With most of the World Cup players now back, FC Barcelona 's first-team squad is approaching its final shape.
As such, it is time for the Catalans to make decisions and enter the final stretch of a transfer window in which several departures, both on loan and permanently, still need to be completed.
In recent hours, the Barça coaching staff has made some changes to its training plan following the serious injury suffered by Roony Bardghji on Monday.
The Blaugrana do not want to take any further risks at such a delicate point in the transfer window. Several players still have uncertain futures, and the intention is to take every possible precaution.
As such, Carlos Monfort of SPORT reports that six players who had previously been training daily under Hansi Flick have now been asked to follow individualized physical programs away from the main group.
The six players happen to be Jofre Torrents , Marc Casado , Hector Fort, Tommy Marques , Toni Fernandez , and Guille Fernandez .
The clearest case is Torrents, who should officially become an Ajax player within hours.
The left-back's move has been agreed for several days, although some administrative issues have delayed the announcement and his departure.
Jofre Torrents set to join Ajax imminently. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Casado departure has also been expected for a long while now.
The midfielder is still weighing offers from Saudi Arabia alongside interest from several European clubs. He remains in a period of reflection before deciding which proposal to accept.
Fort's situation is similar. The right-back knows he needs to find a new club away from the Spotify Camp Nou, while his list of potential suitors continues to grow.
Various Premier League clubs, including Fulham , have shown interest in a permanent transfer.
Tommy is also part of the group now training separately. The midfielder has known since last week that he will have to find a new destination before the transfer window closes.
Barça would prefer a permanent transfer, but a loan has not been ruled out if the purchase offers fail to meet the club's expectations. SC Braga are interested and are awaiting a response.
Toni and Guille Fernandez expected to leave. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Finally, Guille and Toni Fernandez complete the group of six players expected to leave the first-team setup in the coming days.
As previously reported, both have attracted interest from a wide range of clubs, with both permanent transfers and loans being considered. In case of loan exits, the Catalans will likely renew their contracts before sanctioning exits .
Either way, after completing the first phase of pre-season, the time has come for the two youngsters to choose among the many clubs looking to sign them.
