Arsenal came close to overseeing a second deal with Barcelona in January, though the reason why the move collapsed has now surfaced.

The Magpies have encountered a variety of issues when pursuing targets this month and now two more brick walls have been hit

The Magpies are rumoured to still be interested in the France international, who could end up leaving Barca on loan.

After crashing out of the Spanish Super Cup, Xavi was quick to defend his side and applaud their performance against Real Madrid

"FC Barcelona wishes to publicly express its gratitude to Samuel Umtiti."

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is desperately hunting for a new centre-back this month.

Newcastle are aiming high in the January window after a report revealed a Chelsea target is part of a two-pronged defensive rebuild.

The solution to Newcastle's defensive issues could come from Barcelona after a report noted they have already turned their back on the star.

The lure of working with Benitez has been cited as to why Everton could succeed in pulling off a Barcelona raid after making first contact.

Tottenham could be the beneficiaries after Barcelona threatened to take drastic action over a star in order to push a much-needed transfer.

There's no love lost between the fierce Spanish rivals and this would be one in the eye for Real if Barca go through with a swap deal plan

The Reds have responded after being offered the chance to sign a La Liga star for £6million

Michael Edwards felt he was close to landing the star, before two reasons saw the potential transfer fall flat, claims a report

Was Ozak Kabak Liverpool's top defensive target? According to The Athletic he may not have been

The Everton boss is keen to shore up his backline in an effort to recapture their early season form

Reports in Spain claim the Reds are considering an approach with Barcelona willing to let four stars depart the Nou Camp in January

The Frenchman was mentioned as a possible target for as many as four Premier League clubs this summer, but says his future is "pretty clear"

The defender was instrumental for France in the last World Cup, but injuries have caused a fall from grace since then.

Arsenal and two Premier League rivals could have the opportunity to sign a World Cup winner on loan from Barcelona, claims a report.

Barcelona are ready to sign off a firesale with Manchester United watching on, according to a report

Barcelona are ready to send a defender out on loan for the 2020-21 season, as they step up their bid to sign a new centre-back

Arsenal have abandoned their interest in signing a Barcelona man after a report revealed the true cost of signing the Frenchman.

Barcelona's determination to sign a Spurs man has reportedly seen the LaLiga side offer Mourinho the chance to sign two of their defenders.

A Barcelona star looks set to deliver a transfer blow to Manchester and Arsenal by staying at the Nou Camp this summer.

It's claimed the Spanish giants are willing to get creative to freshen up their squad and will offer some of their stars in swap proposals.

Arsenal and Chelsea are said to be battling to sign the defender in the transfer window

Arsenal are ready to rival Man Utd for a defender - but will first try and convince the Red Devils to sell them one of their own.

The Red Devils are reportedly prepared to make a "significant effort" to sign the player

Former Tottenham striker Darren Bent believes the club should do all they can to sign a top Barcelona defender this month.

Barcelona have identified a defender on Arsenal's radar as a target, while Man Utd could take advantage by battling for a current Barca star

City have been given permission to sign an out-of-favour Barcelona star in the January window in a deal that could fetch up to £46.2m.

Jose Mourinho has reportedly set his sights on the Barcelona centre-half should one or both of Vertonghen or Alderweireld leave the club.

Man City could look to capture the signature of a Barcelona centre-back to ease the strain on Pep Guardiola's beleaguered back line.

Samuel Umtiti insists speculation linking him with Arsenal this summer was wide of the mark.

Barcelona have reportedly rejected talk of a €50million Manchester United bid for one of their star defenders this summer.

Manchester United are battling their rivals Manchester City in the race to land a Barcelona defender this week, a report claims

A number of Premier League sides will be alerted by reports that Barcelona are plotting a mass cull

Manchester City are weighing up whether or not to make an offer for a defender that Barcelona are willing to sell, according to reports.

Barcelona have informed Arsenal and Man Utd of the price it would cost to sign defender Samuel Umtiti this summerclaims

Man Utd have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona over a deal to sign an out-of-favour defender for a fee of around £53.7m.

Arsenal and Man Utd will have to look elsewhere after one of their defensive targets announced his intentions to stay at his current club.

Barcelona are reportedly ready to sell defender Samuel Umtiti this summer and Manchester United and Arsenal will be on alert.

One Barcelona man looks to have ruled out a switch to the Premier League after stating his willingness to stay at the Nou Camp this summer.

Arsenal have made a Barcelona defender their number one priority for the summer transfer window, a report claims.

Barcelona are ready to sell both midfielder Philippe Coutinho and defender Samuel Umtiti this summer, according to reports

Arsenal could replace Laurent Koscielny with a Barcelona defender this summer, according to reports from France

Barcelona have set the asking price for a star defender at €80m amid interest from Juventus, Arsenal and Manchester United.