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Barca have eye on a trio of Juventus stars - De Ligt, Rugani & De Sciglio (MD)

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Barcelona could raid Italy for at least two new defenders when the transfer window reopens after identifying a number of potential targets in Serie A.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca have their eye on a trio of Juventus stars - Matthijs de Ligt, Daniele Rugani and Mattia de Sciglio - and Inter Milan centre back Milan Skriniar.

However, any deals will involve player swaps rather than straight cash, with the Spanish champions among those hit hardest financially by the coronavirus crisis.

The Spanish newspaper claim that Barcelona will use their good relationship with Juve and Inter to help improve their squad without breaking the bank.

Samuel Umtiti and Nelson Semedo are likely to be used in any deals, with manager Quique Setien desperate to strengthen his defence before the start of next season.

De Ligt was a target for Barca before he joined Juventus last summer, but an up-and-down first season in Italy has led to suggestions that he could be made available.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the first player Barcelona asked Juve about when they declared an interest in signing midfielder Arthur Melo was the Dutch defender.