Barcelona Transfer News: Marc Bartra Considering Exit, Latest Arda Turan Rumours

Marc Bartra is "giving serious consideration" to his Barcelona future due to his lack of playing time, and he could be set to depart in the summer if his situation doesn't improve.  

According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo (h/t Football Espana), the Spaniard's €25 million buyout clause will be virtually halved if he remains unable to rack up serious minutes on the pitch, though "a loan with a view to a permanent move" is expected.

The 25-year-old, a graduate of Barca's famed La Masia academy, has been at the club since he was a boy but is yet to make his 100th senior appearance for the Catalan giants.

In January, when Barca considered allowing him to leave but opted to keep him, according to the report, football journalist Dermot Corrigan ran the rule over his situation at the club:

The centre-back has featured for just 29 minutes since then, reaching 951 overall for the campaign in all competitions—only 342 of which have come in La Liga, per Transfermarkt.

With the likes of Gerard Pique and Javier Mascherano ahead of him, and Thomas Vermaelen and Jeremy Mathieu also providing competition, Bartra's situation isn't likely to pick up barring a string of injuries or suspensions.

In one of his few starts this season—Barca's final Champions League group game against Bayer Leverkusen in December—football journalist Rafael Hernandez offered the following assessment of his performance:

WhoScored.com's Ben McAleer would like to see him in the Premier League, though Corrigan feels he might struggle:

Whether it's the Premier League or elsewhere, Bartra's exit is almost inevitable, though, as it would take a dramatic turnaround in fortune for him to stay.

In other news, Turkish newspaper Haberturk (h/t TalkSport) reported an "unnamed Chinese Super League side are readying a £78 million move" for Arda Turan, "who will be offered a lucrative five-year deal in the Far East."

SPORT later reported that Beijing Guoan are the club interested in Turan.

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The Chinese—funded by a mix of wealthy investors and the state—have already made serious strides in the transfer market this year, with the likes of Ramires, Gervinho, Alex Teixeira and Jackson Martinez just some of the high-profile stars to join the league in recent weeks.

As TalkSport's report noted, such a sensational bid would represent a huge profit for Barca and therefore could prove tempting.

However, Turan has only just registered with the club in January. The midfielder has already become an important member of Barca's squad, and in little more than a month, he has made eight appearances for his new side, assisting three times, per Transfermarkt.

Hernandez noted the player's ability to hit the ground running and his delight to get going with the Catalan giants:

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Arda Turan already looks like a player that’s been playing at the Camp Nou for half a decade, seamless transition into the team.

— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) January 9, 2016"

"

Watching Arda Turan playing has been special too, guy looks like a guy having the best time of his life.

— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) January 9, 2016"

With the level of riches on offer, it's no surprise players are flocking to China, even those still in the prime years of their career.

Having just joined his dream club, though—where he stands to win plenty of silverware—it's highly unlikely Turan will be heading for the exit door just yet.