Barcelona News Roundup

Published 06/21/2015, 3:03 PM EDT

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Denis Suarez returning  to Camp Nou?

The 21-year-old midfielder could be called back to the Camp Nou by Luis Enrique this season as Barca look to strengthen their squad with Xavi Hernandez departing and the imposed transfer embargo which is going to last for another 6 months.

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The imposed ban forces Barca to not let the players register before January, 16 meaning even if they bring in Pogba or the backup options Gundogan or Marco Verrati, they won’t play for the next 6 months.

Denis was a regular in Unai Emery’s side this season and it has been reported by Mundo Deportivo that the Catalan club could call off Suarez’s agreed two-year loan halfway through, on the request of Luis Enrique.

Adriano heading towards the exit door

Barcelona left back Adriano Coriella might be on his way out of Camp Nou in search of more playing time as is reported by his agent.  Sevilla are rumored to have enquired FCB regarding Adriano, a player whom they sold to Barcelona 5 years back. Adriano has started only 10 games for the European Champions in their treble winning season and has only been needed in case of squad rotation or if an injury issues to Jordi Alba arises.

Deulofeu joining Everton?

Rumors of the Catalan giants accepting a fee of 3 million Pounds for the winger are circulating in the transfer market in the past 10 days. The 21 year old winger enjoyed an impressive season long spell at the toffees during the 2013/14 season. The player was loaned to Sevilla the next season, although this spell of his didn’t turn out to be that fruitful as he didn’t get regular playing chances, with reports that their manager Unai Emery was unhappy with his attitude and work ethics.

Deulofeu burst out through the FCB youth model with his brilliant goal scoring stats but his attitude and on field commitment always seemed to put a door to his entrance to Barca first team. And now it seems to be all but over although Barca are reported to have first choice buy him back in his transfer clause.

Puyol distances himself from the upcoming Barca elections

Former Barcelona captain has announced that he will not be a part of any candidate’s campaign for presidency during the upcoming FCB elections. The defender stated at a golf event on Thursday:“I won’t side with any candidate, I have very good relationship with [Joan Laporta], I experienced the best moments of my life under him.

I’m here if Barca need me. I have a lot of projects on the table, but I want to take my time before making a decision.”

Ramos to Barca rumors dismissed

Barcelona presidential candidate Jordi Majo claims that he was offered Sergio Ramos by an intermediary as an “electoral asset” – but has ruled out the possibility of using the Real Madrid star as part of his campaign.

The businessman from Mataro dismissed the rumor by stating that the news was spread in the transfer market to get a new deal for Ramos at the Spanish Capital.

However, Majo has plans to bring back Michael Laudrup as the club’s sporting director.

Porto not interested in Bartra

Porto President Pinto da Costa has ruled out making a swoop for Barcelona defender Marc Bartra this summer. The 24-year-old has been tipped to depart Camp Nou after spending another season on the outskirts of the first team, but he will not be joining up with his fellow Spaniard Julen Lopetegui at Estadio do Dragao

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The defender recently discussed in an interview his chances of leaving the Catalan giants given his limited playing time in the 2014/15 season.

 Martin Montoya set to leave the Camp Nou

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Martin Montoya seems to have set his sight at pastures greener given his secondary role to Dani Alves in the FCB first team. Barcelona’s International sporting director recently claimed that “the possibilities of him (full back Montoya) going are concrete. With the sheer consistency of Dani Alves and the signing of Aleix Vidal from Sevilla, doors to his playing chances have all but shut down and a move to a new club looks to be the ideal scenario for all the parties.

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