Rodrigo Moreno and Stuani emerge as Barcelona targets Transfer Market - Barcelona Duo are seen as attacking reinforcements

Barcelona are continuing to prepare for the 2019/20 season after the disappointing manner in which the current campaign came to an end, yet despite rumours suggesting Ernesto Valverde was on the verge of a departure, it's actually moves for Rodrigo Moreno and Cristhian Stuani which are on the agenda.

The two attackers have emerged as transfer targets for the Blaugrana as Josep Maria Bartomeu continues to look for a number nine to play through the middle.

It's been an issue for some time that Los Cules haven't quite known how to approach, especially with Luis Suarez's presence in the squad.

Yet, when the Uruguayan isn't there, as was the case in the Copa del Rey final, there is a clear vacuum of quality in that position that Barcelona are desperate to fill.

The option of signing Antoine Griezmann is losing both momentum, and Rodrigo Moreno and Stuani are seen as the two players currently most likely to arrive at the Camp Nou this summer.

Both individuals have slightly different playing styles, and whether the Catalan giants make offers or not will depend on how the market develops in the coming weeks.

Valencia's Rodrigo is the player with the higher ceiling, and has only just turned 28 years old and can add a lot to a team in the future.

However, talk of a valuation of around 100 million euros from Valencia's side will be off putting to Bartomeu and co., even if there is a belief within the club that a cheaper deal can be agreed.

Stuani is a little older at 32, but is coming off the back of his two best seasons in senior football with Girona.

In the 2018/19 season he found the net 19 times in LaLiga Santander and has a very attractive 20 million euro buyout clause, although this will reduce to 10 million euros as a result of Girona's relegation.

Whilst his age is a negative factor, his close relationship with international compatriot, Suarez, is attractive to Los Cules, and the fairly reasonable price would allow the Spanish champions to look for a younger centre forward for the future too.