The transfer window always calls for a great deal of excitement and a fair share of shocks. This time around, Barcelona is making most of the news with their potential transfers. The Sportsrush takes a look at the latest Barcelona transfer rumours.
1. Neymar
Neymar to PSG is gathering more and more substance, courtesy the club’s president Bartemeou, who sounded less confident in retaining one of the MSN. ‘You know if players decide if they want to leave, they can leave. But as far as Barcelona are concerned, we want him, and we need him”, as quoted by the New York Times.
Should Neymar make a move to the French Capitol, the Blaguarna have turned to Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinhio to fill his shoes. The Liverpool number 10 has been placed at a price of €133m, and will prove worth the money should he seal a move to the Camp Nou. Interestingly, reports suggest that Barcelona are willing to offer Ivan Rakatic as a part of the deal.
Lionel Messi also looks forward to playing alongside national teammate Paolo Dybala should the role of a left attacker be void. The 21-year old Juventus man is one of the most exciting prospects in football today, with his excellent performances directly result in the men from Turin making it to the Champion’s league final.
2. Paolo Dybala
Lionel Messi also looks forward to playing alongside national teammate Paolo Dybala should the role of a left attacker be void. The 21-year old Juventus man is one of the most exciting prospects in football today, with his excellent performances directly result in the men from Turin making it to the Champion’s league final.
3. Arda Turan
Arsenal are set to miss out in signing Turkish Arda Turan from Barcelona. The right winger has failed to impress and was deemed surplus to requirements by coach Ernesto Valderve. He looks to return to Galatasary, where he initially made a name for himself. The club are offering him a deal of €70,000 a week.
4. Munir el Haddadi
Roma’s offer of €25m for youngster Munir has been rejected by Barcelona. The Serie A side are looking for alternatives to Riyad Mahrez and have chosen the 21-year-old, but the Catalan side are holding out for more. The forward has already been linked with a move to the Premier League as well as Ajax.
5. Sergi Roberto
After missing out on Danilo who joined rivals Manchester City, Chelsea have turned their attention to Sergi Roberto. They are willing to splash a sum of €40m for him. The Spaniard, although a midfielder, predominantly played a full-back role for Barcelona last season, with Dani Alves having left for Juventus.
6. Rafinha
Arsenal have been offered the chance to sign Barcelona midfielder Rafinha, according to Sky Sports The 24-year-old is currently recovering from a knee injury, but the Camp Nou outfit would still demand in the region of €30 million.
7. Hector Bellerin
Barcelona have ditched plans to sign Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin during the summer transfer window, according to Sport.Bellerin had previously been Barca’s leading target to fill the right-back role next season, but Arsenal were unwilling to sell the Spaniard. And, with new coach Ernesto Valverde reportedly having doubts over Bellerin’s physical and technical capabilities, Barca have decided against pursuing a €40 million deal.
