Barcelona Transfer News: Latest on Jasper Cillessen and Munir El Haddadi Rumours

Ajax goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has reportedly asked the club for permission to join Barcelona "immediately."

That's according to Sport's Lluis Miguelsanz, who adds that the feeling is mutual as "Barcelona want Cillessen to take his medical as soon as possible."

The Dutchman will replace Claudio Bravo, who is set to join Manchester City. Per Twitter user Barcastuff, Cillessen starred on Sport's cover on Monday:

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Image: "Welcome Cillessen" #fcblive [sport] pic.twitter.com/GEgLvLZiYT

— Barcastuff (@barcastuff_real) August 21, 2016"

Spanish football expert Sergi Dominguez is unimpressed with the prospect of Barcelona signing him:

Indeed, the 27-year-old is perhaps not as good as the goalkeeper he is being brought in to replace, with Bravo having proved a reliable stopper during his time at the Camp Nou.

However, should Marc-Andre ter Stegen become the undisputed No. 1 following Bravo's departure—which seems fairly likely as the 24-year-old has been vocal in desire to do so—Cillessen would therefore become the Blaugrana's back-up 'keeper.

Further, he has stood out during his time in the Eredivisie, per OptaJohan:

As a No. 2, Cillessen should be a reliable if unspectacular back-up to Ter Stegen.

Meanwhile, Miguelsanz also reported in an exclusive that Munir El Haddadi is set for a move away from Barca and is waiting for Tottenham Hotspur to come in for him.

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The Catalan giants are hoping to use him in a swap deal for Valencia's Paco Alcacer but want Munir to decide his own future, and it seems he's decided the Lilywhites—who are "seriously monitoring" him—would make a viable option.

Barcelona are hoping to sell him for €15 million and believe the inclusion of a buyback clause to be "non-negotiable," but that could put off Spurs as they do not want such a clause to be part of any deal.

The 20-year-old, who notched eight goals and seven assists in all competitions last season, has enjoyed an excellent start to his current campaign—perhaps in a bid to prove he can be Barca's fourth forward.

He netted three goals in pre-season and scored against Sevilla in the first leg of the Super Cup, drawing plaudits from Dominguez:

Indeed the youngster does have great potential, but if the club do bring in another player who can provide cover for Leo Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar, his game time will take a serious hit.

A move away could give him the chance he needs to continue his development, which Barca evidently recognise due to their desire to include a buyback clause.

However, there are clearly negotiations to be had, and reaching an agreement may prove difficult if both clubs retain their stance.