After settling for a goalless draw with Benfica in midweek, Xavi's Barcelona will take on Villarreal at El Madrigal on Saturday night. The Catalans have a lot of work to do under the new manager. aree club is also preparing ahead of the winter transfer window.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 27 November 2021.
Philippe Coutinho agrees to leave Barcelona
Philippe Coutinho is one of the biggest transfer flops in Barcelona's history. The former Liverpool midfielder was signed in 2018 for a sum of €135 million. Poor form, injury issues and an inability to nail down a starting berth have forced the Brazilian to become a peripheral figure at the club.
According to El Nacional Catalunya, Xavi has deemed Coutinho surplus to requirements at Barcelona. He doesn't see much value in the player and wants him offloaded.
The player's camp is aware of the fact that he is not wanted at Barcelona anymore. They are reportedly looking at potential destinations for the 29-year-old. The Catalans are looking to send him out on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy. This is because no big clubs are interested in taking a gamble on Coutinho.
In 102 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona, he has scored 24 goals and provided 14 assists.
Barcelona want €70 million for Frenkie De Jong
Due to their financial troubles, Barcelona are looking to offload Dutch midfielder Frenkie De Jong. They need to strengthen in other positions and midfield is a department where they are sufficiently well stocked.
El Nacional claims that Barcelona have slapped a €70 million price tag on the midfielder who has garnered attention from Manchester United and Manchester City. De Jong was an important player for Barcelona in the 2020-21 season.
However, his levels have dropped a bit this term and club president Joan Laporta and a large section of the fanbase are not entirely convinced of his quality.
Ferran Torres ready to join Barcelona
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Manchester City forward Ferran Torres' agent was at Barcelona's offices last Tuesday to discuss a move. It is further claimed that Barcelona director Mateu Almeny traveled to Manchester last week to try and engineer a deal for the youngster.
As per the report, Ferran Torres has already agreed to join Barcelona. However, the clubs are yet to reach an agreement. The Catalans have reportedly promised Torres that he will be an important player at the club. He has not been able to nail down a starting spot in Pep Guardiola's Manchester City side.
Despite their financial troubles, Barcelona are hoping that a deal can be done in January. The 21-year-old is currently sidelined with a foot injury. In 43 appearances across all competitions for Manchester City, Torres has scored 16 goals and provided four assists.
lacanortu
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Barca Just Need to Sell De Jong for 100 million (since he is still in Form) , Coutinho for 70 million, then Sell Ummiti, Lenglet and Sergi Roberto . That Can Be Up To 200 million. With That we can start transfer talks properly.
no will buy coutinho for 70 million
BarcaVsLanto
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Barca Just Need to Sell De Jong for 100 million (since he is still in Form) , Coutinho for 70 million, then Sell Ummiti, Lenglet and Sergi Roberto . That Can Be Up To 200 million. With That we can start transfer talks properly.
GGJK
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Barca ready again to disgrace and let go another quality player. You let go de Jong and pique stay complete madness 😠
ManCityFanForever
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I know irregular ellipsoid
Then you don’t know
vecbdilmr
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just messi
vecbdilmr
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messi
aguero_10
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You don’t know Geo spherical
I know irregular ellipsoid
dikaklmo
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Barcelona spoiled coutinho's career for just 20m...sell him to Newcastle he will become a star again u will need him.....shame on u barca
Honestly this guy spoiled himself we have given him many chances
reut
4
guardiola will turn Frankie into a beast
Yemadekrsu
6
Do not let frankie de Jon go barca please
ManCityFanForever
0
You mean an irregular ellipsoid
You don’t know Geo spherical
Mu18
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£80m+De Jong
for a 21 year old ?
Mu18
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They have Gavi and nico,they won't regret it
they're young
slgeek
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Offer De Jong in exchange of Torres and Laporte. De Jong is worth that much. ❤
zeddlmrsuy
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You mean an irregular ellipsoid
don't hurt the flat earthers...there are plenty of them in af
aguero_10
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Circle sounds better with the line you know Also it’s Geo-Spherical to be specific
You mean an irregular ellipsoid
ManCityFanForever
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You mean Sphere
Circle sounds better with the line you know Also it’s Geo-Spherical to be specific
aguero_10
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😂😂😂 Earth is really Circle
You mean Sphere
ManCityFanForever
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Wait what.. You again? 😂😂
😂😂😂 Earth is really Circle
Pescdeioy
5
de jong is going no where
kante123
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Sell Luke...Not Frenkie...If Barca sell Frenkie , they will surely regret it 😥
They have Gavi and nico,they won't regret it
SantiagoChun
4
frenkie is lot more than that he is worth 90millon , Coutinho was too cheap we get him for 140 million we should sell for 70millon come Barca think.these players just don't drop from the sky they were there because they are the best any club can get
Amhar_MN
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Sell Luke...Not Frenkie...If Barca sell Frenkie , they will surely regret it 😥
JonathanLois6
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i say in advance if Barca sold F. De Jong they will start to know the weakness of Midfield, Barca should not let him go, and discuss for the law salary for him, Sell Coutinho, Umtiti, L. De Jong, Puig, Neto, Lenglet,
Jocabeiry
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Barcelona spoiled coutinho's career for just 20m...sell him to Newcastle he will become a star again u will need him.....shame on u barca
he just spore himself poor performance
vecaeilmtz
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De Jong overrated
that you have a Barca badge is what is even more irritating than your comment
aguero_10
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Let them make a swap deal,Frenkie will well fit in Man city's style yet Barca needs a forward in Torez
Nobody is that dumb
aguero_10
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£80m+De Jong
Wait what.. You again? 😂😂
aguero_10
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Barcelona spoiled coutinho's career for just 20m...sell him to Newcastle he will become a star again u will need him.....shame on u barca
Hurt Coutinho fanboy spotted [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
thegreat1ne
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De Jong overrated
real madrid fan in disguise
philippe99
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Barcelona spoiled coutinho's career for just 20m...sell him to Newcastle he will become a star again u will need him.....shame on u barca
Madiva
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De Jong overrated
remove the badge
Hunbcesy
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De Jong overrated
You don’t watch de jong that’s why
capaoprtu
0
De Jong overrated
mabaeipsuy
4
I guess if Barcelona let f de jong to leave it would become disaster dicetion.
Benjin
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A large section of what fanbase are not convinced of Je Jong's quality? Are you serious right now?
Bukabkln
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psg should sign de jong
Watsky
4
Barcelona is annoying now
rohithirapur
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yup, I agree should have been more 🙄
nah, I thought 70 million for Ferran,..
ManCityFanForever
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for whom?
You-know-who
vuaipuy
0
£80m+De Jong
for whom?
vuaipuy
1
70 million?
yup, I agree should have been more 🙄
rooadklrty
1
dejong is important to us but his value have dropped, but let's get Dani olmo please,is a kind of midfielder that can help us more, is a kind of Rakitic
Tocbmou
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So, barca now want to sell de jong. after being the best player for the team since messi departed them.
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it will never happens
ManCityFanForever
4
£80m+De Jong
rohithirapur
0
70 million?
beuilnopst
3
city get de jong in exchange
jesalam14
2
So, barca now want to sell de jong. after being the best player for the team since messi departed them.
Annieboi
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successful deal I pray for
Mir Izhan
4