FC Barcelona Rumors Central: Paul Pogba (L) and Aymeric Laporte. (Photo : Reuters)
FC Barcelona is having a perfect start to the new season of La Liga, going 3-0 in the first three weeks of competitions. Seleção captain Neymar is healthy and back in harness while Lionel Messi continues to be his old, reliable self for Luis Enrique's squad.
As Barça's year-long transfer ban is set to be lifted in January, here are some rumors with regards to the team's potential moves.
Juventus' Paul Pogba set to make a move to Camp Nou in January: Speculations abound that the reason why the 22-year-old midfielder rejected offers from Premier League champions Chelsea and Ligue 1 winners Paris Saint-Germain during the recent summer transfer window is because he was preparing for a dream transfer to Barcelona.
There were even rumors that Juve and Barça's sporting directors, Beppe Marotta and Ariedo Braida, already agreed on the deal and they were simply waiting for Barcelona's transfer ban to be lifted next year.
The cost would be significant for Enrique's side, though, as Chelsea's £62 million bid was rejected.
Still, all of these are just speculations and there were no indications that Barça may steal the France international from Mourinho's Blues. Also, Pogba could always choose to stay with Juventus if they offer him more money. Verdict: Fiction.
Barça intends to compete against Chelsea, Arsenal, and Man United for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte: Word is out that Premier League clubs Chelsea, Arsenal, and Manchester United are all interested in the talented 21-year-old Athletic Bilbao center back.
And reports also abound that Barcelona is willing to go up against these English giants for the services of the young Frenchman, who is considered as one of the best young defenders in the world right now.
The rumor is true according to most reports. Verdict: Fact.
