Barcelona need ‘significant sales’ to be able to buy this summer with two players on the ‘exit ramp’

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Barcelona needs to make significant player sales to fund summer transfers, with Marc Casado and Ferran Torres reportedly on the exit ramp. The club's financial issues persist, impacting their ability to spend despite interest in players like Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez.

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Barcelona needs significant player sales to fund summer transfers
Marc Casado and Ferran Torres are on the exit ramp
Ongoing financial issues impact Barcelona's spending ability
Interest in players like Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez
Club has not yet returned to the 1:1 financial rule

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Barcelona's newly re-elected president Joan Laporta arrives to watches a training session on the eve of their UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match against Newcastle United at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi, near Barcelona, on March 17, 2026. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images Barcelona continue to be linked with big-money moves for Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez this summer, with reports claiming the Catalans are working on a transfer worth €80-90 million. However, the club’s ongoing financial problem remain an issue and the Catalans are yet to return to the 1:1 rule. La Liga president Javier Tebas has said the club are “on the right track” but it’s not known yet if they will get there before the summer. According to Diari Ara, the club’s current situation means that Barcelona will need “significant sales” if they are to spend big this summer. The report points out how playing extra games at Montjuic and the Estadi Johan Cruyff earlier this season hurt income, while the club are still awaiting funds from the sale of VIP seats. Barcelona are therefore said to be willing to listen to offer to most of their players apart from vital stars such as , , Pau Cubarsi and . Two players are said to be on the “exit ramp” and they are and . Casado has struggled for minutes in the current campaign and has been linked with a move to throughout this season. Ferran, meanwhile, is in a delicate situation at Barcelona. He’s out of contract in 2027 and a renewal has not yet been offered. He’s said many times in the past he has no intention of leaving but surely won’t want to see him walk away on a free transfer next summer.

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What financial challenges is Barcelona facing ahead of summer transfers?

Barcelona is struggling with ongoing financial problems and has not yet returned to the 1:1 financial rule, necessitating significant player sales to fund new signings.

Which players are likely to leave Barcelona this summer?

Marc Casado and Ferran Torres are reportedly on the exit ramp, with Casado linked to a move to Saudi Arabia and Torres facing uncertainty over his contract renewal.

How much is Barcelona looking to spend on new players this summer?

Barcelona is reportedly working on a transfer budget of €80-90 million for potential signings like Alessandro Bastoni and Julian Alvarez.

Barcelona need ‘significant sales’ to be able to buy this summer with two players on the ‘exit ramp’

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