Barcelona Adjusts Transfer Targets Amid Budget Strains

Barcelona are exploring summer transfers to strengthen their squad, focusing on low-cost targets like Manchester United winger Antony, who has impressed on loan at Real Betis. The club is also considering Marcus Rashford, who has offered himself and is willing to reduce his wages, though competition for Rafael Leao now includes both Chelsea and Arsenal. Pursuits of Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller and Porto's Samu Aghehowa are complicated by high release clauses and budget constraints. Internal squad changes include the expected departure of Pau Victor due to limited opportunities and veteran goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny's decision on a contract extension influenced by family reasons. Financial limitations continue to shape Barcelona's transfer strategy, requiring player offloads to balance potential incomings. The summer window is set to be pivotal as Barcelona juggle squad needs and strict budgetary controls.