Barcelona Transfer News and Rumours Tracker: Week of December 15
Barcelona wind down to the Christmas break knowing that they could be in for a busy transfer window.
Luis Enrique's biggest challenge will be to ensure any outgoings don't affect the equilibrium of the side at a crucial stage of the season.
If the club can persuade FIFA to lift its transfer ban, then there's a chance we cold see some incomings too.
Remember to keep checking back throughout the week for updates.
—Last updated: Friday December 19—
Pedro Rodriguez
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Transfer speculation surrounds Pedro Rodriguez for the third window running.
According to Chisanga Malata of the Daily Star, a number of Spanish media outlets are running the story that Arsenal are willing to offer Pedro a way out of Barca and are prepared to tempt the Catalans with a £26 million bid.
Liverpool and Manchester United are also thought to be interested in a player that can still perform at the highest level but isn't being given the chance this season as Luis Enrique prefers to play Luis Suarez.
Ivan Rakitic
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Ivan Rakitic could be heading for a speedy Camp Nou exit after falling behind Xavi in the pecking order at Barcelona.
According to Anthony Chapman of the Daily Express, both Manchester United and Manchester City are ready to do battle to the tune of £20 million to secure the Croatian's services.
It would mark another low point in Luis Enrique's season, if Rakitic already sees his future elsewhere.
Martin Odegaard
3 of 7It would appear that Barcelona have lost out in the race to sign Norwegian wonder-kid Martin Odegaard.
The talented 15-year-old has been training with some of Europe's top clubs, and according to Sport via 101 Great Goals, Bayern Munich have won the race for his signature.
The player turns 16 later this week when he is able to sign a professional contract, and rumours suggest he will be unveiled as a Bayern player at that point.
Martin Montoya
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Martin Montoya could be off to the Premier League.
According to Reuters via The Guardian, his agent has been negotiating with a number of English clubs.
Juan de Dios Carrasco noted:
"He is going to go in January and all that has to be done is to reach an agreement with Barcelona.
There are a number of clubs in England that are ready to negotiate for him and his buy-out clause is €20m.
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Munir El-Haddadi
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It would appear that Munir El-Haddadi could be plying his trade in the English capital from January.
According to David Wright of the Daily Express, the player has expressed his desire to want to move to Arsenal or Chelsea in the window to benefit from some game time.
After bursting onto the scene at the start of the season, Munir's appearances have been sporadic, and so a move may suit all parties.
Martin Odegaard
6 of 7At just 15 years of age, Martin Odegaard is a young player in demand.
Liverpool and Bayern Munich have already hosted the Norwegian for a handful of training sessions and now Barcelona have the chance to impress.
According to Sport via Inside Futbol, Odegaard will train at the Ciutat Esportiva facility with a view to Barca's executives trying to persuade the player his future is in Catalonia.
Martin Montoya
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It's virtually certain that Martin Montoya will leave the club in January.
Football Italia are quoting reports in Spain as suggesting that Juventus are already in town to negotiate the youngster's transfer to the Bianconeri.
Further, Luis Enrique told a press conference prior to the Getafe game:
"The players have contracts in place. We won't talk about the conversations behind closed doors.
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I understand his situation and I encourage him to continue working hard to change it.
I'm only really interested in what happens on the pitch, and I appreciate his work. His situation is difficult but not impossible to change.
I will not talk about comments made by representatives of players.
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