The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Barcelona eye possible reinforcements.
The Spanish champions spent big on Antoine Griezmann last summer but missed out on a big-name striker in January and have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, meaning that selling players rather than buying could be their priority this summer.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news from the Camp Nou.
Friday morning's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup:
Manchester United to sign N'Golo Kante this summer?
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Manchester United can be backed at odds as short as 1/2 to sign France's World-Cup winning midfielder N'Golo Kante from Chelsea during this summer's transfer window.
Kante struggled to show his best form for the Blues during the 2019-20 campaign and was restricted to just 28 appearances in all competitions due to some injury problems.
The 29-year-old could allegedly be available for transfer this summer as Chelsea boss Frank Lampard considers moving the team in a new direction.
One bookmaker have placed United as the 1/2 favourites to sign him, with a spokesperson from Oddschecker claiming that the Frenchman could be on his way to Old Trafford before the transfer deadline at the start of October.
Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona and Real Madrid have also been mentioned as potential suitors, while a recent report claimed that Inter Milan were interested in his signature.
Kante helped Leicester City win the 2015-16 Premier League title before arriving at Stamford Bridge.
Owen Hargreaves urges Manchester City to sign Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez
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Former Manchester City midfielder Owen Hargreaves has urged the club to sign Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez as a replacement for Sergio Aguero.
Martinez scored twice for Inter in their 5-0 semi-final thrashing of Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk in the Europa League on Monday night, increasing his goal tally to 21 for the current campaign.
Argentine compatriot Aguero, who has just one year left on his contract at City, has a desire to play in his native country again before hanging up his boots and Hargreaves insists that Martinez would be a perfect replacement for City's all-time leading scorer.
"I know Manchester City are looking for a replacement for Aguero, Martinez is your guy," Hargreaves told BT Sport.
"He's got everything. He's skilful, a lethal finisher. He's got everything – [he's just] 22 years old.
"He's the type of player whether at Barcelona or Manchester City they're going to get a really special player."
Martinez has been heavily linked with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona this summer, with several reports stating that he remains one of the Catalan club's primary transfer targets.
More transfer news from Barcelona:
Arsenal suffer blow in Joelson Fernandes pursuit?
Joelson Fernandes, who has been strongly linked with Arsenal, is on the verge of penning a new deal with Sporting Lisbon, according to a report. Read more.
Ronald Koeman 'wants to bring Georginio Wijnaldum to Barcelona'
New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman wants to bring Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum to Camp Nou, according to a report. Read more.
Lionel Messi 'tells Ronald Koeman he has doubts over Barcelona stay'
Lionel Messi tells new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman that he could leave the club this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Lionel Messi 'meets with Ronald Koeman to discuss Barcelona future'
Lionel Messi met with new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman on Thursday, according to a report. Read more.
Barcelona to make shock move for Everton defender Michael Keane?
Everton centre-back Michael Keane emerges as a shock rumoured target for Barcelona, who are now under the management of former Toffees boss Ronald Koeman. Read more.
Report: Juventus to move for Barcelona striker Luis Suarez
A report claims that Luis Suarez could be on his way out of Barcelona this summer, with Italian champions Juventus showing an interest. Read more.
