The
reports earlier today have revealed that Spanish giants Barcelona are planning
to sign Real Sociedad striker Carlos Vela.
The
La Liga club sold Pedro Rodriguez last month to Chelsea and are now eyeing to
find his replacement. Pedro joined Chelsea for a fee around £22 million.
It
is reported that Barca boss Luis Enrique has been eyeing Vela for the past few
weeks and will now be making a bid once the transfer window reopens in January.
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Barca sports Chief Robert Fernandez has also reportedly made a transfer list for the
winter transfer window and has put the Mexican forward's name in it.
The
former Arsenal forward was in continuous link with a move away from San
Sebastian throughout the summer. However, Real Sociedad succeeded in keeping him
at the club.
An
offer from Barca would be difficult for Vela to reject but he would certainly
have to make his mind for the bench role.
The
26-year-old has netted 57 goals in 158 appearances for Real Sociedad since his
move from West Brom in 2011.
Meanwhile, Nolito and Jesus Navas are also part of the transfer list. Barca would be signing both of them despite of signing Arda Turan and Aleix Vidal in the recent window.
Columnist: Simon Oates
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