Premier League clubs on red alert as Barcelona ready to listen to offers for eight players

Barcelona are prepared to entertain offers for eight of their players this summer in a ruthless overhaul, but Frenkie de Jong is not initially on the list of those they're looking to sell. The club is hoping to secure a new contract with the Dutchman.

De Jong has been linked with a potential exit from , with showing particular interest during Erik ten Hag's tenure, but the former Ajax player is among those the Spanish giants wish to keep.

However, this position could change if an agreement cannot be reached with De Jong. reports that while discussions are currently progressing well, the midfielder may be put up for sale if negotiations hit a snag and a new contract cannot be agreed upon.

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Other potential departures from Barcelona, overseen by club chief and ex-player Deco, include Ansu Fati and Gavi. Both players were once highly regarded but have seen their progress stall, leading the Spaniards to consider cashing in.

Inaki Pena, Ronald Araujo, Hector Fort, Fermin Lopez and Pau Victor could also be on the move this summer. Araujo has previously been linked with a move to the red half of Manchester, reports .

The eight aforementioned players may be of interest to clubs in the Premier League. The likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all expected to be busy in the summer and may look to take advantage of Barcelona's willingness to negotiate.

Barcelona also need to finalise a new deal for Raphinha, who is being touted as a potential Ballon d'Or winner. He has a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia following the best season of his career, but it would be a surprise if he were to leave the club.

It's understood that Barcelona's stance is 'nobody is essential beyond Lamine Yamal', with the young prodigy now considered one of the world's top players. He's shone on the Champions League stage and is the latest gem from their La Masia academy.

Raphinha, alongside Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski, has formed a formidable frontline for Barcelona. Despite their recent Champions League exit, they could still clinch the domestic double in Hansi Flick's debut season at the helm.

Barcelona must keep their finances in check to ensure they can continue to register their players. The CSD, Spain's National Sports Council, granted Barcelona temporary permission to register Dani Olmo following an appeal in January. La Liga provided Barcelona with temporary licences to register Olmo and Pau Victor last summer, but later withdrew their registrations after the club failed to demonstrate compliance with the league's financial regulations by the 31 December deadline.