Barcelona identify two players as potential 2026 sales

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• The Uruguayan defender lost his place last season after injury, and has struggled to get it back, with a series of high-profile errors not helping his case.
• It is noted that there are doubts about interested clubs being willing to cover his high wages, and Araujo’s desire to leave, after signing an extension until 2030 last January.
• He recently requested a leave of absence to mentally get himself back on track. Image via Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty ImagesMarc Casado running out of opportunities to prove worthThe club also seemed willing to let Marc Casado leave for around €30m last summer, and he will be the master of his own future again, having decided to stay.
• Manager Hansi Flick was also in favour of Casado remaining at Camp Nou, but he has seen a dramatic decline in his minutes this season, which could change matters. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOther probable departuresVeterans Robert Lewandowski and Andreas Christensen are also out of contract next summer.
• As things stand, Barcelona do not look likely to offer them new contracts, meaning they will be on the hunt for a central defender and a centre-forward next summer. Barcelona may have missed the boat for salesBringing in a major offer for Casado or Araujo may be difficult next summer, with their stocks on the decline this season.