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Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta may be forced to hand in a transfer request to force through his move to join Barcelona, according to reports.The Spain international has one year remaining on his deal with the Blues but could be allowed to depart for free this summer, as his deal was only extended in April due to a clause in his contract. While Chelsea are not expected to block his departure, it is believed the defender would have to make them aware of his desire to leave.However, Barcelona are reportedly growing impatient with the lack of progress and may encourage the Blues legend to ask for his deal to be terminated — freeing him to head to the Camp Nou.

La Liga president Javier Tebas has announced Barcelona will not be allowed to buy anyone in the upcoming transfer window - stating that if he let them spend the whole league would 'collapse'.

Bernardo Silva was linked with a move to Barcelona throughout the summer, but it could be another Manchester City midfielder that the Spanish giants target come the next transfer window if the latest reports are to be believed.

Barcelona hijacked Real Madrid's move for top starlet Pablo Torre courtesy of a video call from manager Xavi Hernandez.The midfield maestro, 18, has amassed seven goals and nine assists for Racing Santander in the Spanish third division this season, putting him firmly on the wish-list of Europe's most elite clubs.Despite keen interest from abroad, in the Premier League and Bundesliga, it was Barcelona who won the race of his signature with Torre penning a deal until 2026.Needing a clear pathway to first-team football, the youngster's mind was made up via a personal video call from the Blaugrana boss.Xavi's high-possession football is said to appeal to Torre who is also also excited at the prospect of forming long-term partnerships with fellow wonderkids Pedri and Gavi.The Athletic state that the Barca manager and Chief Executive Officer Mateu Alemany lead the way in the race to sign the 18-year-old.But it was the clear route to senior football that swung the decision for Torre as the La Liga leaders wanted him to join as an academy signing.The report claims that Real Madrid’s approach was headed up by the Fabrica recruitment team and initially Torre was to be placed into their development squad.HAVE YOUR SAY! Is Xavi the man to lead Barcelona back to their glory days? Let us know in the comments section.It wasn't until the player had already chosen Barca that Los Blancos' CEO Jose Angel Sanchez joined conversations.The Catalan juggernauts paid a measly £4.1m to secure the signing but attainable add-ons mean that the total value of the transfer is £16.5million.And Xavi raved about his new signing when speaking to the press ahead of their fixture against Osasuna.Want to be on the ball with all of the latest football

Barcelona's new kit was leaked online - with some even dubbing the new jersey as a 'future classic'.The Spanish giants are set for a major overhaul in terms of their new shirt, with a host of new sponsors lined up.Their current agreements with Rakuten and Beko both have less than six months to runAnd Barca have been given a huge financial boost after reportedly agreeing mega-money deals with both Spotify and Polkadot to feature on their net kit.Spotify is set to be their new main sponsor, with leaks showing the iconic red and blue stripes meshed together with a striking dark navy piping around the body of the shirt.And if the reaction from fans online is anything to go by, the financial stricken giants will be in for another cash boost as people flock to buy their new jersey.One fan made his feelings on the leaked kit clear, tweeting: "Future classic if leaks are to be believed."Another kept it short and sweet, posting: "Looks unreal" while another reacted: "I love it! I think it looks amazing".And one couldn't resist sharing his foolproof plan to cash in on the appealing new design: "Braithwaite 10 on the back and it'll be worth millions in a couple decades".What do you think of Barcelona's proposed new kit? Let us know in the comments section below.With a couple of big new sponsors on the horizon and some promising transfer business done over the past few weeks, things are starting to look up again for Barcelona.New boss Xavi Hernandez has played a key role in helping to revitalise the club since he returned to take the top job back in November.Barca made a strong start to the month by snapping up Manchester City starlet Ferran Torres for big money just days into the winter window.Want to be on the ball with all of the

Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has dropped the biggest hint yet about his client's future in the January transfer window after being spotted receiving a ‘call’ from a certain Paris Saint-Germain official while being filmed by Spanish media.The Barcelona winger is expected to seal a move away from Camp Nou before the transfer window closes on January 31 after failing to agree terms on a new contract.And in a bizarre twist, Dembele’s agent may have inadvertently — or purposely — showed the path of where the talented forward will be playing his football for the second half of the season.His representative, Moussa Sissoko, was spotted touching down in Spain by cameras broadcasting for Spanish football show El Chiringuito.And in the footage, the French agent clearly displays his phone screen while walking from the airport which shows he is receiving a call — from 'Leonardo PSG', referring to the club's sporting director.Of course, it could be a simple chat about the weather in Paris or simply two friends catching up.But giving the timing, and the fact Sissoko was coming back from a transfer meeting, it seems to be no coincidence that the transfer broker is discussing a possible move to the Parc des Princes for Dembele before the window shuts.The 25-year-old’s current deal expires in June and, while Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez has admitted he wants Dembele to stay, the player's refusal to renew his contract has forced the Spaniard’s hand.Reports in Spain suggest Xavi told Dembele to sign on the dotted line or leave the club this month, having reiterated he will not play for the club again without committing his future to the Blaugrana."If he does not accept one of these two options, he will not play for Barcelona

New Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez is reportedly keen on acquiring experienced Spanish playmaker Juan Mata upon the expiry of his current Manchester United contract.

Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on the contract situation surrounding Barcelona wide-man Ousmane Dembele.

Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez is set to offer Ousmane Dembele a rare 'Alemany' style contract to try and weigh off any potential interest.The 24-year-old's career in Catalunya has been blighted by injuries.

Lionel Messi will still be playing at the top level for another “six or seven years”, according to his former Barcelona team-mate Xavi Hernandez.

Barcelona legend and former Pep Guardiola student Xavi Hernandez has revealed how the Manchester City boss is helping his own management career.

By John Hopewell