Analysing the Transfer Gossip: August 4

Goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30, will join Barcelona – rather than return to Liverpool – after his season-long loan with Napoli is over.

Full story: Daily Star

What’s the story? Yeah, well obviously.Does it make sense? It’s literally the entire point of the move. Why wouldn’t Napoli just sign him permanently if not? Valdes is leaving Barcelona next summer so that spot is open at a time when Reina will be available.Is the price right? It’ll be in the £6-8m area. Decent enough value.Will it happen? 9/10 – It’s near enough nailed on.