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The summer transfer window was unlike any other; see all the major deals and check out how we graded the biggest signings. And just because the window is shut until January, that doesn’t mean the rumours won’t keep coming. Here is the latest gossip and speculation.
TOP STORY: Barca tracking Premier League trio
With Xavi Hernandez now at the helm, Barcelona are looking to strengthen his options in the attacking areas, and Marca have listed three players that they are interested in.
Due to their financial difficulties, which have been widely reported for some time, Barca are currently on the lookout for loans to make that happen in January, so they don’t have to compromise on quality.
This will also be accompanied by the likely departure of Luuk de Jong after Ronald Koeman also left Camp Nou, while Martin Braithwaite recovers from injury and Sergio Aguero is potentially out for some time.
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling has been widely linked with the Blaugrana in recent times and he is the first name on show here.
The England international has not been pleased with his game time, having managed just 376 Premier League minutes this term, and the feeling is that Xavi could offer him greater prominence.
Next up is Manchester United’s Edinson Cavani, who was also linked with Barcelona during the summer and is felt to be capable of filling the gaps up front for six months.
Finally, Timo Werner has struggled since his move from RB Leipzig to Chelsea, and Barcelona showed interest in the Germany international even before his move to London.
The 25-year-old’s lack of game time under Thomas Tuchel this term does not seem to have reduced Barcelona’s estimations of him.
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