Barcelona is readying an overhaul of its squad for the coming season, which will see an influx of new blood. The club's director of football, Andoni Zubizarreta, is bidding to complete several young signings and wants to bring back loanees such as Rafinha and Deulofeu.

Barça is to take a leaf out of Real Madrid's book in snapping up a number of youngsters to freshen up its squad. The first in line is 21-year-old Borussia Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who is to move to the Camp Nou for around €9 million.

Another starlet heavily linked with the Catalan outfit is Croatian playmaker Alen Halilovic. The 17-year-old would initially join the B-team before moving up to the senior squad over the next couple of years.

Loan stars to return

The club is also delighted with the progress made by some of its loanees, including 21-year-old Rafinha and 19-year-old Gerard Deulofeu. Thiago's little brother has taken 'La Liga' by storm, starring for Celta over the last few weeks. Deulofeu, meanwhile, has earned rave reviews for his performances for Everton in the Premier League, though an injury has limited his recent action.

Finally, 20-year-old Denis Suárez is pounding on the door to the first team with his displays and goals in the second division, proving that he belongs in the top flight.