Real Madrid transfer targets leaked, Barcelona to sign world-class midfielder, and more La Liga news – 19th November 2018

Tottenham Hotspur v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Group B

Tottenham tracking Riqui Puig

Mauricio Pochettino is eye a move for Barcelona starlet, Riqui Puig according to a report in Football Espana. The Tottenham manager was seen scouting the midfielder during Barcelona B's match over the weekend.

Puig has been impressive for quite some time and made his way to the B team earlier this year. The 19-year-old has been a regular in the team since February and has been training with the first team as well.

The release clause of Puig currently stands at €100 million and there is no way Spurs are going to activate it.

Barcelona scouting Luka Jovic

Barcelona have been regularly scouting Luka Jovic according to the Mundo Deportivo. The 20-year-old striker has been impressive at Eintracht Frankfurt – scoring 12 goals and assisting 3 in 15 apps this season.

The Serbian is currently on loan from Benfica and is being monitored by Liverpool as well. The striker has a €45 million release clause and Barcelona are keen on beating Liverpool to him.

However, he might be sent to the B team straight away as he is yet ot prove his talent on a big stage. The Catalan side are reportedly keeping tabs on him and will make a move only if another club submits a bid for him.

Barcelona to sign Adrien Rabiot

Barcelona are confident of signing Adrien Rabiot from PSG according to SPORT. The Frenchman has rejected the latest contract offer by the Ligue 1 champions and is set to walk away for free in the summer.

Barcelona have prepared a €10 million-per-season contract offer for the 23-year-old as per the report. However, PSG have not given up just yet and still believe that they will be able to keep the midfielder at the club beyond this season.

Don Balon, on the other hand, report that Barcelona are preparing a €20 million bid to get Rabiot in January itself.