Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Rodri: Xavi provides 5 Manchester Metropolis stars to Barcelona’s summer time wishlist – Paper Spherical

Xavi planning Man Metropolis raid

Barcelona boss Xavi is able to launch an bold summer time raid on Manchester Metropolis. The 43-year-old believes the Liga leaders want so as to add extra high quality and depth to their squad to develop into a European powerhouse as soon as once more. Xavi is hoping that Barca make investments as soon as once more this summer time and is focusing on quite a few big-name stars at Manchester Metropolis.

“Barca are additionally monitoring the conditions of Spain internationals Aymeric Laporte – who has began simply six Premier League video games this season – and holding-midfielder Rodri, who’s seen as a long-term successor to Busquets at membership and worldwide degree.

“The report has additionally linked the membership to midfielder Bernardo Silva – who was monitored final switch window within the occasion that Frenkie de Jong left the membership – alongside striker Julian Alvarez, who joined Metropolis final summer time however who has began simply six league video games for Pep Guardiola’s aspect.”

Abraham may make summer time return

Tammy Abraham may make a return to the Premier League this summer time as quite a few prime golf equipment put together to strengthen their assaults within the low season. Chelsea have left the door ajar for a possible return by negotiating a buy-back clause in his contract as a part of the switch to Roma in 2021, whereas Manchester United are additionally within the 25-year-old.

“Manchester United scouts have additionally been in common attendance at Roma’s video games to observe Abraham’s progress this season, however Chelsea have first refusal and Roma are obliged to tell them if somebody is available in and matches the buy-back clause.”

Caceido nonetheless needed regardless of new deal

Premier League giants are nonetheless hopeful of finishing a deal to signal Moises Caicedo from Brighton this summer time, even though the 21-year-old signed a brand new four-year contract final week. Arsenal had quite a few bids rejected for Caceido within the January switch window, whereas there’s additionally long-term curiosity from Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.

“Mikel Arteta’s aspect are actually a scorching favorite to signal Declan Rice within the low season, which may rule them out of the operating for Caicedo.

“However having now signed a brand new deal, Brighton are prone to have now raised his asking worth, including a little bit extra safety to their finish of the association.”

Newcastle goal Saints star

Newcastle United are focusing on a summer time switch for Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu, who may very well be out there for a cut-price payment. The Ghana worldwide might be coming into the ultimate 12 months of his contract, which expires in the summertime of 2024, and would even be anticipated to push for a transfer if the south-coast membership undergo relegation from the Premier League.

“Salisu, 23, suits the age and profile of the kind of participant Newcastle are eager to recruit they usually see the defender as somebody they may develop right into a prime star.

“Salisu, who joined Southampton in the summertime of 2020 from Actual Valladolid, is ready to enter the ultimate 12 months of his contract at St Mary’s this summer time and Newcastle really feel they may land him for a cut-price payment of £15 million or much less.”