Xavi ‘wants Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha’ to join Ansu Fati in his bold ‘new attacking trident’… with the Barcelona boss eager to take fight to LaLiga champions Real Madrid next season
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is plotting a number of signings this summerHe reportedly wants Leeds’ Raphinha as well as striker Robert LewandowskiMundo Deportivo detail those two will join Ansu Fati in a ‘new attacking trident’
Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski and Leeds United’s Raphinha have reportedly been targeted by boss Xavi to help form a bold new attack at the Nou Camp.
Real Madrid, Barcelona’s biggest rivals, eased to a LaLiga title this season and Xavi knows a crucial summer lies ahead to help close the gap.
A big part of that will be adding more goals and quality to the front line and Mundo Deportivo report that Xavi is targeting a ‘new trident’ of Lewandowski, Raphinha and Ansu Fati, who is already at the club.
Mundo Deportivo have detailed Barcelona’s plan for a new attacking trident, including Ansu Fati (left), Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski (middle) and Leeds’ Raphinha (right)
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez wants to add more goals to his attack for next season
The attack has suffered since the departure of Lionel Messi and the retirement of Sergio Aguero, as well as the exit of Antoine Griezmann last summer.
The pursuit of Lewandowski, who has already confirmed he has no plans to sign a new deal with Bayern Munich, is no secret.
Memphis Depay and Luuk de Jong are both viewed as disposable assets if Xavi can entice Lewandowski, one of Europe’s most potent strikers, to Barcelona.
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