Barça have accelerated their 'exit operation' and seek to release Umtiti and Pjanic in order to lower the wage bill. The priority is to lower the salary bill to fit Messi, parting ways with players that Koeman does not want.
According to Cataluyna Ràdio, Mateu Alemany has presented a contract extension with more favourable terms for the club to Sergio Busquets' representative, as part of the club's attempt to reduce the wage bill for the coming fiscal year.
Premier League side Leeds United are close to signing Barcelona left back Junior Firpo, club sources have told reliable ESPN and SPORT.
As they prepare for Firpo's departure, Barça have enquired about Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso as a possible signing, having made an attempt to sign him in the winter transfer window.
Barça prepare for the departure of several players as the summer transfer advances
Iñaki Peña looking for a way out of Barça
According to sources from ESPN, FC Barcelona are interested in Aymeric Laporte, but Clement Lenglet would have to leave first to make room for the Manchester City defender.
Junior Firpo, according to many reports is on his way out of FC Barcelona and now, he seems to be heavily linked with AC Milan.
Brazilian right-back Emerson Royal, who was recently signed back from Betis by FC Barcelona, could be on his way to Inter Milan, as they look for a possible replacement for Achraf Hakimi.
FC Barcelona is set to begin talks with Ousmane Dembélé and his representatives regarding a contract renewal, according to Cataluyna Ràdio.
