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Giroud is wanted by Barcelona but Messi is not in favor of it

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has hailed Toby Alderweireld and Kalidou Koulibaly as two of the best center-backs in the world alongside PSG star Thiago Silva while also adding that Manchester United should try to sign them.

“Toby Alderweireld and Kalidou Koulibaly are two players United should be targeting. Those two are the best two centre-backs in the world, along with Thiago Silva,” he said.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are targeting a move for Chelsea forward Olivier Giroud. According to Diario Gol, Lionel Messi not keen to have him because it would increase the power of the French contingent at Barcelona but Abidal is a fan of the player and is pursuing a move for him regardless of what Messi thinks.

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