Barcelona might sign Sadio Mane as an alternative if Lionel Messi leaves

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Sadio Mane of Liverpool looks on while the NHS logo is seen on his shirt after during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on June 21, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - JUNE 21: Sadio Mane of Liverpool looks on while the NHS logo is seen on his shirt after during the Premier League match between Everton FC and Liverpool FC at Goodison Park on June 21, 2020 in Liverpool, England. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in all fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Peter Powell/Pool via Getty Images)

Barcelona are going through a rough period of time.

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Barcelona have had a terrible season in which the club hasn’t able to win any silverware after a long period of time. This has caused a lot of problems at the Camp Nou which started with the sacking of Quique Setien along with Eric Abidal.

After the sacking of Setien and Abidal the Catalan giants most important player Lionel Messi has decided that he would like to leave the club over the summer transfer window.

In addition to Lionel Messi many other players such as Ivan Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, Samuel Umtiti, Luis Suarez and Junior Firpo are set to leave the Camp Nou over the summer transfer window. However, no offers have been made from any clubs till now.

Barca might try to replace Lionel Messi with Sadio Mane.

Mane has been phenomenal for Liverpool and has helped his side grow into one of the best teams in the world of football over the last few seasons under Klopp. The 28 years old Senegal international has a contract which keeps him in England till 2023.

According to the Mirror, the Spanish giants have listed Sadio Mane as an alternative that the club could try to sign if Lionel Messi leaves over the course of the next few weeks. Many believe that even though the signing will be an expensive proposition it would be extremely beneficial for the growth of the team.

In addition to Mane the club must try and sign world-class defenders who can help in replacing Samuel Umtiti and could act as long term replacements for Gerard Pique.

Do you think Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona over the summer transfer window?