Barcelona have axed their Dutch quartet of Patrick Kluivert, Marc Overmars, Phillip Cocu and Michael Reiziger.
Turkish international goalkeeper Rustu Recber has also been told he has no future at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona sporting director Txiki Begiristain is intent on reducing the club's wage bill and lowering the average age of the squad.
But the club hope to keep Holland star Edgar Davids, who spent the second half of the season on loan in Catalonia.
When asked about Kluivert and Overmars, Begiristain said: "We don't want them to stay.
"Overmars didn't play much last year and didn't contribute much to the team.
"Kluivert is always under pressure from the crowd and this is not good for any player.
"Both Kluivert and Frank Rijkaard are in agreement with this.
"We are looking for players to cover both positions."
Of Cocu, who almost left the club last summer, Begiristain added: "He's leaving because he wants a bigger wage and bonuses.
"We have a clear philosophy on wages and we don't want to break this for any player. It wouldn't be fair on the squad.
"We have another player in mind to replace Cocu, who we are not revealing at the moment.
"He's not cheaper, but he's younger, and so he'd be better value for the future."
Davids' wage demands are apparently proving a stumbling block to a permanent deal being done to bring him to the Nou Camp from Juventus.
"We've given him an offer and we are waiting for a response," added Begiristain.