It’s the dawn of a new era in Barcelona with the arrival of Xavi Hernandez. The club is in a tough spot right now both in La Liga andthe Champions League, where they are at risk of finishing third and therefore dropto the Europa League.
Following many years of making bad decisions, there’s a lot of work to do at Camp Nou to turn things around. In order to get back to the top, a strong squad is a must – but with no funds, it’s hard to build a competitive roster.
Targeting free agents has become an option, whileBarca also keep an eye on players who lack playing time. That’s why they were interested in Raheem Sterling. However, asManchester City askfor a lot of money, El Blaugrana may rule out that option to focus on two Chelsea outcasts instead.
Barcelona reportedly target two Chelsea players as alternatives to Sterling
Barcelona have been linked with the English winger in the summer but a deal failed to materialize. Although the Spanish giants would still welcome the former Liverpool star, they can’t afford City’s demands as the English side also looks unwilling to let him leave.
Therefore, Los Cules would look for another option. According to ESPN, Barcelona have set their sights on Chelsea’sHakim Ziyech and Timo Werner, who have dropped in Thomas Tuchel‘s pecking order.
Timo Werner is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona. (Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
As theydon’t feature regularly, Barca would try to persuade the pairby offering the playing minutes theylack at Stamford Bridge. The only way they could arrive at Camp Nou, however, would bea loan deal with an option to buy, considering Barca’s tight budget.
Hakim Ziyech has been linked with a move away of Chelsea and Barcelona could be interested. (Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)
But Chelsea will unlikely get rid of Werner or Ziyechif it’s not for a great offer. In the summer of 2020, they bagged nearly €100m for both of them, whostill have room in the squad, although their appearances have been limited this term.
