BARCELONA, Spain -- Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has spoken without filters about his transfer plans for the summer. Top of his wish list was Lionel Messi and a replacement for the departing Sergio Busquets. However, Messi has already slipped away, announcing his intention to join Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, and Xavi's top target to substitute Busquets, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, is, as things stand, out of Barca's price range at €60 million.
Therefore, it's back to square one, with the scene set for another frantic summer of ins and outs at the Catalan club.