Valverde holds first meeting with Barcelona transfer chiefs Abidal and Planes LaLiga - Barcelona Met at Sant Joan Despi

Ernesto Valverde has held his first meeting with new technical secretary Eric Abidal and his deputy, Ramon Planes.

The trio met at Barcelona's Sant Joan Despi on Thursday, joined by general manager Pep Segura in advance of the upcoming season.

After the refusal of Antoine Griezmann to sign from Atletico Madrid, Barcelona's hierarchy have had to adjust their goals in the transfer market.

Clement Lenglet appears to be the main target to reinforce the defence, while greater efforts will be directed to bolster the midfield.

Arthur now appears set to arrive this summer and not in the winter, when it was originally planned for.

In regards to departures, Andre Gomes appears to head the list following a couple of quiet seasons at the Camp Nou.