LaLiga champions prepare €50m De Jong bid; Possibility of Rafinha staying and other Barcelona transfer rumours

Welcome to the Barcelona transfer round-up of the week! Even with the summer transfer window recently closing there are already a host of January rumours making their way into the news as Barca prepare for the 2019 transfer windows.

So without further ado let's dive into the news and find out who's moving to the Nou Camp!

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Rafinha to stay?

Granada CF v FC Barcelona - La Liga

According to Gerard Romero, the unsettled midfielder Rafinha is expected to stay at the club, as Barcelona do not want to loan him to Real Betis, a rival in La Liga. The club is demanding that any team wishing to have the midfielder's services will have to buy him via transfer or use a loan which has a compulsory buy clause attached. As a result, there is a "stalemate between Barcelona and Betis, according to Romero. In spite of this, Diario SPORT reports that Rafinha "almost belongs to Betis." The drama surrounding this player continues.

Rabiot available on a free

Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League Round of 16: Second Leg

Adrien Rabiot, the controversial French central midfielder who was left out of France's World Cup squad this summer after an argument with coach Didier Deschamps, will arrive on a free next season after Barcelona expressed interest, according to Gerard Romero. The PSG man is apparently unsettled at the club and has turned down the option to renew his contract past 2019. Could we see Rabiot coming to Barcelona as the long-term replacement of Ivan Rakitić?

Barca prepare €50m bid for De Jong

Ajax v Manchester United - UEFA Europa League Final

Frenkie De Jong’s has become a key player in a young new-look Ajax side which have advanced to the Champions League group stage, and has attracted interest from a number of top European clubs. According to GOAL.com, the Catalans are prepared to bid up to €50m for the young Dutch wonderkid. Ajax have insisted that they will not allow their young stars such as De Jong to leave for “even an insane amount of money,” but promise of playing with Messi and Suarez may lure the youngster to the Nou Camp.

Barca keep an eye on Pogba

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League

The rift between Manchester United Captain and manager Jose Mourinho has been growing throughout the early stages of the season. The 25-year-old said: "There are things I can say and there are things I cannot say, otherwise I will get fined." Barcelona have been tracking the situation closely, and according to The Mirror, they are willing to pay up to €100m to bring the French star to the Nou Camp. Another rumour is that Barca would be willing to pay €50m plus defender Andre Gomez. Either way, with Pogba unsettled and United performing poorly in the league, this rumour is one to watch very closely over the next year.