"Barcos" in the sights of Sami Hyypia © EuroFootball.com

"Barcelona" club president Joan Laporta confirmed that Catalan team coach Frank Rijkaard would like to see Liverpool club defender in the team this summer. This summer, Barcelona's attack has greatly strengthened with players like Ludovicas Giuly and Henrik Larsson joining the club, so now coach Rijkaard is focusing on strengthening the defense. "We need a center back and Sami Hyypia is on our list," Laporta said. Despite losing the captain's armband at Liverpool, Hyypia is still one of the most important players for the club and Rafa Benitez would like to keep him in his team.