Barcelona Transfer Roundup: Blaugrana star set to leave the club in summer, Prime target yet to decide his future, and more - April 29, 2019

Hello and welcome to the daily transfer roundup of FC Barcelona. As we move a step closer to transfer window, the rumour mills keep churning out news about possible transfers everyday. Today's top transfer news and rumours feature Jasper Cillessen, Matthijs de Ligt and Ivan Rakitic.

Without further ado, let us take a look at the top transfer news and rumours of the day surrounding the Catalan giants:

Jasper Cillessen confirms that he will be looking for a move away

Since his arrival at Barcelona from Ajax in 2016, the 30-year old has the second fiddle and has been used as a backup to Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Despite his impressive performances in Copa del Rey, Cillessen has only featured for the Catalan giants 28 times in over two years with the club.

Although Cillessen is the second choice for Barcelona, he remains the No.1 for the Dutch National team. Ter Stegen has been in superb form in this campaign and managed to cement his place in the Barcelona line up with consistently powerful displays.

The Dutch starlet has not featured in a single game in the LaLiga this campaign but he will be looking to feature in the remaining league games and in the Copa del Rey final.

Cillessen admits that he will be looking for a new club for more minutes on the pitch.

In an interview with Ziggo Sport, the Dutch goalkeeper said:

"First I will go on holiday and then I hope to have a new club where I can play, because I want to play."

But the 30-year-old Dutch starlet hopes that Ajax captain Matthijs de Ligt will feature for Barcelona in the upcoming season.

"I know Frenkie de Jong is coming, but is the De Ligt thing true?" added Cillessen.

"In any case, if you have the chance to go to Barcelona, you have to take advantage of it."

Barcelona confirmed the signing of Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong in January for a fee around €75 million and the player will arrive after the end of the season. The Catalan giants have also been linked with another Ajax prodigy, Matthijs de Ligt.

De Ligt yet to choose his next destination

Juventus v Ajax - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg

Ajax prodigy Matthijs de Ligt has garnered wide acclaim due to his majestic displays in the current campaign. The Dutch center-back is enjoying a meteoric rise to fame and already proved his calibre in the biggest stages of the game.

Barring the superior defensive abilities of De Ligt, the 19-year-old is already leading his club at such a young age. Due to his exploits, Barcelona are desperately trying to secure the services of another Ajax wonderkid. But the Catalan giants are expected to face a tough battle from Juventus and Bayern Munich to land the Dutch prodigy.

Although there are reports that Barcelona are firm favourites to land De Ligt, the player himself confirmed that he is still pondering about his future.

According to SPORT, Matthijs de Ligt answered some of the questions regarding his future in Instagram.

“I don’t think that they will send me for more money than Frenkie (De Jong). Normally they pay more for a midfielder,” De Ligt replied about his future.

“But I don’t have any idea, that’s up to Ajax, I don’t decide it. Frenkie went for a fair amount and we’ll see,” he added.

When asked about his possible destination, De Ligt gave nothing away in his reply.

“I haven’t chosen yet, so I have no idea, I’m only focused on the end of the season.”

Rakitic wants to stay

FC Barcelona v Manchester United - UEFA Champions League Quarter Final: Second Leg

Barcelona superstar Ivan Rakitic has claimed that he wants to stay with the Catalan giants. Rakitic is one of the trusted players under Ernesto Valverde and has played a pivotal role in Barcelona. It goes without saying that his contribution is one of the main factors for the domination of the Catalan giants.

During Barcelona’s league-winning celebration, Rakitic revealed his intentions to stay at the Camp Nou.

"I don't want to be anywhere else. I hope the club, the president, the coach and the fans see this the same way I do."

The Croatian midfielder further stated his desire to stay another three years at Barcelona.

"I hope they tell me that I'll stay here for another three years.

"I'd like to be able to point to the three more years on my contract and to say I'll be here three more years.

"Anything can happen in football, but I am very calm about it all."

It remains to be seen whether Rakitic will stay with the club, considering Frenkie de Jong will arrive in the summer.