Barcelona boss Xavi has ruthlessly told four first-team stars to skip pre-season training as the Catalans attempt to kick-off a summer exodus.
The Spanish giants have long been struggling with their financing - something that saw them let go of iconic forward Lionel Messi last summer. Despite having facilitated a number of sales in the past 12 months - and having raised a reported £176m due to a sale of 10% of their TV rights - the financial situation at the Camp Nou is still worrying.
That could lead to a number of established faces departing the club this summer with Xavi seemingly having made the decision over a number of his current squad.
