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Bayern target Barcelona's De Jong, Ter Stegen, Dest and Pedri
Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in four Barcelona players, including Frenkie de Jong and Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Bayern Munich could be set for a busy transfer window. With Barcelona struggling financially and Leo Messi having departed for PSG, clubs are eyeing some of the Camp Nou's remaining talent. The Bundesliga champons are reportedly interested in a number of Ronald Koeman's players.
Bayern eyeing Barcelona clear-out
Bayern Munich are eyeing Barcelona quartet Frenkie de Jong, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Pedri and Sergino Dest, according to Sport.
Barca are a club in crisis amid their financial woes, which led to the departure of superstar captain Lionel Messi on a free transfer at the start of the season.
Now, Bundesliga champions Bayern are looking to capitalise, having previously been linked with midfielders De Jong and Pedri, goalkeeper Ter Stegen and right-back Dest.
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- Calciomercato claims Milan will wait to sign wantaway Torino star Andrea Belotti on a free transfer at the end of the season. Monday's Tuttosport reports Serie A champions and city rivals Inter are also interested in the Italy international.
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- The Daily Telegraph reports Newcastle United are eyeing a move for Ralf Rangnick as their sporting director following the club's huge takeover. Rangnick currently works for Russian side Lokomotiv Moscow.