The summer transfer window has now begun, with rumours and speculation continuing to swirl as Barcelona eye possible reinforcements.
The Spanish champions spent big on Antoine Griezmann last summer but missed out on a big-name striker in January and have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, meaning that selling players rather than buying could be their priority this summer.
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news from the Camp Nou.
Wednesday morning's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup:
Barcelona 'not planning any more signings after Sergino Dest'
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Barcelona's impending deal for Ajax full-back Sergino Dest will reportedly be their final signing of the summer transfer window.
The Spanish giants are understood to be on the brink of completing a deal for Dest in a transfer worth a reported £23m.
The 19-year-old will become Ronald Koeman's first major signing since taking over as manager, but Goal reports that it may also be the last of the summer due to the club's financial problems.
Manchester City centre-back Eric Garcia, Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez and Lyon winger Memphis Depay are among the players to have been linked with a switch to Camp Nou this summer.
However, Koeman will have to raise any future funds from player sales, and even then only 25% of the money brought in will be made available for new signings due to La Liga's staff limits imposed to manage the financial impact of coronavirus.
Barcelona have already shifted a significant sum from their wage bill by offloading Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal, Ivan Rakitic and Nelson Semedo, while Samuel Umtiti, Jean-Clair Todibo and Martin Braithwaite have also been linked with exits.
Ousmane Dembele 'arrives late for Barcelona training amid Man United links'
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Ousmane Dembele has reportedly angered Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman by turning up late to training amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils are understood to have identified Dembele as a possible alternative to top target Jadon Sancho this summer with less than a week now remaining in the transfer window.
The France international suffered another injury-plagued campaign last season, being limited to only five La Liga appearances.
Dembele was forced to settle for a substitute role during Barcelona's season-opening 4-0 win over Villarreal on Sunday too, and AS reports that he arrived to training 15 minutes late the following day.
The 23-year-old has faced disciplinary issues for his timekeeping before, including turning up two hours late for one training session in 2018.
Barcelona are thought to be open to offers for the attacker, who was also linked with Liverpool before the champions signed Diogo Jota.
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