The ridiculous XI that Barca could put out if they sign Hummels.
It seems as though Barcelona’s impressive summer dealing is set to continue, with pictures being leaked that seem to show shirts with the name of Borussia Dortmund and Germany defenders Mats Hummels already on sale.
The classy centre back would join fellow new Luis Enrique signings Luis Suarez and Ivan Rakitic in a particularly impressive line-up for the new La Liga season.
GK) Claudio Bravo
The new signing from Real Sociedad is likely to be number one whilst fellow new boy Marc-Andre Ter-Stegen learns his trade.
RB) Dani Alves
The Brazilian international has been a reliable Barca performer for a number of years now.
CB) Mats Hummels
Hummels would be likely to slot into the centre of the Barcelona defence if the deal to bring him to the Nou Camp does go through.
CB) Gerard Pique
Hummels’ partner would almost certainly be former Manchester United star Gerard Pique.
LB) Jordi Alba
Left back Jordi Alba is likely to keep his place, despite the signing of Frenchman Jeremy Mathieu from division rivals Valencia.
DCM) Sergio Busquets
Spanish international Busquets is likely to keep his place, but may be given increased competition by Javier Mascherano’s potential move back in to midfield.
CM) Andres Iniesta
Andres Iniesta is likely to remain as the heartbeat of the team, perhaps taking on additional responsibility as Xavi is phased out.
CM) Ivan Rakitic
Croatia international Ivan Rakitic has been signed from La Liga rivals and Europa League winners Sevilla to provide more attacking thrust from midfield.
ALM) Neymar
Enrique is likely to try deploying Neymar in the wide-left position that is so effective from for Brazil.
ARM) Luis Suarez
Once his ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup is over, Luis Suarez is likely to start from a fluid right position to accommodate Lionel Messi in attack.
FC) Lionel Messi
The Barcelona main man should continue from the false nine position from where he is so devastating.