BARCELONA TRANSFER NEWS: THE LATEST & LIVE PLAYER RUMOURS FROM CAMP NOU
DEMBELE WANTS DORTMUND EXIT
Ousmane Dembele wants to leave Borussia Dortmund following the sacking of manager Thomas Tuchel, according to Eurosport.
The France international does not want to join Barcelona, however, with Chelsea and Manchester United both now on alert as to his availability.
MAN UTD KEEN ON ALBA
Manchester United are targeting a move for Barcelona defender Jordi Alba, according to ESPN.
Jose Mourinho is looking for a new left-back this summer, but a move for Spain international Alba could prove difficult with the player settled at Camp Nou.
MAN UTD BID FOR GOMES REJECTED
Manchester United have had a bid of £31 million for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes rejected, according to Catalunya Radio via The Sun.
United had been holding talks with the Portugal international's agent, Jorge Mendes, but have failed to agree a fee with the Camp Nou outfit.
BARCA WANT LUCAS LIMA
Barcelona want to sign Lucas Lima on a free transfer when his contract expires next winter, according to Brazilian media and Marca.
The midfielder already has ties to the Spanish side. Lima is dating Neymar's sister and is represented by the forward's father.
The Santos star has 14 caps for Brazil and has been linked with a host of European clubs.
MESSI WANTED MAN CITY MOVE
Lionel Messi wanted to leave Barcelona to join Manchester City in the summer of 2016 following his punishment for tax fraud, according to Mundo Deportivo.
City were reportedly ready to pay €150 million (£132.4m) for Messi, but the Argentine superstar was eventually talked out of leaving Barca by his team-mate Luis Suarez.
ARSENAL TELL BARCA: HANDS OFF BELLERIN
Arsenal have reportedly told Barcelona that defender Hector Bellerin is not for sale, according to the Independent.
The Catalans have identified the defender as their top choice to become their new right-back but the Gunners are adamant that Bellerin will not be allowed to leave in the summer window.
ARSENAL TURN TO BARCA MIDFIELDER
Arsenal are preparing a €30 million move for Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, according to Marca.
The Catalan club are said to be willing to let the 30-year-old Turkey international leave Camp Nou this summer, with the player open to a switch to the Premier League if a fee can be agreed.
Arda, who still has three years remaining on his current deal at Barcelona, is also attracting the interest of Serie A outfit Inter.
INTER ASK INIESTA QUESTION
Inter Milan have asked about the situation of Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, whose contract expires in the summer of 2018, according to Gazzetta.
The Italian club’s sporting director Piero Ausilio met his Barcelona counterpart Ariedo Braida for dinner on Monday evening and discussed Iniesta.
Ausilio also enquired about Barcelona full-back Aleix Vidal, although Inter’s prime midfield target is Borja Valero.
BARCA MULL RECORD-BREAKING DEMBELE MOVE
Barcelona are interested in making a record-breaking move for Borussia Dortmund star Ousmane Dembele, according to Bild.
Sporting director Robert Fernandez reportedly is a fan of the 20-year-old attacker, whose contract with BVB runs until 2021. The move likely would become the largest sale in Bundesliga history, besting the €75 million Manchester City paid for Kevin De Bruyne in 2015.
MATHIEU CLOSE TO SPORTING MOVE
Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu has travelled to Portugal to finalise a move to Sporting Lisbon, according to A Bola.
Mathieu is due to undergo a medical before signing a contract with Sporting, who want to finalise the deal before the start of pre-season training.
ARSENAL READY €30M TURAN BID
Arsenal are preparing a €30 million offer to sign Arda Turan from Barcelona, according to reports in Turkey and Spain.
The 30-year-old has been told he is no longer wanted at the Catalan side, prompting Inter to make an approach. However, the Gunners are closer to a deal, with the former Atletico Madrid star interested in the joining Arsene Wenger’s side.
PJANIC IS BARCA'S PLAN B
Miralem Pjanic has become Barcelona’s back-up option should they fail to sign Marco Verratti from Paris Saint-Germain, Mundo Deportivo say.
Verratti is Barcelona’s main target, but the Ligue 1 side are determined to hold onto him. Should a move for the Italian fail to materialise, Juventus star Pjanic is the one they will turn to, while Jean Seri of Nice remains an option.
BARCA WANT BELLERIN-RAFINHA SWAP
Barcelona are preparing to offer Rafinha Alcantara to Arsenal as part of a swap deal for Hector Bellerin, according to Marca.
The Catalan side are constantly flirting with the Arsenal right-back and want to bring him back to Camp Nou. His long-term contract and value to the Gunners make a move tough, but Barca hope using Rafinha, who wants to move this summer, will help them get their man.
BVB WANT BARCA YOUNGSTER
Borussia Dortmund are plotting a move for Barcelona's Lee Seung-Woo, Bild say.
The German side scouted the 19-year-old at the U20 World Cup and Barca could be prepared to let him go given he will have to compete with Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar in attack. However, Manchester City and Manchester United are also interested in him.
VERRATTI TELLS PSG HE WANTS TO LEAVE
Marco Verratti has told Paris Saint-Germain that he has no interest in returning to the club after his holiday and wants to sign for Barcelona, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Italian daily claims he's said to PSG: "Let me go to Barca, I do not want to come back to PSG."
The 2015-16 Ligue 1 champions, who were knocked off their French throne by Monaco last season, value Verratti around the €100 million mark and are unlikely to sell their star midfielder on the cheap.
CHELSEA COULD TURN TO LUIS ENRIQUE
Chelsea could turn to Luis Enrique should Antonio Conte walk out as Chelsea boss over a transfer fallout, according to the Telegraph.
Conte is yet to put pen to paper on a new Chelsea contract, despite winning the Premier League in 2016-17, and there are reports in Italy he's unhappy with the Blues' transfer policy.
Although Chelsea are desperate to keep him, Enrique has emerged as a potential replacement having stepped aside from the Barcelona job this summer.
JUVENTUS END PURSUIT OF VERRATTI
Juventus has pulled out of the race to sign Marco Verratti, according to AS.
The report states the Serie A champions are concerned about the cost to bringing either the Italian international or Andres Iniesta to Turin.
BARCA OPEN VERRATTI TALKS
Barcelona have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a possible deal for Marco Verratti, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Italy international has long been linked with a move away from the French capital, with Barca seemingly leading the likes of Juventus and Inter in the race for his signature.
MAN UTD & JUVE MONITOR GOMES
Manchester United and Juventus are keeping tabs on the situation of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, according to AS .
Gomes endured a difficult debut season at Barcelona and the Portugal international has again been linked with reported long-term suitors United and Juve.
Barca would reportedly demand the €35 million (£30.6m) they paid Valencia for Gomes, if they were to offload him this summer.
BAYERN STILL WANT VERRATTI
Bayern Munich remain interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti despite bringing in Corentin Tolisso from Lyon, according to Bild .
Carlo Ancelotti is a huge admirer of Verratti, who reportedly favours a move to Barcelona, but Bayern are some way apart from agreeing both a fee with PSG and personal terms with the Italy international.
CITY & BARCA AFTER LEIPZIG KIDS
RB Leipzig are trying to hold off interest from Manchester City and Barcelona two of their youth team stars, according to reports in Germany and Spain .
Central midfielder Erik Majetschak, 17, has attracted attention from Manchester City, while striker Niklas Kuhn is coveted by Barcelona.
Their futures at Ralph Hasenhuttl's side are uncertain, and a deal for Majetschak could be arrranged as Leipzig are interested in taking on City's young winger Jadon Sancho.
BELLERIN WANTS BARCELONA
Hector Bellerin hopes Barcelona will continue to try to sign him from Arsenal after talks with president Josep Maria Bartomeu, according to Mundo Deportivo .
The Catalan side have been heavily linked with the right-back, but his long-term commitment and importance to the Gunners complicates a deal. But the Spaniard is hoping for a return to the Catalan side and will discuss the idea with Arsene Wenger, the newspaper reports.
VERRATTI SAYS BARCA NOW OR NEVER
Marco Verratti has told those close to him that he will fight to join Barcelona from Paris Saint-Germain, Mundo Deportivo say .
The French side are determined to hold onto him, but Barca's interest is strong and Verratti is said to have told friends while on holiday in the Balearic Islands that he cannot wait much longer to make the move.
BARCA FAVOURITES TO SIGN SEMEDO
Barcelona remain in talks to sign Nelson Semedo, but are not willing to meet Benfica’s €50 million (£44m) asking price for the right-back, according to zerozero.pt .
Semedo has also been linked with Bayern Munich, Manchester City and Manchester United, but Barcelona are in pole position to agree a deal.
RENATO SANCHES WANTS BARCA
Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches will snub Manchester United in favour of holding out for a Barcelona move, according to the Daily Mail .
The Portugal international, 19, starred at Euro 2016 last summer and was tipped to be a big hit in the Bundesliga after joining from Benfica.
However, Sanches could be sold this summer after an unimpressive first season at Bayern, and Barca are believed to be ahead of Premier League giants Man Utd in the queue.
BARCA TO MAKE €100M VERRATTI BID
Barcelona will make a €100 million bid for Italy international Marco Verratti, according to La Gazzetta Dello Sport .
Verratti has requested to leave Paris Saint-Germain, having told new sporting director Antero Henrique that he is no longer happy at Parc des Princes, L'Equipe reported on Sunday.
Barca and Bayern Munich, where Carlo Ancelotti is a big fan, are leading the race to sign him.
PSG are determined to keep hold of the midfielder, who has not got over the 6-1 loss to Barcelona in the Champions League. Under contract until 2021, the future may not be in the player's hands.
MAHREZ WAITS FOR BARCELONA
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is waiting for Barcelona to make an offer as he looks to leave the 2016 Premier League champions, according to Sport .
Mahrez is reported to have an offer from Arsenal, along with interest from Chelsea, but he is keen to play in La Liga and is a target for Barcelona.
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