Barcelona ‘ready to axe SIX first-team stars including ex-Chelsea ace Marcos Alonso and club legend

BARCELONA are already going to be without manager Xavi at the start of next season.

And it seems that there could be a mass exodus of players too with the club reportedly looking to shift on six stars in the summer.

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Marcos Alonso looks to be on his way out of Barcelona this summer[/caption]

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Sergi Roberto could face a similar fate[/caption]

According to Spanish outlet SPORT, Barcelona are planning a “new project” which will mean a new gaffer and five or six departures from the club.

Former Chelsea star Marcos Alonso is one of those who is expected to head for the exit doors as his contract is set to expire at the end of the season.

While La Masia graduate Sergi Roberto is likely to see his 18-year spell at the Catalan club come to an end too with his contract also up in the summer.

Barca are also hoping to raise funds by selling some other players amid their financial struggles in recent times.

Oriol Romeu is one name who could be shifted on with Xavi the driving force for his arrival at the club this summer.

While Ex-Leeds United star Raphinha is another name that could pull in some money for the cash-strapped outfit.

Raphinha arrived at Barcelona in 2022 for around £55m and could fetch a similar fee if he is sold at the end of the season.

The Brazilian has managed 14 goals and 19 assists in his 70 appearances since swapping West Yorkshire for Spain.

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Barca will reportedly also look at at their back-line as a way of raising funds with five centre-backs currently on the payroll.

Ronald Araujo, Andreas Christensen and Jules Kounde have all been named as potential casualties of the new-look rebuild in Catalonia.

Barcelona currently sit third in La Liga and are eight points off league leaders Real Madrid.

They now face an uphill battle to return to their best with the knowledge that a new boss will be in charge at the start of next season.

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Ronald Araujo is one player who could be sold with Bayern Munich reportedly interested[/caption]

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Raphinha could also be up for grabs[/caption]