5 Barcelona players to sign instead of Messi

Barcelona have tried their best to bring Lionel Messi back to the Camp Nou, but this transfer has not been able to pull off. The Argentinean was tired of waiting for the leadership of the Catalan club to solve problems with the budget and accepted the offer of the MLS club Inter Miami, in which he will spend the next season. But Barcelona should not be upset – with the money that they planned to spend on Messi’s salary, you can invite several talented players.

Valentin “Tati” Castellanos (Girona)

If Messi left for the MLS, then Barcelona could buy instead a player who until recently was the main star of the American Soccer League – the Argentine striker of Girona Tati Castellanos.

The Argentinean belongs to the New York City club and played for Girona on loan – both clubs are part of the Man City football pyramid, which has spread its networks around the world and Castellanos was transferred to Girona to present it to European football. Man City are watching the progress of the player and can take him for themselves if Pep Guardiola so desires. But Barcelona could be of interest to the player himself, who has done well in La Liga and probably wants to stay in the Spanish championship.

Bernardo Silva (Man City)

Barcelona have been courting Man City’s Portuguese winger Bernardo Silva for a long time and he hinted ahead of the Champions League final that the game against Inter would be his last in the Blue City jersey. Bernardo has long wanted to change the championship, and Pep Guardiola does not like to keep players who are unhappy in his team. Therefore, there is a high probability that Silva will be available for transfer.

The leader in the race for the winger is Paris Saint-Germain. Bernardo Silva’s fellow Monaco player Killian Mbappé plays there, who has been asking for the Portuguese for several seasons, with whom he had a great rapport in Monaco. But Barcelona are also interested in Bernardo Silva and have a chance to sign the Portuguese if they manage to find 50-60 million euros for his transfer.

In the Mostbet India bookmaker, you can bet not only on the results of football matches, but also on transfers, including on the next club of Bernardo Silva. PSG are considered favorites to sign the Portuguese, but second on the list is Barcelona.

Gabi Veiga (Celta)

Celta’s right midfielder Gabi Veiga is just asking for Barcelona – in the last round of Examples, he scored a double against the Catalan club, which secured Celta from relegation and helped them beat the champion.

The 21-year-old midfielder had a great season, scoring 11 goals and being the best in Celta. He is young, ambitious and ready to progress, so it would be right for someone from big clubs to pick him up now. Barcelona need fresh blood in midfield, so this player is worth a closer look.

Martin Subimendi (Real Sociedad)

Martin Subimendi is the leader of the club from San Sebastian, who finished the season in the Champions League zone. Subimendi has been one of the best in Real Madrid and is seen as the perfect replacement for Sergio Busquets. But – it will cost Barcelona a lot if you still manage to get this player.

The fact is that Subimendi is also interesting to several English clubs – in particular, Liverpool, and it will not be easy for Barcelona to compete with teams from the Premier League with its financial difficulties. But now that the budget for Messi is free, Barcelona at least has a chance to find money for this player.

Ruben Neves (Wolves)

If you can’t get Subimendi, there is a simpler and cheaper option, but also good enough to replace Busquets. Wolverhampton’s Portuguese defender Ruben Neves is ready to leave the West Midlands in search of a new challenge and Barcelona are watching him – Neves’ Wolves contract is expiring and he won’t be a big deal in terms of transfer value, but the Portuguese will ask for a hefty salary as his agent – Jorge Mendes, and Neves himself understands that the next contract in his career should be the most money.

In addition to Barcelona, Neves is also interested in Manchester United and Chelsea, but everywhere it passes as an alternative option to strengthen the support zone if it fails to get the main goals. If Barcelona makes the Portuguese a priority, he will most likely reciprocate immediately. In terms of his style of play, Neves suits La Liga more than the Premier League, where he lacks a bit of speed. In addition, he languished a little in Wolverhampton, which does not set high goals, and returning to the Champions League will benefit the player, will become a new motivation for him.