5 Premier League superstars FC Barcelona could sign this summer

Modified Jun 18, 2018 15:48 GMT

Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League — Barcelona are in for serious transfer business

#3 Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)

Manchester City v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League — The German is on Barcelona's radar

Barcelona have been busy with transfer business ever since Andres Iniesta departed the club last term. After serving the Blaugrana for 22 years, the Spaniard decided to put an end to his Barca career by joining Japanese club, Vissel Kobe in May.

Although Ernesto Valverde has the likes of Paulinho, Sergio Busquets, Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic to call upon, the manager reportedly wants to strengthen his midfield by signing Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan this summer.

The German is one of the elite midfielders in the Premier League at the moment. He has great vision, decent passing ability and moves intelligently like Andres Iniesta.

The Catalans will have a great deal if they succeed in signing the playmaker. However they would need to spend up to £50 million to lure the player away from the Etihad.

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Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

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