Barcelona's four-man wish-list for the summer transfer window

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Bengaluru, March 9: Barcelona have reportedly shortlisted four players as they look to reinforce the team in the summer transfer window.

Vitor Roque, Martin Zubimendi, Juan Foyth and Inigo Martinez are all on Xavi Hernandez's shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window.

Barcelona signed Robert Lewandowski in the summer, but do not have a natural backup for the Polish superstar up front with Ferran Torres the only other option to call upon.

The 18-year-old Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque, who plies his trade for Atletico Paranaense, tops the Blaugrana's shortlist and is being viewed as the long-term replacement of the Poland international up front.

Roque can play anywhere across the final third, including in the wings and therefore regarded as a potentially fantastic addition.

Zubimendi is believed to be viewed as the long-term successor of legendary defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets with the Spanish great at the dusk of his career.

The Barcelona legend is in the final few months of his contract and even if he signs an extension, Zubimendi could be a worthwhile addition.

Barcelona are also reportedly interested in Foyth and Martinez. Foyth was also in the club's wish-list last summer, but a move for the versatile Villareal defender didn't materialise with the Yellow Submarine's asking price deemed too high.

Inigo Martinez, meanwhile, is a proven La Liga star. While he's on the wrong side of 30s, his experience could be a good addition to the Blaugrana especially due to the fact that he is set to be available on a free transfer.

Barcelona are also interested in Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte, who previously played for Athletic Bilbao in La Liga.

Barcelona have had a mixed season so far as they have been knocked out of both the UEFA Champions League and then the UEFA Europa League. Xavi's side have, however, been a lot better in La Liga and are leading the table by nine points.