Barcelona Transfer News: Manchester United in shock double swoop for Barca players, Barca confirm exciting signing, and more - 8th January, 2019

Will Ole Gunnar Solskjær bring in two Barcelona players in the January transfer window?
Will Ole Gunnar Solskjær bring in two Barcelona players in the January transfer window?

#2 Manchester United interested in Barca defender

Jordi Alba
Jordi Alba

In a shock move, Manchester United have been linked with Barcelona and Spain defender Jordi Alba. Marca are reporting that Alba and Barcelona have not agreed upon a new deal for the Spaniard, which has attracted interest from Chelsea, Juventus and Manchester United.

Alba's contract with the Catalan giants expires in 2020, and he is reportedly demanding to be one of the top earners in the club, having been with the club - and performed exceedingly well - since 2012, when he moved from Valencia.

The left-back has been an integral part of Barca's defence and has won four La Liga titles, four Copa del Rey titles, and one Champions League medal in his spell at Barcelona.

Manchester United currently have Luke Shaw in the left-back position, while Matteo Darmian, as well as Ashley Young, have also played in that position in the recent past.

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