With Barca in mind
As shown by 'Mundo Deportivo' on their front page, both Fabian Ruiz and Willian have paused their contract renewals with Napoli and Chelsea at the hope of a possible offer from Barcelona... which, at the moment, has not arrived.
These are two names that have been associated with Barcelona in recent weeks. For different reasons, neither of the two came to Barcelona. With the passing of months and the closeness of the new market, rumours are starting to arise.
According to 'Mundo Deportivo', Fabian and Willian have decided to pause any contract renewal talks with their respective teams with the aim of awaiting a possible offer from Barcelona.
Althought the club has already shown certain interest on other occasions, the directors have still not made any concrete offer for them. But it is not ruled out.
Despite the 'overbooking' that Valverde has in midfield, with the arrival of the market, Barca could sell some of the players that they don't rely on as much and to make room for the Spanish midfielder from Napoli.
With good on-the-ball play, capacity to run metres and with pace. He could be the key man in the team's midfield if he eventually went there. However, they will not find it easy to take him away from San Paolo.
After Eden Hazard's exit, Willian has become a very important player for Chelsea, now led by Frank Lampard. Quick and very skilled, the Brazilian was very close to going to Barcelona in the summer.
In one way or another, to sign these players, or any others, Barca must let some of their own players go first. One of the most likely to leave is Ivan Rakitic, who has noticed a great loss of prominence in this season.