The Dutch midfielder is a crucial part of the club’s market plan, as far as the club is concerned. Because of hisenormous compensation package, the Blaugrana are unable to sign any new players until that money is paid.

Consequently, they are keen to get him out of the way before things get started.A transfer for the midfielder to Old Trafford has been hotly rumored by many. However, his departure from Camp Nou is being thwarted by the current circumstances.

Frenkie De Jong to join Premier League but not Manchester United?

Even if Manchester United are interested in signing the player, the Red Devils cannot guarantee himUEFA Champions League appearances in the upcoming season. Thus, the Premier League side are ready and waiting for the midfielder’s reaction before shelling out any cash.

Chelsea, on the other hand, have begun direct discussions with Xavi Hernandez‘s squadtocapture the giftedmidfielder. Over the pastweek, Manchester City had Marc Cucurella, but the Bluessnatched him away from them. To make matters more interesting, they are now attempting to defeat anotherlocal competitor.

According to The Athletic, the London-based teamhave initiated direct negotiations with Barcelona and are hopeful that a deal can be struck for the 25-year-old.However, they lag behind their Premier League competitors, with Manchester United having already agreed to pay €85million for the ace.

Chelsea have apparently been interested in signing De Jong for some time, and it seems that the club is now moving to complete a deal for the Netherlands international. The midfielder’sfuture in Spain might have been one of the themes of a meeting between Chelsea owner Boehly and Barca’s executives last month.

Although Xavi Hernandez had a hard time trying to turn the La Liga giants around, it seems that the changes are finally starting to pay off. Barca’s 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid last weekend has brought hope back to the Camp Nou.

Ferran has already earned a spot in the starting eleven and it would be safe to say that Traore did so too, as he impressed in his seconddebut at the club. Aubameyang came off the bench and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he finds a place from the start from now on. Meanwhile, their arrivals also means there’s no room for everyone.

3 players who would leave Barcelona next summer

The new situation in Barcelona would lead to the departure of three players at the end of the season. The Catalans’ squad is suddenly overloaded with forwards and many of them would not have too much playing time anymore.

According to Sport, Luuk de Jong, Memphis Depay, and Martin Braithwaite would have their days numbered at the Blaugrana. Barca currently have eight forwards in their roster: OusmaneDembele, Adama, Ferran, Ansu Fati, Aubameyang, de Jong, Memphis, andBraithwaite.

That explains their need to free up space and reduce the wage bill. Dembele will probably leave in July as a free agent, but Xavi’s idea would still be to let some players leave to land a world-class striker. Erling Haaland is reportedly the dream target, althoughit sounds practically impossible.

However, de Jong would leave the club anyway because his loan ends in June and Barca would not be interested in making the move permament. Braithwaite, meanwhile, has never impressed at Camp Nou and wouldn’t have room with all the forwards who are ahead of him.

Memphis’ case is quite surprising as he has joined Barcelona this season and looked like the team’s best player at the beginning. His performances took a slump, though, and he spent time on the sidelines due to injuries. He hasn’t fit into Xavi’s system so far and, with his contract up in 2023, the report claims the club would try to cash in for him.

In that way, he managed to secure a move away from Camp Nou, where he was significantly struggling. In addition, healso has doneBarcelona a grand favor, considering their shaky financial position at the moment.

Moreover, thedeparture of the Brazilian ace is not enough as it failed to create the ideal conditions for the Catalan giants. Xavi Hernandez’s sidearenow allegedly hoping to offload at least three more players before the conclusion of the January transfer window.

Luuk de Jong

The era of Luuk de Jong at Barcelona looks to be coming to an end, as per Catalan publication Sport. The 31-year-old veteran striker, who is presently on loan from Sevilla, might return to his parent club for the second half of the 2021-22 season. Another option is fellow La Liga team,Cadiz, who are in desperate need of a new goalscorer.To complete the move, all that is required is for the player to authorize it.

Yusuf Demir

The Austrian teenager is on loan from Rapid Vienna, but reports say that the attacker will not play for Barcelona again, since another appearance would trigger a €10m clause that would allow him to join the club permanently.He is presently at nine, and it was recently stated that the 18-year-old forwardwould be benched until after the January transfer window. The Blaugranado not want to sign him on a permanent basis because the club’s management believeshe has not progressed as much as he should have.

Samuel Umtiti

Barcelona is hoping to find a buyer for Samuel Umtiti, who is rumored to be a top target for Newcastle.The Sunhave reported recentlythat the Magpies are prepared to pay €20m for the French defender. After a horrific slew of various knee ailments catastrophically wrecked his career, the 28-year-old has wilted into the Barca abyss.

Having dropped to the Europa League for the first time in more than a decade, Los Cules hit rock bottom early in the season. However, things have slowly began to improve under Xavi with the team climbing places in the La Liga table.

And, even though they still have plenty of work to do and everything won’t change overnight, there are things Barca could take care of in order to get themselves back on track. That’s why Xavi might begin a house cleaning soon.

Report: Barcelona outcast set to be first victim of Xavi’s house cleaning

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are about to terminate their agreement with Sevilla for Luuk de Jong, whose loan deal was originally expected to expire at the end of the season.

The Dutchman, who arrived as a last-minute summer signing to fill the vacancy Antoine Griezmann left when he returned to Atletico Madrid, has failed to impress at the Blaugrana despite Ronald Koeman put all his trust in him.

de Jong will reportedly join Cadiz, who are currently 19th in the La Liga standings. He would leave Barca with only one goal to his name in nine appearances, while he failed to score in three starts in the Champions League.

A report stated the Spanish manager has already given the green light for the departures of three big-name players after his side fell to a disastrous defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in Germanywhich resulted in a third-place finish in Group E.

It’s never been a secret that Xavi was appointed to conductrebuild after Ronald Koeman‘s disappointing spell, but this chaotic situation may forcehim to make harsh decisions just a few months into his tenure. Sport reportsthat time is up for three other players – with only one of them having a possibility to prove everyone wrong.

Samuel Umtiti

A name that Barcelona havetried to get rid of for a long time but were unable to do so due to his expensive salary and lack of interested teams. Samuel Umtiti has not played a single minute for the Cules this season and that will probably not change even with Xavi at the helm.

Finding a destination for him might be an extremely tough task for the club, which won’t have other option but to rescind his deal if they want him gone. Then again, that would cost them a lot of money – something the club lacks right now.

Luuk de Jong

He’s not been at the club for as many years as Umtiti, yet his days at Camp Nou would already be numbered. Luuk de Jong was a quite strange, last-minute signing the Catalans have made while they moved on Antoine Griezmann.

The move didn’t make sense except for Ronald Koeman’s interest in his fellow Dutchman striker, who has previously performed well for Sevilla. But de Jong’s performances at the Blaugranahave left a lot to be desired and his experience wouldn’t last more than six months.

Philippe Coutinho

The report also cites former Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, who after nearly four years in Barcelona has never looked like the player who shone in the Premier League – and who cost El Blaugrana $148.50 million.

However, his would be a different case. Xavi reportedly sees potential in him and trusts that Coutinho can still get back to his best version once and for all. But the club’s hierarchy might be concerned with his massive contract and disappointing level. So, it remains to be seen if he can change their opinion by the end of the month.

Both the Spaniard and Los Cules’ fans were eagerly waiting for this moment as it seemed like a matter of time before they were together again. But the emotional welcome is already part of the past and it’s time to work to get Barca back on track.

El Blaugrana need to bounce back fast from a weak start to the La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, and even though things may not change overnight, the club may have to make some modificationssooner rather than later. That’s why Xavi would letsix players leave in winter.

Report: Xavi would let six players leave Barcelona in January

It’s rebuild time for Barcelona again. Another manager has failed to restore success at the club and Xavi will have the task to bring back glory days to Barca, where a number of players could see their way out soon.

According to Jose Alvarez of Spanisht TV show El Chiringuito, Xavi will put the following playersup for sale: Neto, Clement Lenglet, Samuel Umtiti, Philippe Coutinho, Martin Braithwaite, and Luuk de Jong.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see any of them packing their bags in a few months as their spell with Los Cules left a lot to be desired, especially considering that Barcelona spent more than €200mfor all of them during Josep Maria Bartomeu‘s tenure.

Many of these players have been given countless opportunities to prove their worth and turn things around. But Barcelona can’t keep on wasting time and Xavi knows it very well, as he’ll try to deliver results from day one.

Joan Laporta made the decision after Los Cules lost on Wednesday to Rayo Vallecano, which was the final straw for a process that has seen a number of embarrassing defeats. Besides, Barca need to get back on track fast.

Sacking Koeman looked like the first measure the club needed to make in order to turn things around, but that wouldn’t be it. When the winter transfer window arrives, a player who was mainly supported bythe Dutchman would be shown the exit door.

Barcelona reportedly considering first winterdepartureafter Koeman’s sacking

It’s not been an easy summer transfer window for Barca due to their financial crisis, which preventedthem from making expensive signings. Instead, they had to look for cheaper options.

In a shocking transfer deadline day, which saw Antoine Griezmann returning to Atletico Madrid, everyone was left a bit surprised when Barcelona landed Luuk de Jong from Sevilla. The 31-year-old striker is on loan until the end of the season but his future at Camp Nou could be over sooner, according to Sport.

Besides being a cheap alternative, the reason why Barca signed him was Koeman’s interest in him, which no one else at the club seemed to share. And de Jong’s poor performances so far helped little to changetheir minds. The Spanish outlet reports Barcelona will try to offload him come January as he wouldn’t fit in Xavi Hernandez‘s plans either.

Barcaare currently ninth in La Liga standings with 15 points, nine shy of current leaders Real Sociedad, and third in Group E of the Champions League after a disastrous start suffering back-to-back 0-3 defeats to Bayern and Benfica, respectively.So, sacking Koeman mayhave just beenthe firstof manychanges the club will face.

This transfer window was defined by the moves made by Lionel Messi to PSG and Cristiano Ronaldo back to Manchester United, but there were other signings that in their own way will be ones to watch for the clubs and players involved. While clubs have done the best they can to limit spending others like Manchester City and Manchester United have thrown the kitchen sink in order to land their targets.

Here is a review of the last-minute transfers from August 31st, while some names may not be striking, they could very well be huge for the club and player involved. Here are 7 last minute transfer window signings to take notice this season.

7. Emerson Royal – Barcelona to Tottenham, €25 million

22-year-old Brazilian, Emerson Royal made an unexpected and interesting move to Spurs on the final day of the transfer window. Royal who was involved in a strange operation in 2019 which saw him move from Atlético Mineiro in Brazil to Spain in a joint transfer between Real Betis and Barcelona. Royal played two seasons for Betis and later Barcelona exercised their buy option and bought 100% of the player for €9 million from Betis. Two months later Barcelona sold Royal to Spurs for €25 million, in need of cash Barcelona made a good deal off a player who has had a modest career in Europe. For Royal, a chance to play at Spurs and be away from all the Barcelona drama can help him get back on the Brazilian national team.

6. Tiemoue Bakayoko – Chelsea to AC Milan, Loan

Tiemoue Bakayoko is just one of those Chelsea players stuck in limbo and has been loaned out yet again this time for a second stint at AC Milan. The French midfielder has good pace and dribbling and now back at Milan will hopefully impress and live up to his potential.

5. Luuk de Jong – Barcelona, Loan

Despite being 1 billion euros in debt, Barcelona is still a destination for players. Netherland’s striker Luuk de Jong moved to Barcelona on a loan from Sevilla. For de Jong he is entering a good situation personally as he is highly rated by Ronald Koeman. Barcelona is in rebuild mode and Koeman’s job will depend on getting the most from “his” players.

4. Matthew Hoppe – Real Mallorca, € 3.3 million

An American cracks the list, Matthew Hoppe was the subject of a lot of transfer rumors this offseason and the young American kept a cool head. The 20-year-old striker jumps from Schalke 04 and all their issues to Real Mallorca of La Liga for € 3.3 million. Hoppe has a huge upside due to his age, in Germany he was the first American player to ever score a hat-trick in the Bundesliga.

3. Nuno Mendes – Sporting CP to Paris Saint-Germain, Loan

Nothing is going to stop PSG from making a push for this season’s Champions League and 19-year-old Nuno Mendes will be along for the ride. The left back played very well for Sporting CP on their way to the title last season and will be a good helping hand for the long season at PSG. PSG is the place to be right now, and Mendes is in great company.

2. Saúl Ñíguez – Chelsea, Loan

Spanish midfielder Saúl Ñíguez is just another top player on an already stacked Chelsea side that will look to win the Premier League and defend their Champions League title. Ñíguez is a central midfielder that has good passing ability and will hope to link up well with the Chelsea attack when called upon.

1. Antoine Griezmann – Atlético Madrid, Loan

Maybe the biggest move on the last day of the transfer window, French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann returns to Atlético Madrid after an up and down stint at Barcelona which saw him score 22 goals in 74 La Liga games. Barcelona needed to clear Griezmann’s salary and once again sent a player to a direct rival, while for the French star it’s a chance to get back to the top of his game.