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Barcelona transfer rumours: Arsenal threaten Gundogan deal; Cancelo's fresh hope

2023-06-21 00:55
Tuesday's roundup of Barcelona transfer rumours includes news on Arsenal's rival bid for Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, Joao Cancelo's potential move to La Liga, Gavi's endorsement to sign a Spain teammate and more.
Barcelona transfer rumours: Arsenal threaten Gundogan deal; Cancelo's fresh hope

90min rounds up the latest Barcelona transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Arsenal have made renewed efforts to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City. The midfielder's contract is up in the summer and Barcelona are hoping to bring him to Catalonia. (Mundo Deportivo)

Barcelona are in the best position to sign Joao Cancelo from Manchester City, however. The Portugal full-back is also wanted by Arsenal and Bayern Munich. (SPORT)

Gavi has admitted that Real Sociedad midfielder and Spain teammate Martin Zubimendi would be an ideal replacement for the outgoing Sergio Busquets, stating: "Zubimendi is a top player. He would be a good replacement [for Busquets]. I love him. But I insist, we have to respect him and Real Sociedad. We'll see in the future." (SPORT)

Busquets is set to join up with former Barcelona colleague Lionel Messi at MLS side Inter Miami. (Miami Herald)

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Aston Villa are ready to rival Barcelona for the signing of Dani Parejo from Villarreal. The midfielder previously worked under Villa boss Unai Emery. (El Periodico Mediterraneo)

Barcelona are hoping to persuade Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic to turn down a move to Saudi Arabia in favour of one to La Blaugrana. (Sport Italia)

Franck Kessie will not be allowed to leave Barcelona unless an offer worth more than €25m comes in for him. (SPORT)

Head coach Xavi has not spoken with Espanyol star Sergi Darder over a switch across Catalonia this summer, despite reports claiming otherwise. (AS)

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