Alaves forward Lucas Perez has emerged as the new favourite to be signed by Barcelona if the club are allowed to recruit outside of the transfer window. The RFEF will sanction a signing if Barca can prove Ousmane Dembele will be out for more than five months.
Real Sociedad striker Willian Jose is also a target and has reportedly been on Barca’s radar for some time. Quique Setien is a fan and previously tried to sign him when he was in charge of Real Betis.
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has been asked about the possibility of Lionel Messi playing in the Premier League amid rumors of interest from Manchester City.