Free agents Barcelona should target in the 2024 summer transfer window

An emphatic defeat in the Supercopa de Espana was symptomatic of Barcelona's demise in 2023/24.

At the start of 2023, Barca's impressive Supercopa triumph over Real Madrid depicted their stellar rise with Xavi Hernandez at the helm, with the blow they landed in Saudi Arabia proving significant as they waltzed to the La Liga title.

Madrid, however, have returned with a vengeance. The recent victory over their Clasico rivals to claim the first piece of silverware on offer this term manifested the distinct gap between the two sides. While Carlo Ancelotti's side are on the rise, Barca are sinking amid their title defence.

Injuries have undoubtedly played a role — although Madrid have been equally hit by key absences — but Barca's indifference this term has many suddenly questioning Xavi's long-term viability.

Should Barca's struggles continue up until the summer, an overhaul on various fronts, including playing personnel, could ensue. However, finances remain an issue for the Catalan club, so here are four impending free agents Barca should consider on a Bosman.

The 2022 World Cup winner has been almost ubiquitous at the base of Real Betis' midfield since joining from Club America in 2020.

However, the stable holding midfielder has entered the final year of his contract and his situation in Seville has been made more complicated after he broke his leg in December. Rodriguez had once again played a prominent role for Manuel Pellegrini's side in 2023/24, and should return to action before the season concludes.

Barcelona are said to boast an interest in the Argentine, and it'd be a surprise if they didn't make a move for the 29-year-old this summer if he doesn't extend his stay at Betis.

Oriol Romeu has struggled since joining