Transfer News: Barcelona’s Strategic Adjustments and January Targets

Barcelona has recently met with the agents of Marc Guehi, the 25-year-old Crystal Palace defender. However, they have decided to reduce their interest in acquiring the England international, who is set to become a free agent next summer, primarily due to financial constraints.

In contrast, England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, has expressed his desire to remain at Barcelona, where he joined on loan from Manchester United this past summer.

Crystal Palace is anticipated to compete with West Ham for the signing of 25-year-old Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen from Wolves in the January transfer window.

Meanwhile, Tottenham defender Radu Dragusin, 23, is being targeted by Roma, who are considering a loan arrangement with an option to buy for the Romania international.

Liverpool has shifted its focus to 23-year-old Bradley Barcola, a winger from Paris Saint-Germain, as Antoine Semenyo is reportedly keen on a move to Manchester City.

Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 29, is relishing what he describes as “the best period of my life” since joining Trabzonspor on loan from Manchester United in September.

Barcelona is also pursuing promising English winger Ajay Tavares, who will celebrate his 16th birthday on December 28, from Championship side Norwich City.

Both Bournemouth and Chelsea have shown interest in Lazio’s 25-year-old Spanish defender Mario Gila.

West Ham’s 19-year-old winger Luis Guilherme is attracting attention from Sporting, which is looking to secure the Brazilian on loan with an obligation to buy.

Aston Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, may face a quiet January transfer window due to ongoing concerns regarding the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability regulations.

Additionally, Cologne is interested in re-signing Leeds’ 26-year-old Belgian defender Sebastiaan Bornauw, who previously played for the club from 2019 to 2021.