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Xavi and Laporta having clashes of opinion on signing potential Busquets replacement (reliability: 5 stars)

Gerard Romero

 and sporting director Mateu Alemany ideally want 

However, Joan Laporta feels that it would be ideal if 

The reason for that is because Neves is represented by Jorge Mendes, the super-agent Laporta is close with.

Xavi has informed the Barca president that if he signs Neves, he’d also like for Busquets' contract to be renewed.

The Blaugrana are only likely to sign a replacement for Busquets next summer as Laporta has ruled out any January signings.

Barca's main target for Busquets position revealed — Sergio recently praised him

's priority target in the defensive midfield position is Martin Zubimendi, Diari ARA reports.

The 23-year-old is enjoying a stellar campaign with 

. His numbers show he's good at winning the ball back and is great in the air, although his passing needs improvement.

Barcelona are looking for a long-term successor to 

 and the La Real man received praise from Busi himself. 

"I have characteristics that fit the style of Barça and the Spanish national team, but it doesn't mean I'm the only one. 

Zubimendi's release clause stands at €90m and it's obviously too much for him. So if Sociedad decide against selling him for a lower fee, Barca already have a more affordable alternative in Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez.

Barca want another Prem free agent — Belgium coach recommends him to Blaugrana (reliability: 4 stars)

Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez has recommended the 25-year-old to Barcelona sporting director Jordi Cruyff.

 are also keen on signing Tielemans and will compete with Barca for his signature.

Interestingly, Blaugrana may be prepared to land the Belgium international this winter. They'd have to pay Leicester a fee so it would depend on the Financial Fair Play.

Tielemans would become a free agent in the summer unless he extends his Leicester contract, which doesn't look likely at the moment.

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Sorry, I had even forgotten that we have Kessie for God's sake 🤔🤔

pol jons

Now how can Busquets replacement become a dilemma when you have FDJ and Nico in your ranks.

Zubimendi has a lot to learn and he's not even a half of man city's Rodri. At least for Neves he's tasted and proven.

I really don't know what's so special with Zubimendi, I've tried watching various YouTube videos of him and Neves but trust me on any day I would go with Neves.

However, the coach knows better what he wants. I would advise Laporta to get him Zubi so that he doesn't make excuses on the day of Judgement.

Finally, on any day I would choose Frankie over anyone else if it's not Rodri in that position.

BLUE CAT

Bro ,zubimendi just signed a new contract ,what’s up with the obsession with busquet,zubimendi and Spain players in general ,xavi always prefers his country home player ,that’s why he sent dest on loan ,just to sign bellerin 💀😂

Hudgen Courtney

i will cross my Legs Looking because i don't really understand building Barcelona with spanish Team we need a strong Midfielder Not injury prone player Must Mr Bosco successor be Spanish i dont understand this Xavi Zubimendi Zubimendi When Madrid is Busy buying all the strong and Aggressive Midfielders to replace Modric and Kross u r busy buying Spanish players up and down You better Get sense Xavi we dont want any Rubbish by January or  Next season Enough stupid Joke from Mr stupid Muller in Barcelona we trust and stand 🙏🙏

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Xavi and Laporta having clashes of opinion on signing potential Busquets replacement (reliability: 5 stars)

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