Ronaldo to leave Real Madrid in the summer, Liverpool target wants Barcelona move: Transfer round-up, 21st January 2018

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Dreaming of a move to FC Barcelona

Thomas Lemar wants to join FC Barcelona

The French midfielder has long been courted by Arsenal and Liverpool. But it is now expected that both the Premier League giants will have to look for other options because if the Daily Star is to be believed, Lemar has let his representatives known that he only wants a move to FC Barcelona.

This will come as a big blow to both Arsenal and Liverpool as the £92 million-rated midfielder was a top summer target for the duo. But Lemar's wish seems to be a little far-fetched at the moment with FC Barcelona not currently needing a player of his ilk.

Manchester City hold talks with Fred

The Telegraph reports that Manchester City are close to agreeing upon a deal for Fred and have been in continuous negotiations with Shakhtar Donetsk. City's boardroom wants to have a deal wrapped up as soon as possible but will see the player play the rest of the season in Ukraine.

Fred, a defensive midfielder, is seen by Pep Guardiola as a replacement for the departing Yaya Toure who will now provide quality competition for Fernandinho next season. Meanwhile, Fred is set to cost Manchester City a whopping £40 million.