5 Serie A stars who would make Barcelona a better team

#3 Mauro Icardi (Inter Milan)

A fan-favourite at the San Siro, the Inter man is a La Masia graduate and another potential replacement for the ageing Luis Suarez. Icardi's recent heroics in the Milan derby have made the Argentine's abilities even more famous globally.

Icardi is an Argentine forward who could possibly link up with fellow countryman Leo Messi at the Nou Camp. Icardi is known for his threat in front of the goal and would be a vital addition to the Barcelona strike force if the board decides to go for him.

The forward could prove to be a vital element for the Leo Messi-led Argentine national team in Russia next year, as the Albiceleste enter the global sporting event following a heroic performance by the Barcelona man.

Icardi's connection with Barcelona's roots and style of play owing to his days at the fabled La Masia academy can make him an easy fit for the squad.

The La Masia has been traditionally known for producing world-class talents including the likes of Leo Messi, Andres Iniesta, and Gerard Pique and Mauro Icardi would be certain to grasp onto an opportunity provided by one of the world's biggest clubs to make his mark on a greater scale.

The Argentine sensation is only 24-year-old and already a favourite in the eyes of Barcelona fans to make a return to his boyhood club and add a spark to Valverde's squad.