Three free agents Barcelona should consider signing in the summer

As Barcelona look ahead to the summer transfer window, planning is already centred around realism rather than luxury.

Financial limits remain tight, and that means free agents will once again be a key pillar of squad building.

For a coach like Hansi Flick, who values intensity, structure and tactical clarity, the right profile matters far more than the transfer fee.

Barcelona need players who can deliver immediately, understand positional discipline and raise the competitive level inside the squad.

With that in mind, here are three free agents Barcelona should genuinely consider if the market allows it.

Dusan Vlahovic: A true number nine for Flick’s system
Barcelona’s lack of a dominant striker has been one of the biggest sporting gaps the team will face once Robert Lewandowski departs. And Vlahovic would instantly address that issue.

He is physical, aggressive and direct, offering something very different from the profiles Barça currently rely on.

Vlahovic thrives inside the penalty area. He attacks crosses, occupies centre-backs and finishes chances with minimal touches.

Under Flick, who prefers vertical football and quick attacking sequences, the Serbian forward would give Barcelona a clear focal point.

His movement would open space for wide players and attacking midfielders, something Barça have often struggled to create.

Equally important is his work rate. Vlahovic presses defenders, competes in duels and does not shy away from physical battles.

Flick demands intensity without the ball, and Vlahovic fits that requirement naturally.

As a free agent, he would represent a rare opportunity to solve Barcelona’s striker problem without a massive upfront cost.