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Frenkie de Jong has admitted that he could be ready to join Manchester United following his treatment by FC Barcelona in recent weeks.

De Jong is now "more open to change" than before it is said, and is also "very angry" with Barca who he thinks are pressuring him to leave. The same paper said that De Jong believes Barca are running a media smear campaign against him. And on Saturday, rival publication SPORT allege that De Jong has finally admitted to his colleagues in the locker room that he could go to United after all.

The Barcelona XI is in: Ter Stegen; Araujo, Eric, Christensen, Jordi Alba; Busquets, Gavi, Pedri; Dembele, Lewandowski, Raphinha Lineups are announced.

Ousmane Dembélé (Barcelona) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Óscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Barcelona's best chance in the opening 20 minutes as both wingers link up. Isi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Pathé Ciss (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Óscar Trejo (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the attacking half. Pedri (Barcelona) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Attempt blocked. Isi Palazón (Rayo Vallecano) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

FC Barcelona will have all but one of their star acquisitions this summer when they host Rayo Vallecano in the start of the 2022/23 La Liga season during ...

10th min.: Quiet start to this one until Raphinha makes a run into the right side of the Rayo box and goes down on a challenge from the left back. 1st min.: Rayo kick off and they're aggressive from the start with a direct ball, and they're pressing high. 45th min.: Jordi Alba makes a key defensive intervention in the box to clear a cross that was heading to Rayo's Isi Palazon. Five minutes of stoppage time. He doesn't give them a chance to finish out the play and the bench is livid. Barcelona are aggressive, with and without the ball. He tried to make the best of a poor Raphinha cross in the first half, and then he had a chance to be the hero with six minutes remaining, but he could not contort his body quickly enough to take advantage of a rebound allowed by the Rayo 'keeper. That was the best chance of the game. 52nd min.: Another chance for Rayo! Sergio Camello runs onto a ball into space and it's chaos in the Barcelona defense. The Dutch do-it-all player gave Barcelona a lift when he came off the bench to play midfield. To add insult to injury, captain Sergio Busquets was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card after a high arm in the face of Rayo's Falcao. Lewandowski was the prize catch of the summer for Barcelona, and he was supposed to help resolve matches like these with opponents interested only in defending and countering. And there are plenty more of these matches left on the calendar.

Barcelona kickstart their 2022/23 La Liga campaign later this evening as they play hosts to Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou. The Catalans have gone through a ...

While Jordi Alba should continue on the opposite flank, we could see a new central defensive combination in Ronald Araujo and new signing Andreas Christensen. In midfield, there could be only one change, in the form of Gavi. The youngster has been tipped to start over Frenkie de Jong, who has been subjected to a move away from Camp Nou after being left frustrated by the club. In fact, there could be up to eight changes from the team that featured against Real Sociedad, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, for one, set to start in between the sticks in place of Neto, who has been asked to leave the club after falling behind Inaki Pena in the pecking order.

Barcelona are set to kickstart their 2022/23 campaign later this evening as they play hosts to Rayo Vallecano in the season opener.

However, Barcelona have not given up their pursuit of a new right-back just yet. Moreover, Barcelona are unlikely to prioritise a move for any new player before they sort out their player registration ahead of the new season. He has also had difficulties integrating himself into Xavi’s tactical setup.

Barcelona will be hoping to start their 2022-23 La Liga campaign with a win when they host Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Saturday.

They have been prudent in the transfer market and have bolstered their squad with mostly free agents and loan deals. Rayo Head coach Iraola has no injury concerns to deal with before the game and has the full squad available to him. Rayo Vallecano squad and team news The Liga fixture will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on Premier Sports 1 and La Liga TV. It will be available to stream live through Premier Player. Meanwhile, Rayo achieved their best league finish in half a decade as they ended their 2021-22 campaign in 13th spot after getting promoted to the top flight last season. Barcelona will be hoping to start their 2022-23 La Liga campaign with a win when they host Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Saturday. The Catalans finished second in the league last season, 13 points adrift of champions Real Madrid, and will be aiming to bring back the Liga trophy to Catalunya following several key signings in the summer.

The likes of Manchester United have even pushed heavily for a move for de Jong this summer. But the transfer has not come to fruition as the player has never ...

Frenkie de Jong has been one of Barcelona’s biggest chips in the transfer market this summer. The likes of Manchester United have even pushed heavily for a move for de Jong this summer. Ever since the start of the transfer window, the midfielder was identified as one of the biggest sources of revenue.

Working against the clock, Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets in the hopes of meeting the Spanish league's financial rules.

Barcelona is linked to interest in Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso, who would provide competition for Jordi Alba at left back. If it isn’t, the (necessary) amount must be close to that.” Orpheus Media is run by Catalan businessman Jaume Roures, the owner of Mediapro, a major television company involved in Spanish soccer but whose 2020 broadcast rights deal for the French league collapsed. Despite efforts to reduce costs and pay down its debt, Barcelona still holds 1 billion euros ($1 billion) in debt and has seen its salary cap slashed by the league in recent seasons. “The league won’t have any problems with this operation,” Roures told Cadena SER radio. Real Betis is also still waiting to register several players.

Barcelona have registered several of their new signings with La Liga, making some of their top transfers eligible to play against Rayo Vallecano in the ...

We have time until tomorrow." Today we are optimistic, but we will see. I think we will get out of it.

FC Barcelona will have all but one of their star acquisitions this summer when they host Rayo Vallecano in the start of the 2022/23 La Liga season during ...

10th min.: Quiet start to this one until Raphinha makes a run into the right side of the Rayo box and goes down on a challenge from the left back. 1st min.: Rayo kick off and they're aggressive from the start with a direct ball, and they're pressing high. With the summer signings registered and ready to play, Xavi Hernandez opts for this most productive and balanced lineup during preseason. 45th min.: Jordi Alba makes a key defensive intervention in the box to clear a cross that was heading to Rayo's Isi Palazon. Five minutes of stoppage time. Barcelona are aggressive, with and without the ball. He doesn't give them a chance to finish out the play and the bench is livid. That was the best chance of the game. 52nd min.: Another chance for Rayo! Sergio Camello runs onto a ball into space and it's chaos in the Barcelona defense. To add insult to injury, captain Sergio Busquets was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card after a high arm in the face of Rayo's Falcao. The Dutch do-it-all player gave Barcelona a lift when he came off the bench to play midfield. Lewandowski was the prize catch of the summer for Barcelona, and he was supposed to help resolve matches like these with opponents interested only in defending and countering. Barcelona needed more improvisation, creativity, and sharpness from the two.

Barcelona kicked off their La Liga campaign vs Rayo Vallecano tonight in front of a near-sold out Camp Nou. Three new signings in the form of Robert ...

The Pole could have won a penalty in any other league, but it was not to be with La Liga’s referees. His off-the-ball runs caught Rayo off-guard often, and he even forced a solid save from Stole Dimitrievski. Garcia, on the contrary, was rather careless. Eventually, he was sent off in injury time. Christensen had the best game of all debutants tonight. Araujo started as a right-back, and looked unsurprisingly out of his depth in possession.

Barcelona were held to a disappointing goalless draw by Rayo Vallecano as a summer of uncertainty off the pitch spilled over into their LaLiga opener at Camp Nou on Saturday. Barca's frustration was then amplified in stoppage time when Sergio Busquets ...

Another of the new signings, Raphinha, then had Barcelona's clearest chance of the first half to break the deadlock. It's a shame because we wanted to show the fans that we're on a good path. "We will have to analyse the game, improve and keep believing in the model of play.

ALL EYES ON: Lewandowski was the man of the moment at Camp Nou but his La Liga debut was ultimately underwhelming. During the first half, he put the ball in the ...

During the first half, he put the ball in the back of the net but was a couple of yards offside. There will be plenty of improved performances when the new signings are allowed time to adjust to the club. It was clear that the new signings are not quite used to playing together as a unit, something they will hope to rectify in the coming weeks and months. ALL EYES ON: Lewandowski was the man of the moment at Camp Nou but his La Liga debut was ultimately underwhelming. Perhaps the right formula will emerge during a tough upcoming trip to face Real Sociedad. WHAT HAPPENED? The new era at Barcelona didn't get off to the start Xavi would have wanted.

FC Barcelona have recently managed to register four of their new signings in the form of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie ...

The Spanish journalist suggests Barcelona continue to harbour the hopes of signing Silva this month. According to David Bernabeu Reverter, Barcelona are keeping close tabs on Bernardo Silva as well. The players have been registered just in time for the club’s season opener against Rayo Vallecano later this evening.

Working against the clock, Barcelona has sold off even more of its club assets in the hopes of meeting the Spanish league's financial rules.

Barcelona is linked to interest in Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso, who would provide competition for Jordi Alba at left back. If it isn’t, the (necessary) amount must be close to that.” Orpheus Media is run by Catalan businessman Jaume Roures, the owner of Mediapro, a major television company involved in Spanish soccer but whose 2020 broadcast rights deal for the French league collapsed. Despite efforts to reduce costs and pay down its debt, Barcelona still holds 1 billion euros ($1 billion) in debt and has seen its salary cap slashed by the league in recent seasons. “The league won’t have any problems with this operation,” Roures told Cadena SER radio. Real Betis is also still waiting to register several players.

Xavi's new signings couldn't make an impact at Camp Nou in their first LaLiga match of the season, with Lewandowski failing to find the net.

It's a shame because we wanted to show the fans that we're on a good path. We will have to analyse the game, improve and keep believing in the model of play. Luis Suarez's goal in 2019 was the Catalan's last against Rayo. That's not down to luck. The pre-game optimism of the 81,000 fans at Camp Nou turned to whistles in the second half as Dimitrievski time wasted at every opportunity. He made six saves in total on a memorable opening day for Rayo. No one deserves too much criticism for Barca dropping points, but left-back Jordi Alba was perhaps the player furthest away from his best. Luckily for Barca, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was in good form to ensure they didn't suffer a third straight defeat to Andoni Iraola's team. Iraola is a fantastic young coach and he has some talented players, despite not having a penny to spend. Busquets was shown a late red card for a second booking. When Lewandowski did beat him early in the first half, the flag went up. Barca do not have enough salary space to register the defender yet. Since losing to Rayo in April, Barca have spent over €150 million on new players.

ALL EYES ON: Lewandowski was the man of the moment at Camp Nou but his La Liga debut was ultimately underwhelming. During the first half, he put the ball in the ...

During the first half, he put the ball in the back of the net but was a couple of yards offside. There will be plenty of improved performances when the new signings are allowed time to adjust to the club. It was clear that the new signings are not quite used to playing together as a unit, something they will hope to rectify in the coming weeks and months. ALL EYES ON: Lewandowski was the man of the moment at Camp Nou but his La Liga debut was ultimately underwhelming. Perhaps the right formula will emerge during a tough upcoming trip to face Real Sociedad. WHAT HAPPENED? The new era at Barcelona didn't get off to the start Xavi would have wanted.

The Spotify Camp Nou brimmed with excitement for the first time in several months as Barcelona took on Rayo Vallecano in their La Liga curtain raiser.

For all their valiant efforts and chances created, Barcelona failed to find the back of the net. Frank Kessie’s goal in the 88th minute was ruled out because of an offside move in the buildup. Aubameyang replaced Jordi Alba in what was a clear indication that Xavi was gunning for the win. Almost immediately, Fati had a chance to score when Dembele found him in the 65th minute. The wingers were the protagonists, toying around with Rayo Vallecano’s defence and it was astounding that Barcelona did not have a goal to show. The striker neatly lobbed the ball past Dimitrievski but the goal was ruled out for offside.

Barcelona will be hoping to start their 2022-23 La Liga campaign with a win when they host Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Saturday.

They have been prudent in the transfer market and have bolstered their squad with mostly free agents and loan deals. Rayo Head coach Iraola has no injury concerns to deal with before the game and has the full squad available to him. Rayo Vallecano squad and team news The Liga fixture will be broadcast in the United Kingdom on Premier Sports 1 and La Liga TV. It will be available to stream live through Premier Player. Meanwhile, Rayo achieved their best league finish in half a decade as they ended their 2021-22 campaign in 13th spot after getting promoted to the top flight last season. Barcelona will be hoping to start their 2022-23 La Liga campaign with a win when they host Rayo Vallecano at Camp Nou on Saturday. The Catalans finished second in the league last season, 13 points adrift of champions Real Madrid, and will be aiming to bring back the Liga trophy to Catalunya following several key signings in the summer.

Barcelona wants to offload the 25-year-old to balance the books and have enough room in its budget to register new defender Jules Kounde but De Jong appears ...

How are we allowing ourselves to be put in a position like that? And he's looking around and saying "not for me." It's all or nothing for him, he no longer has anything to lose.'

Despite a scramble to register its new star acquisitions the day before the La Liga season opener, they couldn't help FC Barcelona find the back of the net ...

10th min.: Quiet start to this one until Raphinha makes a run into the right side of the Rayo box and goes down on a challenge from the left back. 1st min.: Rayo kick off and they're aggressive from the start with a direct ball, and they're pressing high. 45th min.: Jordi Alba makes a key defensive intervention in the box to clear a cross that was heading to Rayo's Isi Palazon. Five minutes of stoppage time. He doesn't give them a chance to finish out the play and the bench is livid. Barcelona are aggressive, with and without the ball. He tried to make the best of a poor Raphinha cross in the first half, and then he had a chance to be the hero with six minutes remaining, but he could not contort his body quickly enough to take advantage of a rebound allowed by the Rayo 'keeper. That was the best chance of the game. 52nd min.: Another chance for Rayo! Sergio Camello runs onto a ball into space and it's chaos in the Barcelona defense. The Dutch do-it-all player gave Barcelona a lift when he came off the bench to play midfield. To add insult to injury, captain Sergio Busquets was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card after a high arm in the face of Rayo's Falcao. Lewandowski was the prize catch of the summer for Barcelona, and he was supposed to help resolve matches like these with opponents interested only in defending and countering. And there are plenty more of these matches left on the calendar.

Xavi's new signings couldn't make an impact at Camp Nou in their first LaLiga match of the season, with Lewandowski failing to find the net.

It's a shame because we wanted to show the fans that we're on a good path. We will have to analyse the game, improve and keep believing in the model of play. Luis Suarez's goal in 2019 was the Catalan's last against Rayo. That's not down to luck. The pre-game optimism of the 81,000 fans at Camp Nou turned to whistles in the second half as Dimitrievski time wasted at every opportunity. He made six saves in total on a memorable opening day for Rayo. No one deserves too much criticism for Barca dropping points, but left-back Jordi Alba was perhaps the player furthest away from his best. Luckily for Barca, goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was in good form to ensure they didn't suffer a third straight defeat to Andoni Iraola's team. Iraola is a fantastic young coach and he has some talented players, despite not having a penny to spend. Busquets was shown a late red card for a second booking. When Lewandowski did beat him early in the first half, the flag went up. Barca do not have enough salary space to register the defender yet. Since losing to Rayo in April, Barca have spent over €150 million on new players.

Barcelona dominated the match with almost 70 per cent of possession and 18 goal attempts to two for Rayo Vallecano but Robert Lewandowski and co were unable ...

Maybe the pressure and expectation got a little under our skin," Xavi told DAZN. Barcelona dominated the match with almost 70 per cent of possession and 18 goal attempts to two for Rayo. Barcelona dominated the match with almost 70 per cent of possession and 18 goal attempts to two for Rayo Vallecano but Robert Lewandowski and co were unable to find breakthrough

Barcelona's 2022/23 season was not off to the flying start like fans expected after the successful registration of all but one of their new players as they ...

We are disappointed, but we have to be patient and trust the project. Pedri had to be taken off with around 20 minutes left on the clock due to a knock he picked up. It’s the only sport that doesn’t have it. The main goal is to win titles. Xavi admitted that there are a lot of expectations from this Barcelona team and insisted that he will not look for excuses when things go wrong. I’ve told the players that the pressure is on me now.” But we have to keep believing in the model, working hard,” he added. We need to improve our effectiveness and must better understand how to create chances.” We have to analyse the game well, improve, and continue. The humidity and heat affected us. And manager Xavi owned up to that, stating that the team will work out what went wrong and improve. “It wasn’t our best game, we got to their area, but we weren’t effective.

As reported by Telegraph reporter Mike McGrath, midfielder Frenkie de Jong has decided to prioritize Chelsea over Manchester United if he is to leave ...

McGrath writes that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is looking to add one more player, and Frenkie de Jong suits the bill to perfection. It’s clear that Barcelona are not ruling out de Jong’s departure as they understand his exit would free up significant space in terms of finances. The Red Devils had an agreement in place with Barcelona for long but given their absence in the UEFA Champions League, they were unable to convince the midfielder to become their new signing.

Barcelona head coach Xavi has asked for patience as their 2022/23 La Liga season started with a 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

It’s disappointing, but we ask for patience.” “It’s a pity, as we wanted to show the fans we are on the right track. Despite creating chances throughout, Barcelona were unable to find a way through, against their resilient hosts in Catalonia, on a frustrating night for the home side.

Xavi Hernandez expressed his disappointment after Barcelona's goalless draw against Rayo Vallecano on home soil in their LaLiga Santander opener on Saturday ...

"We have to analyse and improve. Last year it was more difficult." It's a shame because we wanted to show the fans that we are on the right track. Even more so with this attitude." Maybe, by looking for an explanation, we have been a bit more stressed. However, Xavi made clear that he considers him as a key player for Barcelona.

There were lofty expectations from Xavi's team, especially after the club were able to register all but one new signing on the eve of the game. However, Andoni ...

However, the Uruguayan insisted that there is still a long time left in the competition. And, speaking after the game, Barcelona defender Eric Garcia acknowledged the same, while adding that the team needed to improve from hereon. The visitors did a great job of keeping the Barcelona attackers at bay for large parts.

Barcelona vice-president Rafael Yuste has revealed that new signing Jules Kounde wanted to play in the opening La Liga game against Rayo Vallecano but the ...

This way, Mundo Deportivo says the team cannot present the income from the sale, as it will rather be the amortization of the cost. Meanwhile, it must be noted that the registration of the aforementioned players comes as a huge sigh of relief for the team as they have not only entered the books for domestic competitions, but also for the continental championship, the UEFA Champions League. Once that is done, Barcelona can not only focus on Kounde’s registration but can also work on new signings like Marcos Alonso and Bernardo Silva.

The Catalans dominated the game and had 21 shots as opposed to Rayo's meagre four. Ansu Fati, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Sergio Busquets came very close ...

The pressure is now on Xavi to work out a solution. After the game, Andoni Iraola revealed that they had a special plan to neutralise Lewandowski’s threat. In 90 minutes, he made four saves to deny the Blaugranas a goal, including two from inside the box. The hosts had a staggering 21 shots on goal, including six on target. They dominated the game with close to 70% possession and had eight corner kicks. The season is long, and this is just the start.

Robert Lewandowski, for the better part of the last decade, played with one of Europe's most physically demanding teams at Bayern Munich.

On the contrary, Barcelona have often been criticised for their lack of intensity. Barcelona’s physical preparation seemed on point yesterday against Rayo Vallecano, as the team strove for a win. If Xavi can correct the mistakes of his predecessors and help Barcelona reach the peak of their fitness, the short-term future looks very promising.

Former champions Barcelona were off to a frustrating start to their La Liga 2022-23 campaign as the side remained unable taste the triumph as Rayo Vallecano ...

Things got even more frustrating for the side in the extra time as their captain Sergios Busquets walked off the field after being given a red card. Iago Aspas scored in the final minutes of the first half to give Celta Vigo the lead, and Goncalo Paciencia scored in the 63rd minute to give the side a solid 2-0 lead. SPAIN: Former champions Barcelona were off to a frustrating start to their La Liga 2022-23 campaign as the side remained unable taste the triumph as Rayo Vallecano held their nerves to force a draw.

Barcelona could not find a way past Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night, in what can only be classified as a disappointing start to their La Liga campaign.

While Barcelona have recruited a number of star signings this summer, but Pedri has all the talent to be the key cog in their midfield. Shortly after in the 72nd minute, he was withdrawn from the action in favour of Franck Kessie. Yet they will be grateful that it was not worse.

For the better part of the off-season, Frenkie de Jong's name has been dragged through the mud by the Barcelona administration. His contract has been leaked ...

And also, his renewal in 2020 promised him a €30 million salary this season, which the new administration deemed extremely excessive. His contract has been leaked, his renewal deemed illegal, and the club has tried their best to push him out. It had been reported, time and again, that the reason why Barcelona want to sell de Jong was multi-faceted.

With Barcelona's economic policies starting to resurface, the club are being pressured to offload a few of the star players in order to make way for new ...

The Gabonese international has become a target for Chelsea, with Thomas Tuchel reportedly keen on attaining his services. It appears Aubameyang has emerged as the ideal option, especially in light of Barcelona’s financial plight. Frenkie de Jong has been the centre of attention throughout the summer, with the midfielder being subjected to a move to Manchester United. The Dutchman has been left frustrated by the club and a move away from Camp Nou could soon be on the horizon.

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG to Chelsea is gathering some momentum with Barcelona willing to talk.

It is claimed that Barcelona want a fee in the region of £20m while Chelsea are edging towards 'making a reasonable offer'. The report adds that Chelsea may seek a loan deal while paying Aubameyang's full wages for the season. With Barcelona now registering their new signings, it appears as though they're ready to discuss the possibility of letting Aubameyang leave.

The Blaugrana have already made some eye-catching additions, none more than the signing of Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich. However, they are still ...

Barcelona boss Xavi sees the ex-Arsenal captain as an important part of his plans and wants to keep him at the club. The 33-year-old Gabonese hitman is attracting serious interest from Premier League giants Chelsea, who are desperate to add a new No. 9 to their roster. However, given Barcelona’s financial situation, funding a move for the Portuguese international could prove tricky.

Patience is the name of the game for Barcelona after head coach Xavi played down his side's draw 0-0 with Rayo Vallecano on the opening day of the new La ...

It was a match to be able to earn it well.' 'I don't want to look for excuses. The Blaugrana's dominated possession and testing Vallecano's keeper six times during the match.

Former Netherlands attacking midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has expressed his discontent with the whole Frenkie de Jong situation, saying that Barcelona ...

But as of now, we judge it differently and I find it a disgrace when you play for them,” he concluded. Van der Vaart also added that this kind of treatment is putting Barcelona in a bad place. You sign a contract and then you fulfil the contract or leave on good terms, but not like this.

Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen were all registered last week after the club sold a further 24.5 per cent of Barca ...

'Exits are still being worked on. Barcelona president Joan Laporta refused to rule out further signings this summer despite the LaLiga club struggling to register all their new players. Barcelona president Joan Laporta, seen with new signing Robert Lewandowski, hasn't ruled out the possibility of further signings this summer

Chelsea have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and have submitted an offer worth nearly €14 million for the veteran striker.

The Blues are also willing to double Aubameyang’s salary, which has temped the Gabonese international. The journalist also reports that Thomas Tuchel is pushing for the transfer, and wants Chelsea to match Barcelona’s asking price of €25 million. Barcelona are willing to continue negotiations with Chelsea as Memphis Depay’s potential move to Juventus has been halted.

Barcelona's transfer dealings this summer continue to surprise and with just under three weeks remaining in the transfer market, there might be more to come ...

Barcelona have plenty of depth in attack and MD believe that the Azulgrana would consider an exit if it meant being able to bid for Bernardo Silva. Lewandowski’s position is likely the only guaranteed spot in Xavi Hernandez’s front three and Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Ousmane Dembele and Ansu Fati are fighting it out for the other two, but both Fati and Torres have played through the middle before. Yet Chelsea have shown a strong interest in him and former manager Thomas Tuchel is very keen on a reunion in London. Given Aubameyang will likely play second fiddle to Robert Lewandowski, it might create the conditions necessary for an exit. According to Mundo Deportivo, Aubameyang is happy in Barcelona both in terms of his life and with the team.

Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the latest player to be linked with a move to Chelsea this summer.

Should Chelsea wish to land Aubameyang this window, their main problem may be convincing Barcelona to let him go once they make an offer. According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, a deal for Aubameyang is one of Chelsea's priorities at this moment in time. The Blaugrana were able to sign him for free back in January after his contract with Arsenal was cancelled and it is said that Chelsea are only willing to pay half of the Catalan club's current asking price.

Chelsea have already had a bid rejected for Barcelona striker Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang, with Thomas Tuchel searching for a new No.9 in the transfer window.

United have also been linked with the player, with Erik ten Hag hoping to add another forward to his squad before the deadline. According to Toni Juanmartí, Barcelona have rejected a €14million bid from Chelsea for the experienced forward. Aubameyang has been mentioned as a possible target, after he scored 68 Premier League goals for Arsenal in his four-year spell at the Emirates Stadium.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta indicates that the Catalan giants could still make further signings this summer despite experiencing problems with.

Bernardo Silva has been linked with the La Liga club, while Marcos Alonso is set to join from Chelsea, but for new signings to be completed, there must be player sales. Barcelona club president Joan Laporta has indicated that there could still be further addition's to Xavi's side. However, while four of the five additions were registered on Friday in time for Saturday's opening league game after selling off 24.5% in Barca Studios, Barcelona were still unable to complete the registration of Kounde.