Rumour Has It: Traore could leave Wolves for Barcelona or Tottenham

Barcelona remain determined to strengthen their squad despite financial constraints and could be ready to move for Adama Traore.

It appears the Wolves winger may be sold this month as Bruno Lage’s men have already secured a potential replacement.

Any Barca deal would be complicated by interest from Tottenham, however – assuming they are prepared to match Wolves’ demands.

TOP STORY – TOTTENHAM, BARCELONA ON ALERT AS WOLVES READY TO SELL TRAORE

Adama Traore could leave Wolves in January, and Barcelona and Tottenham are both interested in the winger, according to the Daily Star.

Wolves have previously insisted they want to keep the Spain international, but Monday’s signing of Portugal Under-21s international Chiquinho could open the door for Traore’s exit.

Spurs are keen but their proposed loan until the end of the season is not something Bruno Lage’s side are prepared to accept, as they are holding out for a £25million sale.

Barca have been linked with the 25-year-old but they must be careful of their spending due to their financial problems.

It’s just a gesture. My little gesture. My way of thanking all those who have fought, and continue to fight, against racism. Those who have inspired me to keep the faith and follow my dreams. I encourage everyone to have faith as well and to keep going after your dreams.  pic.twitter.com/0V94ARPF52

— Adama Traoré Diarra (@AdamaTrd37) January 16, 2022

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– Barcelona are determined to bring in a striker this month and Alvaro Morata remains the top target, according to Marca. However, negotiations with Juventus have proved difficult.

– It appears Dusan Vlahovic may not be leaving Fiorentina yet after all. Gianluca Di Marzio reports the Arsenal and Juventus target will be kept until the end of the season.

– Manchester United have turned their attention to signing John McGinn from Aston Villa, but not until the close-season, the Telegraph says.

– Meanwhile, United striker Anthony Martial does not want to join another English club, leaving Barca, Juventus and Sevilla as his main options, Fabrizio Romano reports.

Anthony Martial wants to leave but he’s still not interested in any loan move to join English clubs. Newcastle and Tottenham approaches turned down.  #MUFC

Barcelona, Sevilla and Juventus are three options to leave in January. Man Utd ask for full salary covered + loan fee. pic.twitter.com/UM5Goqog2L

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 17, 2022

– Newcastle United‘s bid to sign a new centre-back took a blow as Monaco rejected their £33.4m (€40m) bid for Benoit Badiashile, L’Equipe claims.

– A striker is also on Newcastle‘s shopping list and they have launched a £25m (€30m) offer for Atalanta‘s Duvan Zapata, the Daily Record says.