The agent of Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has confirmed he is in talks with Barcelona over a surprise January transfer for his client.
German centre-back Mustafi is out of favour at Arsenal this season, and is behind new signing Gabriel Magalhaes in the pecking order in north London.
Mustafi has featured just twice for the Gunners in the Premier League this campaign and is itching to complete a move away for regular football.
The defender's contract is set to expire in June next year meaning it is in Arsenal's best interest to move him on in January to ensue they get a fee for him.
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