Borussia Dortmund to sign Paco Alcacer permanently

The forward has scored 12 goals so far this season, having left Barcelona on loan last August. Incredibly, he has only started five league games, often coming off the bench to make an impact. The Spaniard has also been capped five times by his country, and scored an impressive header against England in the UEFA Nations League in the autumn.

His efforts have been enough to persuade Dortmund to sign the striker on a permanent basis, with the decision being confirmed by a statement from Barcelona, which said: "The club would like to publicly express its gratitude to Paco Alcacer for his commitment and dedication and wish him luck and success in the future."