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Barcelona currently has eight Spaniards in its squad. Victor Valdes, Xavi, and Carles Puyol are three Spanish legends that have graced the fields of the Camp Nou in the recent past and the quartet of Andres Iniesta, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets are still doing the business for Barca and the Spanish national team.
The pinnacle of the club's 'made in Catalunya' philosophy was in December 2012 when the late Tito Vilanova was the coach and a good number of Spanish players played for the club.
When Dani Alves picked up an injury in Barcelona's 4-0 victory over Levante, he had to be replaced with Martin Montoya. It was then that the 'full house' moment came.
Catalans Pique, Puyol, and Alba were all in defence in front of goalkeeper Valdes. Cesc Fabregas, Busquets, Xavi and Iniesta completed midfield quartet with Pedro and Lionel Messi in the attack.
Since then, as time has moved on, this is something the Blaugrana have struggled to match and is something they should adopt once again.
Here's five Spaniards the team led by manager Ernesto Valverde could target next season:
#5 Ferran Torres (Valencia)
The 18-year-old has previously attracted interest from a number of suitors including Real Madrid and Barcelona. He made his Valencia debut last year in a 4-1 victory over Real Zaragoza in the Cope del Rey and was a late substitute in the 2-1 defeat to Eibar in a La Liga last December.
Having recently signed a new deal with the club back in January, his release clause has increased to €25 million, having broken into the first-team this season. Despite his new deal, it certainly shouldn't put off the Catalan giants.
Barcelona is short in the wide positions and should a deal to bring Ajax sensation Justin Kluivert to the Camp Nou not materialize, Valverde may turn his attention to the Spain under-19 international.
#4 Alvaro Odriozola (Real Sociedad)
Barcelona signed Nelson Semedo from Benfica last summer, so making a move for another right-back seemed unlikely and doesn't make sense initially.
However, Valverde has preferred Sergi Roberto over the 23-year-old. Signing the impressive Odriozola, 22, would be a wise move by the club and he would compete with Semedo for a starting position.
Aleix Vidal, who was seen as the long-term replacement for Dani Alves, looked set to depart the club last summer having failed to live up to the expectations but is expected to move on once again, prompting a move for another right-back when the window re-opens.
Manchester United have previously shown an interest in bringing the Spain international to Old Trafford, but he would be a perfect addition to the Camp Nou as Lionel Messi has allegedly suggested.
#3 Toni Lato (Valencia)
Having emerged as an important figure amongst the first-team this season, the 20-year-old has made 18 appearances this season whilst contributing to two assists.
He is the latest young player to emerge from Valencia’s full-back factory, which has produced Jordi Alba, Juan Bernat and Jose Gaya in recent years.
The pacy Lato is seen as the heir to Alba in the future due to the fact he is defensively solid, intelligent and an effective team player.
The left-sided player should be entering his peak years by the time Alba is ready to leave the Camp Nou and would have no problems replacing the current club stalwart.
Jurgen Klopp has previously targeted a move for the youngster and is remains to be seen whether the Reds will turn his attention to Lato once again in the summer transfer window, as he seeks a replacement for the unconvincing Alberto Moreno.
#2 Saul Niguez (Atletico Madrid)
The young midfielder, 23, would be a perfect addition to Ernesto Valverde's squad having proven he has what it takes following a fine campaign so far for Los Rojiblancos.
Niguez was previously subject to interest of Manchester United which were keen to secure his services previously, with Jose Mourinho said to be a keen admirer.
Be it in a defensive midfielder position, as a winger or even as a playmaker, he has played in a variety of positions for Atletico this season and has been very effective, becoming a force for Diego Simeone's side.
The Blaugrana should look no further when they seek a ready-made replacement for the 33-year-old Andres Iniesta. It is still unknown where he would want to play his football in the future, but Barcelona may have to cough up a staggering €70 million to secure his signature.
#1 Carlos Soler (Valencia)
Barcelona could look to raid Valencia again, and this time for their midfield maestro Soler. At just 20, he could be the answer to Iniesta as the Catalan giants source a new replacement for one of their club legends.
He was fielded as a striker when in the Valencia youth-setup but was quickly withdrawn into an attacking midfield role by his coaches. His nature is to receive the ball and drive into the heart of the opposition.
Soler prefers his role as an attacking midfielder, as this allows him plenty of opportunities to bring the ball forward and fashion chances for his teammates, something which Iniesta likes to do currently.
Manchester United have previously been linked the midfielder, so it could mean that the Barca board would have to act fast if they are to successful in landing the Spanish under-21 international.
However, he will not come cheap as the Catalans will have to meet his €80 million release clause.
