Arsenal attackers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette are reportedly being monitored by Barcelona.
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman has revealed that he wants to bring in a new striker, according to Sport.
However, the Catalan club will only be able to achieve that goal if Martin Braithwaite is sold for a large sum.
Barcelona would be unable to pay a fee for either Aubameyang or Lacazette due to their financial difficulties, so any deal would have to involve a player exchange.
Barcelona has already indicated interest in both players, and the report claims that they are both interested in joining the club.
Barcelona is determined to enhance its attacking alternatives following Lionel Messi's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain. Antoine Griezmann is already available, and wingers Memphis Depay, Ansu Fati, and Ousmane Dembele can all contribute significantly.
If a sufficient offer is made, Braithwaite, who has eight goals in 53 appearances for the club, will be permitted to depart.
Sergio Aguero, who joined the club this summer, is expected to miss roughly 10 weeks after damaging a calf tendon.
Both Aubameyang and Lacazette were absent from Arsenal's defeat to Brentford on Friday, citing illness as the cause.
Aubameyang had a difficult season last season, with his performances frequently falling short of his normal level.
Last year, the Gabonese international signed a new contract with Arsenal that would keep him at the club until 2023.
Lacazette, on the other hand, has only one year left on his present contract.
Barcelona's financial difficulties have been well documented, with defender Gerard Pique having to take a wage cut to allow Aguero and fellow new addition Eric Garcia to join for LaLiga.
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