BARCELONA are reportedly planning for a brutal transfer clearout, with Robert Lewandowski among those available.
The reigning La Liga champions are bracing for next season with Xavi in charge after the club legend performed a U-turn to stay.
But according to The Athletic, there will be some changes around the Nou Camp.
It is claimed Barca are looking to make big sales in the summer with Lewandowski no longer considered “untouchable”.
Instead, only Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Gavi are seen to have that status.
Lewandowski joined from Bayern Munich in 2022 for £42.5million and has since won one league title in Spain.
And despite form this season remaining consistent, with 23 goals in all competitions, his time at the Nou Camp remains in question.
The Pole, 35, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia or MLS in America.
But it is believed the former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich forward wants at least another year with Barca.
Manager Xavi – who has favoured winger Ferran Torres up front at times this season – was probed on his No9’s future.
By Ken Lawrence
ERIK TEN HAG insists he is still the right man to take Manchester United forward.
The Dutchman believes he can recapture their former glories, despite escaping for the second time in a row what could have been humiliation by Liverpool at the weekend.
And teen Willy Kambwala revealed his “passion” is to become a rock at the heart of United’s defence after making just his second start of the season against their bitter rivals.
United trailed 1-0 at half-time on Sunday but fought back to take a 2-1 lead before Mo Salah’s 84th-minute equaliser from the penalty spot.
Ten Hag was pleased with the second-half performance, declaring it “another signal and message for the future,” before adding, “the team and squad have high potential.”
Yet the Old Trafford chief sounds more and more like he has his finger stuck in a leaky dyke and does not think it is going to hold.
Comeback or not, United still threw away a lead for the third time in eight days following their 4-3 defeat to Chelsea and 1-1 draw with Brentford — both deep into injury time.
And his body language suggests he expects to be crossing it to go back to Holland with his P45 this summer
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And he said: “I am not going to speak about anyone’s future as I don’t think it’s helpful for us. I am happy with Robert.
“The work he does for the team is extraordinary, an outstanding footballer and an example for the dressing room on the way he conducts himself.
“That’s why he scored a hat-trick. I am delighted for him.”
