A decline of one of the best domestic teams from the last decade is sure to hit the club hard and will thus do everything in their power to remedy the situation. For Barcelona, their reign has come to an end in Europe and in Spain as they simply haven’t been the force they were under Pep Guardiola.
Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, David Villa, Carlos Puyol, Eric Abidal, Victor Valdes, etc… The end of an era is nigh and an squad overhaul in the summer is expected in Spain.
This overhaul is set to put a lot of clubs in Europe under pressure and fear as Luis Enrique looks to build a new dynasty at Barcelona.
The Daily Mail have suggested that big names could be on the way out of the club, but they’re set to be replaced by other big names. One name that has been linked is David Luiz. However, there have been rumours in the past that Barcelona are also keeping tabs on Oscar, Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta.
While the benefits of this squad overhaul exist, as Barcelona could offload some great players, the consequences are also well established.
What if the Spanish giants sold Alexis Sanchez and needed a new winger to complete their three-pronged attack? Could Eden Hazard be on the radar? You can almost guarantee it. Perhaps with Dani Alves set to join Paris Saint Germain, Barca will be looking at right back replacements. Cesar Azpilicueta has shone this season so interest could be established here.
David Luiz is a name that has definitely been thrown into the hat of players that Barcelona could sign which should be worrying for Jose Mourinho as the Brazilian, despite his erratic nature, is still a very good player. The extremely versatile, modern player that has adjusted well to the British game. However, if he’s a player that Enrique wants, then it will be difficult keeping the 27-year-old at the club.