CHELSEA DON'T WANT BARCA MIDFIELDER
Chelsea have no plans to take midfielder Andre Gomes off Barcelona’s hands during the January transfer window, claims Don Balon.
Barca are looking for a buyer for the Portugal international, who cost the club €35 million in the summer of 2016.
However, Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have all ruled out making an approach, with Juventus the only major European club showing an interest in Gomes.
Barcelona defender Javier Mascherano is set to leave the club at the end of the season and move to the MLS, according to Sport .
The Argentina international has already told the Camp Nou outfit of his decision to depart, though he has yet to agree a deal with any US club.
Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in Barcelona winger Jose Arnaiz, according to Mundo Deportivo .
Arnaiz joined Barcelona from Real Valladolid in the summer and has been playing in their B team, but made a goalscoring debut for Ernesto Valverde’s side against Real Murcia in the Copa del Rey in midweek.
He currently has a €20 million release clause, with Arsenal and United, along with Bayern Munich, keeping tabs on Arnaiz’s progress.
Tottenham remain keen to sign Andre Gomes, but Juventus have ended their interest in signing the Barcelona midfielder, reports Mundo Deportivo .
Juve wanted Gomes during the summer, but the Portugal international decided to stay at Camp Nou and the Italian champions have now moved on to other targets, with Schalke’s Leon Goretzka a prime option.
However, Spurs are still considering a January bid for Gomes and Barcelona are willing to sell if they receive the right offer.
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho has rejected the chance to join Paris Saint-Germain in January, according to Sport .
The Brazilian's representatives met PSG sporting director, Antero Henrique, in London on Monday to discuss a potential transfer.
But Coutinho's heart remains set on joining Barcelona, and he is willing to wait until the summer to switch to Camp Nou.
Barcelona are ready to move for Antoine Griezmann next summer and are willing to pay €100 million to land the Atletico Madrid star, reports Mundo Deportivo .
The France international is apparently encouraged by the interest from the Catalans, who have already expressed their interest in sealing a deal for the 26-year-old, which the newspaper has dubbed as their 'Operation Griezmann'.
Barcelona will make a €150 million move for Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho in January, €50m less than what the Reds supposedly asked for the Brazil international in the summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The 25-year-old requested to leave Anfield in favour of Camp Nou prior to the 2017-18 season, though Liverpool were not interested in selling the playmaker at the time.
Barca will move again for Coutinho in the winter transfer market in hope Jurgen Klopp and his team will be tempted into letting the attacker leave.
Barcelona are preparing to make a January move for Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera, according to Don Balon via Daily Express .
The Catalan club have apparently identified the Spaniard as a long-term replacement for Andres Iniesta, and could take advantage of the 28-year-old's contract situation at Old Trafford.
Barcelona and Arsenal are both interested in Milan forward Andre Silva after his strong start with the Italian side in European play, CalcioMercato reports.
While the former Porto star has not found life easy in Serie A his form in continental competition - having scored six times in seven Europa League matches - has caught the eye of the Spanish and English sides.
Both clubs view him as an good option to add depth to their squads who would not need to be a full-time starter.
Barcelona have added Athletic Bilbao defender Unai Nunez to their list of centre-back targets, reports Sport .
Nunez has been in fine form in the early weeks of this season and the 20-year-old’s progress has prompted interest from Barca, who are exploring options to add a young, promising defender to their squad.
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez watched Anthony Martial during Manchester United’s Champions League victory over Benfica, reports Mundo Deportivo .
Fernandez travelled to Lisbon for the game and saw Martial produce a lively 15-minute cameo off the substitutes’ bench after the France forward replaced Marcus Rashford.
Speculation has recently claimed United would be willing to offer Martial in exchange for Barca midfielder Ivan Rakitic, while Arsenal are also reported to be admirers of the former Monaco youngster.
Juventus have joined the hunt for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl, according to CalcioNews24.com .
Weigl has also been watched by the likes of Barcelona and Manchester City, although the 22-year-old is likely to cost at least €50 million.
Barcelona’s sporting director Robert Fernandez scouted Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen during Tottenham’s Champions League draw with Real Madrid, reports Mundo Deportivo .
Kane, who has also been linked with a move to Madrid, would reportedly cost €225 million – more than the world record Barca received for Neymar – and that is likely to dissuade any bids.
Denmark international Eriksen is a more viable option for Barca, although Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho remains the club’s number one target.
Barcelona have made Matthijs de Ligt their top transfer as they look to bolster their defence, Mundo Deportivo reports.
The 18-year-old centre-back has attracted interest from Europe's top teams due to his outstanding performances for Ajax. The Catalan side will already bring Yerry Mina, 23, in from Palmeiras in January but hope they have found a long-term central partner for him in the form of the Netherlands international.
Barcelona are watching Kalidou Koulibaly, but fear the Napoli defender is likely to be too expensive, reports Mundo Deportivo .
Koulibaly is a target for Chelsea and reports have suggested that Napoli will be prepared to sell the centre-half at the end of the season for a fee in the region of €60 million.
He was scouted by Barca during last weekend’s game against Roma and, while sporting director Robert Fernandez is a huge admirer of Koulibaly, the price could be a sticking point.
Barcelona are hot on the trail of 16-year-old Brazilian striker Lincoln, according to AS .
Lincoln is currently impressing at the Under-17 World Cup in India and has scored three goals in three appearances, with his value placed at €30 million.
He plays for Flamengo in Brazil and is a team-mate of Vinicius Junior, who has already agreed a deal to join Barca’s arch-rivals Real Madrid.
Philippe Coutinho isn't the only Liverpool player Barcelona have their eye on, according to Don Balon.
The Catalans have been tracking 18-year-old Ben Woodburn, who is widely tipped to become a star for both the Reds and for Wales.
Barcelona have already approached Woodburn's representatives, with Liverpool determined to hang on to the player who made his first-team debut last season at age 17.
Real Madrid want to sign Barcelona winger Jose Manual Arnaiz Diaz, with the help of Sergio Ramos’ brother, according to Diario Gol .
Diaz joined Barcelona from Real Valladolid in the summer and he has been impressing for the club’s ‘B’ team.
His performances have not gone unnoticed in Madrid and president Florentino Perez will continue to monitor Diaz, who is represented by Real defender Ramos’ brother.
Barcelona will look to the Bundesliga if their January pursuit of Philippe Coutinho fails, according to Sport .
The Camp Nou side were unable to sign the Liverpool player during the summer, and have chosen their alternatives if they are rebuffed once again. Max Meyer of Schalke and Bayer Leverkusen's Julian Brandt are top of their shortlist, with Barca already having made contact with both clubs.
Chelsea's Marcos Alonso heads a list of Barcelona targets to replace under-performing Jordi Alba at left-back, according to Don Balon .
With Alba struggling to find his best form under Ernesto Valverde, the likes of Alonso, Alex Sandro, Gaya and Raphael Guerreiro are all mentioned as possible candidates for the role.
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