Five players who could join Barcelona this summer

Tom Weber

• 2 Aug 2024 16:11 BST
• 4 min read

Barcelona won't have a lot of money to spend this summer, but they could still make some big signings.

The Blaugrana are set for a big summer overhaul following after Hansi Flick replaced Xavi in the dugout.

Given the club's still-dire financial situation, it is doubtful whether they can spend big on more than one signing in the upcoming transfer window.

However, as one of the largest football clubs in the world, the Catalans continue to be linked with some big names even if the chances of them actually getting signed are slim.

Here are five players who could join Barcelona this summer...

READ MORE: Barcelona wages - How much does each player earn?

Joao Cancelo (Man City)

Man City outcast Joao Cancelo spent the past season on loan at Barcelona and the Catalans are keen to make his move permanent. Due to economic difficulties, the Blaugrana could not include a purchase option in his loan, meaning that they have been forced to negotiate with City.

Their lack of funds and other priorities have so far made a move difficult, but Cancelo could play a major role in the talks. The Portuguese is keen to stay with Barcelona and if he were to push for a move, City may lower their price.

Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid)

From one loanee to another, Joao Felix is in the same boat as Cancelo. Barcelona are keen to make his loan from Atletico permanent and the Portuguese is desperate to stay, but everything will depend on the club's finances.

Felix is still Atleti's record signing and the capital club are keen to recoup a decent chunk of their original outlay of €127 million. At this stage, it seems that Barcelona's only option for keeping Felix in the future will be via another loan.

FootballTransfers reported recently that both Benfica and Aston Villa were keeping tabs on the 24-year-old this window.

Bernardo Silva (Man City)

Felix doesn't just want to stay at Barca, he also wants Bernardo Silva to join. His compatriot has been flirting with Barcelona for some time and could leave Man City in the summer. The problem? You guessed it, the money. Silva has a €60m release clause, meaning it will be tough for Barcelona to sign him.

Felix recently joked that he has convinced Silva to join, but it has been known for some time that the 29-year-old would love to play for Barcelona.

Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Barcelona's top target for most of the summer, signing Nico Williams is increasingly looking like a pipe dream. Despite getting assurances from LaLiga that they would get the green light to trigger the Spain star's €58m release clause, a move is unlikely to materialise.

Reports are increasingly suggesting that Williams has decided to remain in Bilbao, where he could even potentially sign a new contract. Barcelona will retain faint hope of landing him until his final decision is officially communicated, but it is telling that they are already working on different deals.

Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig)

And the deal they are presently focusing all of their attention on is the one that would see Dani Olmo return to Catalunya. The former La Masia graduate is keen on the move and personal terms have already been agreed.

It is expected that the Spaniard will make the move this summer, but so far negotiations with RB Leipzig have proven tough despite the Bundesliga side's willingness to grant the attacking midfielder his wish.

Olmo had a €60m release clause that expired in July and Leipzig want a similar fee. Barcelona's opening offer for the 26-year-old was rejected.