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Paulinho headlines our Rumour Mill as Barcelona and Brazil man is linked with move

David Cooper

11:11 03/07/2018

The summer transfer window is open and across the globe there is a frenzy of speculation as players and coaches look for their next moves.

There is plenty of activity and stories that have football fans talking.

Here, we look at the latest transfer deals that could happen very soon.

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PAULINHO

Barcelona could sell the Brazilian midfielder to raise cash to fund the signing of Chelsea star and Paulinho’s international team-mate, Willian.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Blaugrana are considering moving on the 29-year-old, less than a year after bringing the former Tottenham star to Camp Nou from Guangzhou Evergrande.

Paulinho enjoyed a fruitful season in Catalonia, netting nine goals in 49 appearances during Barca’s double-winning campaign, but club hierarchy believe Willian can bring more pace and energy to the ranks.

The two players in question are currently on World Cup international duty with Brazil and will no doubt be aware of the ongoing transfer stories.

Paulinho has enjoyed a solid World Cup so far.

 

ADRIEN RABIOT

A quartet of European football’s top clubs are chasing the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, according to Paris United.

Manchester City, Manchester United, Juventus and Barcelona are all interested in the 23-year-old, who will be trying to impress new PSG boss Thomas Tuchel during pre-season.

However, with both Marco Verratti and Julian Draxler ahead of him in the pecking order, Rabiot’s hopes of playing week-in, week-out, could be slim, in turn with the fact PSG are also looking to bring in reinforcements.

Interestingly, the 23-year-old’s contract is up next summer and he nor the Ligue 1 champions have given any indication that will be extended.

The future of Adrien Rabiot is unclear.

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