Arjen Robben and the New Look Barcelona?

In spite of consistent denials by their agents and the players themselves, both Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic seem likely candidates to leave Barcelona this summer. 

Henry is likely bound for the MLS with either the New York Red Bulls or DC United as his destination. 

Ibrahimovic could wind up playing in the EPL but is thought to prefer a return to Serie A, with AC Milan being one possible destination.

Having already completed the high profile signing of David Villa, Barcelona is currently in the market for a few more key players to bolster their already formidable attack.  While Catalan hearts may be set on the club facilitating the return of prodigal sun Cesc Fabregas to the fold, Arsenal are, at this juncture, unwilling to play ball.

As smart money would have it, like Cristiano Ronaldo's much ballyhooed move to Real Madrid, the question of Fabregas to Barcelona is not so much a question of 'if' as a question of 'when.'  While it may or may not happen this summer, it is almost certain that the Arsenal captain will return to the club where he played in his youth.

Barcelona, in the meantime, has apparently set their eye on Bayern winger Arjen Robben as a potential candidate to fill in on the left side attacking role that will be left vacant should Henry move to America. 

Like his fellow Dutch international Wesley Sneijder, Robben has been on fire since being deemed surplus to Barca's archrivals Real Madrid, last summer.  With Robben's former boss at Chelsea, Jose Mourinho, now running things at Real Madrid, Barcelona is likely to have their work cut out for them next season.

For a club that was practically founded on skillful, attacking, Dutch total football, Robben would seem to be a natural fit.  His qualities as a player include close control and dribbling skills that rival even those of Lionel Messi.  His devastating runs down either side of the pitch inevitably result in him either cutting inside to shoot or crossing the ball into the box for a teammate.

With his pace, skill, and perhaps a slight taste for revenge in the back of his mind, Robben could be a very formidable, and perhaps much needed addition to the Blaugrana's attack.