacker to complement Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez up front, their attention might turn to the playmaker once again when the World Cup ends in July.

Hazard is an incredible player with great qualities. His intelligence, dribbling skills and the ability to get past multiple opponents has earned him several comparisons with Lionel Messi. If Barcelona succeed in signing this player, their attack will be truly unstoppable.

#1 Christian Eriksen (Tottenham Hotspur)

Eriksen is Barca's prime target

It is not news anymore that Barcelona are considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur superstar Christian Eriksen.

The Catalans currently need to sign a world-class player as a replacement for the departed Andres Iniesta, and they have identified the Premier League ace as the perfect man to take up the role.

Eriksen is one of the finest midfielders in Europe at the moment, producing a lot of incredible performances for the London outfit. He bagged 10 goals and 11 assists in the Premier League last term.

Like many other top superstars, the Dane will also cost the Blaugrana a huge fee. In fact, it was reported that Barcelona would have to pay up to £79 million in order to convince the North London outfit to part ways with the player.

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