Deals for Gedson Fernandes and Krzysztof Piatek could be imminent, but Christian Eriksen has reportedly agreed a deal to join Inter.
Meanwhile, Spurs look set to lose out to Manchester United in their bid to sign Boubakary Soumare from Lille.
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The Nou Camp side are desperately searching for someone to replace the under-fire Ernesto Valverde.
Incredibly, club legend Xavi said no to going back to the club in the middle of the season – but said he would be interested in the summer.
Reports in Spain said former Everton boss Ronald Koeman was also approached over replacing Valverde.
But the current manager of the Dutch national team said no.
Reports claimed Koeman does have a release clause written into his contract with Holland but it can only be activated after this summer’s Euros.
The double rebuff means Barcelona have turned their attention to – – year-old Poch, who was sacked by Spurs in November and replaced by Jose Mourinho.
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Tottenham are closing in on the loan signing of Gedson Fernandes, according to reports.
Jose Mourinho is keen to add to his side with injuries adding up and Fernandes looks set to sign in the coming days.
The midfielder has been in talks with with other clubs, but Spurs are understood to have won the race for the (- year-old.) *****************With Moussa Sissoko and Tanguy Ndombele injured, the Benfica midfielder will provide some much needed support in the midfield.
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TOTTENHAM have reportedly sent scouts to watch Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara take on Juventus tonight, according to Tuttosport.
Spurs are keen to add to their defensive midfield options with Moussa Sissoko now set for a spell on the sidelines.
Victor Wanyama is tipped to leave Tottenham this month, while Eric Dier has lacked form.
But they will have to move quickly with Chelsea also targeting the – year-old Guinea international.
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According to Portuguese news outlet DN, United are willing to offer cash plus two players for Fernandes to tempt them into accepting.
One of those players they would be happy to offer Lisbon is Rojo – who joined United from the Green and Whites in (************************************************************************. ************
Fernandes – who netted twice for Sporting last night in their 3-1 away win at Setubal – dropped a major hint regarding his future following his first strike from the penalty spot.
After dispatching from 12 yards, the talent blew a kiss to the Sporting fans in what could be his last game for the club .
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He said: “It has gone quickly, my first games. ************
“Of course, I wanted to take a better result – it was a little bit unlucky for us, we had some chances, we didn’t score and that’s it.
“For me, it was a special game – every game is special – but this one even more because it was 100 games for me for Spurs. I’m so happy for that but I have to keep going – it’s life.
“It has been good, my journey so far. As always, (I’ve had) some good moments, some not very good moments as well but it’s not just about me.
“The team, wherever we go in the world, always you are in a good or bad moment so I just have to say thank you to everyone for giving me the opportunity to be there.
“Every game, for our supporters to be there, in every place, they are supporting us very, very well – not just myself but the team.
“We need to keep going. I feel like a great thing happened today – games – but it’s not enough. I have many, many things to give to the team and I will try to make everyone happy in the ways that I can. ”
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