Sources: Barcelona in the race for Liverpool defender set to become a free agent this summer | OneFootball

Keeping in view the current composition of their squad, the defense is one of the areas of this FC Barcelona team where several changes can take place in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The Blaugranes currently have a surplus of players for the center of the defense, with the likes of Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, and Eric Garcia all competing for the two center-back spots, while Andreas Christensen is also expected to return from his injury in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, the Catalans are also being very closely linked with the Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, whose contract is expiring this summer, and with whom Deco has reportedly already held a meeting.

But there could be another addition for this position in the Barcelona squad, as Fichajes reports that the Catalans are among the clubs competing to sign Liverpool’s star defender, Virgil van Dijk, who could leave for free at the end of the season.

The Dutchman’s contract with the Merseyside club is ending this summer, and the negotiations for his renewal have not gone exactly as the two parties would have hoped. Thus, he is emerging as one of the most promising names for the upcoming summer transfer window, with several clubs interested.

Given their financial difficulties, signing Virgil van Dijk won’t be easy for Barcelona. However, the Blaugranes may need to make squad adjustments to accommodate the Dutch defender, with one potential move being the departure of Ronald Araujo.

Despite being a key figure for FC Barcelona in recent years, Ronald Araújo’s future remains uncertain even after his recent contract renewal. It remains to be seen whether he stays at the club or decides to leave, and how the Blaugranes ultimately reinforce their squad with both Tah and Virgil Van Dijk emerging as potential market opportunities.