Barcelona transfer targets summer 2026: Another Messi eyed

Despite yet more financial turmoil, Barcelona transfer targets are still being drawn up to strengthen Hansi Flick's squad in the summer transfer window.

The well-known financial problems of Barcelona have meant that the club have a limited budget to work with – without major sales, they may look to be targeting players with expiring contracts and other such market opportunities, as they have done in recent years.

However, they have also shown that they can splash some cash with the signing of Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for a reported £70m, and they have been linked with a number of other high-profile names that we have outlined below.

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 whatever it takes to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina international striker Julian Alvarez at some point in the future.

With Robert Lewandowski being close to leaving, Barca will have to find a suitable replacement and Alvarez is reportedly one of their main targets when it comes to this 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 and Paris Saint-Germain's interest in Rayane Messi is growing. However, Chelsea could accelerate plans to sign the Strasbourg winger, who has spent this season on loan at Neom.

Lennart Kahl (Bayern Munich)

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

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.