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Barcelona have struggled for form of late and are currently third in the league table after 19 games. Hansi Flick's team next faces Barbastro in Copa del Rey on January 4, 2025.
Meanwhile, the Catalans are the frontrunners in the race to sign Leroy Sane. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants have been handed an opportunity to sign a Chelsea forward.
On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from December 24, 2024.
Barcelona leading Leroy Sane race
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Leroy Sane
Barcelona are the favorites to sign Leroy Sane next year, according to The Mirror. The German forward will enter the final six months of his contract with Bayern Munich in January and hasn't signed a new deal yet.
Sane has registered five goals and one assist from 19 games across competitions for the Bavarians. However, only 10 of them have been starts, and his future remains up in the air.
The report adds that Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur all have their eyes on the 28-year-old. However, Catalans are the favorites to lap him up next summer, because of the presence of Hansi Flick.
Sane apparently has a cordial relationship with the German manager, having played under him at the Allianz Arena. It was Flick who signed the player from Manchester City in 2020 and the two famously won the sextuple together.
The LaLiga giants are looking to upgrade their attack at the end of this season. Barcelona are likely to keep a close watch on Sane's situation and could make a move if he fails to extend his stay with Bayern Munich.
Catalans offered chance to sign Christopher Nkunku
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Christopher Nkunku
Christopher Nkunku's representatives have offered Barcelona the chance to sign the player in 2025, according to SPORT. The French forward has struggled for chances this season, and remains a frustrated figure at Chelsea.
Nkunku has scored 12 goals and set up four more from 25 games across competitions for the Blues this campaign. However, he has only started two games in the Premier League, perhaps hinting that Enzo Maresca doesn't trust him.
His agent, Pini Zahavi, has now offered the Catalans the chance to sign the 27-year-old on loan in January. The LaLiga giants are in need of a backup for Robert Lewandowski and admire Nkunku as well.
However, Barcelona are not planning to make any additions to their squad at the turn of the year. All the same, they are expected to keep a close watch on the Frenchman's situation in the coming days.
Joao Cancelo wants Camp Nou return
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Joao Cancelo
Joao Cancelo wants to return to Camp Nou, according to journalist Luis Miguelsanz. The Portuguese full-back spent last season on loan at Barcelona and was heavily linked with a permanent move this summer.
However, the Catalans' financial woes put a dent in their plans. Cancelo left Manchester City this year to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, but apparently harbors a desire to return to Spain.
The 30-year-old even remains ready to reduce his wages in order to rejoin the LaLiga giants. However, the club have shifted their focus to younger talents at the moment and are not considering a move for Joao Cancelo.
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