Barcelona's long-time financial woes might now be at an end.
The club announced on Thursday announced a deal that will see them raise €267 million (£229m/$277m) from the sale of 10 per cent of their La Liga television rights to global investment firm Sixth Street Partners.
And while club president Joan Laporta stressed sustainable growth, they will now likely have the opportunity to flex their muscles in the transfer market this summer with a handful of high-profile signings.
As always, Barca had been linked to a string of big names even before the cash injection, and the following six stars are firmly within the Catalan's sights.
Getty ImagesFranck Kessie | Free Agent (Formerly Milan)
Kessie has been expected to sign for Barcelona ever since he parted company with Milan following the Rossoneri's Serie A win in May.
But despite already posing in the club shirt, the midfielder is still yet to officially join.
Barca's precarious financial situation and the need to stay within La Liga fair play rules have delayed Kessie's arrival, but with the new funds that should now be a formality.
AdvertisementGetty Images Andreas Christensen | Free Agent (Formerly Chelsea)
Christensen's current situation is almost identical to that of Kessie.
The former Chelsea defender has left Stamford Bridge and agreed terms with Barca, only to be left in limbo due to their economic difficulties.
Now, though, there should be nothing to stop the Dane signing terms, with the Catalans lining up July 11 as the preferred date to unveil both free transfers.
Getty ImagesCesar Azpilicueta | Chelsea
Stamford Bridge is turning into a fruitful hunting ground for Barcelona this summer.
After convincing Christensen to leave for Catalunya, the Blaugrana have gone back for full-back Cesar Azpilicueta.
Chelsea will not let their long-time favourite leave without a fight, with reports suggesting that Barca will have to pay €13 million (£11m) for the defender and another €13m should they wish to also sign Marcos Alonso. With the new funds available, though, that sum could be reachable for the Liga giants.
Getty ImagesRobert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich
Lewandowski would be the jewel in Barca's summer transfer crown, a proven goalscorer of the highest level who has smashed records for fun in recent years in the Bundesliga.
Just a few months ago proposing such a deal would have been laughable, but Lewandowski's own desire to leave and now the TV agreement mean it may not be so far-fetched.
Barca would nevertheless still have to pay dearly, possibly up to £52 million to satisfy Bayern's demands.