Barça want to strengthen with the signing of two top players in summer

The second revolution of the squad has arrived. Barcelona are preparing to give the team a new turn of the screw with the aim of being able to compete with maximum guarantees in European competitions. The heavy defeat against Madrid reinforces the theory of Xavi and the club's sporting department, who are calling for the arrival of at least two world-class stars who will be undisputed in the team. The club's challenge will be to find the formula to bring them in with the salary limit exceeded, although there is the absolute conviction that it will be possible. On the radar are Lionel Messi and Bernardo Silva, whose futures are still up in the air.

The analysis leaves the coaching staff and the sporting management in no doubt: the team has grown exponentially with the performance of the youngsters, but there is a lack of world-class players for top European matches or head-to-head duels with Real Madrid in domestic competitions. It is no longer a question of depth but of signing players capable of performing in high-pressure duels and who can support the youngsters and Lewandowski, who has been left as the team's only attacking leader.

Barça are already working on a future viability plan to convince LaLiga that it is possible to make the team's wage bill sustainable without making losses. Mateu Alemany has been negotiating with LaLiga for some time with clear actions to improve revenues, reduce salaries and also sell some players. It is very likely that Barça's plan will not manage to reduce the entire surplus wage bill in one season, but it should be able to do so in two seasons. If this plan is approved, the Blaugrana will be able to access the market to try to bring in these two stars who should give the team more depth.

Xavi's idea is to find solutions and, above all, to find players with world-class talent who can make a difference in Europe. And to do so in the best possible economic conditions. Not everything will be possible, but they will try. The club has acknowledged that it is holding open talks with Messi to try to bring him back and the future of Bernardo Silva is very much on the radar. They are going to try to bring in at least one of the two, as their experience and talent would be invaluable in helping the team to grow.

At Barça, there is absolute silence about these moves. In the case of Messi, it is hoped that he will eventually break with PSG to begin to act firmly and with Bernardo Silva, the club already has on the table the valuation of his transfer and the fee that the player would like to receive if he joins the Camp Nou, which would be absolutely acceptable within the Blaugrana salary scale. From there, Barça would also need to shore up the defence, the midfield if Busquets leaves and try to bring in reinforcements in attack.

The fact is that Barça are very concerned about the lack of offensive performance in key games of the season. Lewandowski has been poorly supported by the other attacking players and the team has missed Aubameyang's goals. The Chelsea striker and Vitor Roque are on the radar, while Xavi would also welcome the addition of a winger if there is an opportunity. Abde will be back and there are world-class wingers available to come in on loan if the club has the wage margin. Negotiations are ongoing and advanced in all cases.

In order to fulfill the dream in terms of signings, the month of May will be key, in which the Catalan club could already have total clarity about the position of LaLiga on its future viability plan. There will be traumatic departures for sure, but it is the only way to reinforce the team with guarantees to play in the Champions League next season.