Barcelona transfer targets summer 2026: Another Messi eyed

Despite their ongoing financial problems, Barcelona transfer targets are still being identified as the Catalan giants look to strengthen Hansi Flick's squad during the summer transfer window.

Barcelona continue to operate with financial restrictions, meaning the club may once again focus on players with expiring contracts and other opportunities in the market, as they have done in recent years.

However, the Catalan giants have shown a willingness to spend when the right opportunity arises, with Anthony Gordon joining from Newcastle United for a reported £70m, while they have also been linked with a number of other high-profile names, including another player who has been compared with Lionel Messi.

Barcelona transfer targets summer 2026

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)

According to Spanish news outlet El Nacional, Inter and Italy international central defender Alessandro Bastoni is Barcelona's “dream” transfer target for the centre-back position.

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

According to Spanish news outlet El Nacional, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has vowed to do everything possible to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez at some point in the future.

With Robert Lewandowski departing, Barcelona will need to identify a long-term replacement, with Alvarez reportedly among their leading targets to fill the centre-forward position.

Evan Ndicka (Roma)

Transfer expert Nicolo Schira claims Barcelona, Manchester United and Tottenham are monitoring Evan Ndicka's situation at Roma.

Rayane Messi (Strasbourg)

TEAMtalk report that Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are increasingly interested in Strasbourg winger Rayane Messi, whose surname is certainly eye-catching given his famous namesake.

The 19-year-old, who has spent this season on loan at Neom, could see Chelsea accelerate their plans to sign him as the competition for his signature grows.

Lennart Karl (Bayern Munich)

Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo report Barcelona scouts are monitoring Bayern Munich talent Lennart Karl.

Kees Smit (AZ Alkmaar)

They also report Barca scouts are monitoring AZ Alkmaar starlet Kees Smit.

Rodrigo Mora (Porto)

Rodrigo Mora of Porto is also among the names being monitored.

Lewis Miley (Newcastle United)

Barcelona scouts are also thought to be monitoring Newcastle United's Lewis Miley.

Ibrahim Maza (Bayer Leverkusen)

Barca's scouts are also monitoring Ibrahim Maza of Bayer Leverkusen.

Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao)

Spanish outlet Sport report Barcelona have identified Aymeric Laporte as a key target to strengthen their defence. They are looking for an experienced centre-back similar to to support Pau Cubarsi.

However, Barca would need to sell a defender before making room for a new arrival, but nobody currently wants to leave.

Cristian Romero (Tottenham)

Sport also report Cristian Romero is another key target Barcelona have identified to strengthen their defence.

Joao Cancelo (Al Hilal)

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports Barcelona are confident of signing Joao Cancelo permanently, after his loan spell from Al Hilal last season.