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Messi wants either Salah, Eriksen or Pogba at Barcelona

As per Don Balon, as Barcelona fear that the gap between them and the rest is getting reduced significantly, the Cules are motivated to bring a top star to the club now more than ever. As such, they have shortlisted Paul Pogba of Manchester United, Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool.

Paul Pogba has fallen out of favour at Manchester United and his pedestrian performances of late have invoked much wrath from pundits and supporters alike. He was already linked with Barcelona in the summer and now with reports suggesting that Pogba could be on his way out, it looks like Barcelona's ambition might pay off.

Christian Eriksen and Mohamed Salah are relatively happier at their clubs. However, the report claims that Lionel Messi wants one of these three players at the Nou Camp next year and it would be very difficult for any of these 3 players to turn down a chance to play alongside one of the very best to have played the game.

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