One of the hottest topics inside FC Barcelona’s boardroom lately has been the club’s ongoing efforts to trim the squad. Following a season that exposed the need for structural changes, Barcelona is now fully committed to offloading players who no longer fit into its long-term plans—a move driven by both financial and tactical priorities.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, forward Munir El Haddadi is on the verge of reaching an agreement with Italian side Roma. Despite receiving several offers from other clubs, Munir has reportedly set his sights solely on joining Roma. However, Barcelona remains unsatisfied with the Italian club’s current bid and suspects that Munir may have already agreed to personal terms, which explains why Roma is stalling in hopes of forcing a lower transfer fee.
Last season, Munir was loaned out to Valencia, who chose not to activate the buyout clause. Barcelona also excluded him from their future plans and listed him on the transfer market with a €15 million price tag. While Zenit Saint Petersburg offered to pay more, Munir rejected the move to Russia. A few La Liga clubs showed interest, but none could meet Barcelona’s valuation. With Roma being Munir’s preferred destination, pressure from the player could eventually push Barcelona into accepting a lower bid.
This player exodus is part of a broader “squad cleansing” campaign that Barcelona initiated after the end of last season. The goals are twofold: generate funds for new signings and streamline the team for tactical coherence. Manager Ernesto Valverde has reportedly set a clear vision—he wants a lean squad of just 22 players, including three goalkeepers and 19 outfield players.
Until recently, the process had been sluggish. Only three players had left: backup goalkeeper Jordi Masip, defender Jérémy Mathieu, and star forward Neymar, whose contract was bought out by Paris Saint-Germain in a dramatic transfer. Now, however, more exits appear to be on the horizon.
Arda Turan, who did not play a single minute in the recent Joan Gamper Trophy match, is reportedly close to joining Turkish club Galatasaray. Negotiations are said to be in the final stages, with Turan’s agent already meeting with Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek. The player is eager to return to his home league, and although Barcelona prefers a permanent sale, Galatasaray is only interested in a loan deal. Turan is pushing the club to accept this proposal, hoping for more playing time in the upcoming season.
Barcelona’s rebuilding process highlights a challenge familiar to many professional sports teams: balancing talent, financial sustainability, and long-term vision. This strategic overhaul mirrors similar approaches seen in BD Cricket, where team composition and player rotation are often vital to staying competitive. BD Cricket teams also know that timing and negotiation play a critical role in securing key transfers and maintaining balance throughout the season.
As Barcelona continues to reshape its roster and look toward future success, the parallels with BD Cricket’s evolution are clear—both sports demand smart planning, player development, and an unwavering focus on performance.