Barcelona’s five-man summer shortlist includes Hector Bellerin and Philippe Coutinho

BARCELONA’S five-man summer wishlist includes Hector Bellerin and Philippe Coutinho.

The La Liga giants hope Arsenal’s current woes will make it easier to nab Spain right-back Bellerin.

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And Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo say Liverpool’s Brazil playmaker Coutinho is vying with Marco Verratti to replace Barca legend Andres Iniesta in midfield.

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The Spanish league leaders are likely to reveal boss Luis Enrique’s successor this month, with Athletic Bilbao chief Ernesto Valverde the favourite.

But they have already decided the main men they want to invigorate their ageing squad.

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Bellerin, 22, could replace 33-year-old Brazil star Dani Alves, especially as Sergio Roberto is expected to return to midfield from defence next term.

And Theo Hernandez, a bit hit on loan for Alaves this season from Atletico Madrid, is reportedly wanted at left-back.

The France Under-20 international is also thought to be on the radar of Real Madrid, Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.

Hernandez, 19, has a release clause of 24million euros (around £20.3m).

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But the most intriguing talk is over central midfield, where 32-year-old Iniesta has notched up more than 400 appearances and played 117 games for Spain.

He is tipped to sign a new contract but Barca are also looking to the long-term.

Kop hero Coutinho, 24, and PSG’S Italy anchorman Verratti are regarded as the prime candidates to succeed him.

Everton‘s Spain winger Gerard Deulofeu, now thriving on loan at AC Milan, has been named as Barcelona’s fifth target and also as the most certain arrival.

First, though, Barca expect to unveil their new manager at or soon after their Copa del Rey final against Alaves on May 27.

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