Away from the pitch, Flick’s squad is still taking shape. Goalkeeper Joan Garcia is the only new signing so far while Nico Williams decided to stay at Athletic Club. Barca still want to bring in at least one other senior player, potentially a forward. Departures are expected, too.

A deal involving Barca and United has taken a step forward, while Hansi Flick's side have also identified a new backup option, according to reports.

Marcus Rashford could be set for a fresh start in Spain, with Barcelona boss Hansi Flick reportedly approving a move for the Manchester United forward. The 27-year-old, who trained alone at Carrington on his return to pre-season,

Roony Bardghji has described his imminent move to Barcelona as a “dream come true” after landing in Spain to finalize his transfer.

According to a previous report from BILD, PSG has been linked to Marc-André ter Stegen if he leaves Barcelona. Other teams reportedly interested are AC Milan, Manchester City, Juventus, and Newcastle United.

Barcelona head coach has never shied away from stating his opinion on the matter. Despite coaching several world-class players throughout his career, Flick has repeatedly named Messi as the greatest to ever play the game.