Keita, a key to the signings of Thiago Silva and Capoue

That of Mali holds the key to Milan, who wants to sell its headquarters and Barça look for their replacement in Toulouse midfielder.

Unwittingly or drink, Seydou Keita has become a key piece for two players of interest to Barça ahead of next season to finish clocking: the center-back of Milan Thiago Silva and Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue, though different reasons.

Keita, who accumulates four seasons at Barça, is one of the major objectives of Milan to strengthen their midfield. The veteran Clarence Seedorf (36 years) and Gennaro Gattuso (34), together with the confirmed return of Mark van Bommel from PSV, AC Milan to sign forced to shore up its average.

The Mali midfielder has many girlfriends (Anzhi, Liverpool, Milan ...), but of all the proposals that most appeals to you is primarily Italian club, which not only ensures its high last contract in the economic, but also allows you to continue to compete at the highest level as in the Camp Nou.

Consequently, and given that Barça is the best substitute but not a permanent fixture, the club azulgrana could use the 'weapon Keita' to get Thiago Silva, a center-back that continues for several seasons but so far not even had been raised by high economic demands of Milan.

Now, however, and although still a mainstay for Milan in the axis of the rear, with the letter Keita, the club could at least bring down the purchase of Brazilian international, who last summer renewed by all 'Rossoneri 'until June 2016.

Given the eventual departure of Keita to Milan, Barça has prepared a plan B to replace that of Mali. One player that most scouts have followed the culés, and already sounded in their day to supply the lower Touré Yaya is Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue.

The French footballer of Guadeloupean origin, possesses all the qualities required Barça midfielder: good ball control, intelligent interpretation, strong defensively ...

In addition, the cost would not resemble in anything that would ask for Javi Martínez Athletic, the most liked at Can Barça, so almost the same price as the red and white, plus Keita, Thiago Silva could end up landing and Capoue. (via MD)

Barça have 'controlled' to Van Persie

The top scorer in the Premier out of contract in 2013.

If the option is not viable Llorente, both sporting and economically, FC Barcelona is working in parallel in any other form of elite: the Dutchman Robin van Persie, the top scorer in the Premier League.

Wenger's pupil, who joined the London team in the 2004-2005 season, has the same profile as Llorente, as it is not a striker born. In fact, both in the Netherlands (played three years in the Feneyoord) in its selection, as for many seasons at Arsenal, has played down the right to wrong foot, being left handed.

He has been in recent years when their coach has been used more as nine, yes, with total freedom of movement. About to turn 29 years old (in August), out of contract in June 2013, making it one of the most desired players from across Europe. Arsenal will have no choice but to listen to offers for him if he will not run out of anything within a year. And this fact makes their transfer price is affordable for big clubs in Europe.

Van Persie has refused to renew yet, knowing that he has the upper hand and the possibility of signing the last big contract of his life with a computer can aspire to win titles, something that has not been done in the 'Emirates '.

Van Persie really like the technical secretariat of FC Barcelona for its versatility, high technical level, speed and experience. His friendship with Cesc Fàbregas could bring him to the Camp Nou this option if it wins the whole of Llorente.

Barca fichará a central defender. It is one of the priorities of the technical squad. And the steps to hire long ago they occurred. Thiago Silva, as in all the signings, has been probed by FC Barcelona and the Brazilian player has given his approval to the operation. Want to come to Camp Nou.

It is very probable that Milan put a thousand fault for not getting rid of one of the few young players you have in your template. In favor of Barça play the Lombard entity still has to pay a share of the signing of Ibrahimovic, which could bring down significantly the recruitment of young central defender.

In the offices of the club azulgrana are designing the strategy for the immediate future, given the age of two power holders at the moment, Puyol and Mascherano. Thiago Silva is considered the most promising center of Europe at the moment. Their representatives are familiar with the interest of Barça. (via SPORT)

Keita opened the door to Thiago Silva

The Italian press has become a hive of continuous rumors at this end of season.

For months the option that Seydou Keita ends up being a new player of Milan is one of the most recurrent news. The Malian footballer environment has confirmed the interest of Massimo Allegri's squad, but also pointed out that there is no formal offer to the player and no one has addressed yet Barça to negotiate the relevant transfer.

In Italy also ensure that the operation would be feasible including a second player. This is Thiago Silva. Rumors collect the interest of Barcelona by the Brazilian center-backl and its will cheapen a more expensive operation than drawing out of Seydou Keita. No further details that the interest and desire of all parties, but the fact is that there would be time to open negotiations and concrete figures.

By the way, and while the patient waiting Milan, several teams of Premier have also moved the card and have targeted the environment to probe player's will. (via SPORT)

Up options Thiago Silva and Javi Martínez joining Barça

Strengthening of the rear axle, a priority for coaches.

Milan's Brazilian Thiago Silva wins integers as future option for Barça in the next remodeling the workforce and the Athletic Club midfielder Javi Martínez.

In the case of player 'Rossoneri', as a central defender fully adequate to the 'profile Barça'. In Martínez, calls attention to its versatility: it is as effective as center-back as central midfielder, another province that must be strengthened as it is to dispense a little closer to Sergio Busquets, who played most of this year and also can dispute the Olympics after Euro.

The main demarcation is one of the most need strengthening and Thiago Silva, despite Adriano Galliani made ​​known to Barça that is not for sale, a name with more options in the list that handles Andoni Zubizarreta, having a style of play that makes it one of the central with better profile Barça.

Both he and Martínez would require a heavy financial investment by Barça, which is difficult to cope with the signing of the two. However, the restructuring of the workforce includes some transfers, which itself could make an effort, at least one of the two.

Abidal absent, the template currently has four plants. One of them (Fontàs, with ruptured anterior cruciate ligament) injury until next season, and Piqué is low by the head injury he suffered against Chelsea.

Puyol and Mascherano are both available in Vallecas central apart Bartra and Muniesa, who have been constantly coming in calls but just have been involved in recent months. Only six minutes Muniesa against Getafe.

Next season can not be repeated this panorana.Puyol will need higher dosage than has tenidoen the current, as a matter of attrition.

At 34 years, begins to be in a phase of his career that takes a lot of rigor in managing their minutes, as Xavi, another player who is dosed effort.

So, a center-back is a priority of the technicians to have a balanced staff next season. Thiago Silva like a lot, but the navarro Javi Martínez has the advantage of its versatility.

The club have money to make a reasonable investment and transfers to occur will help meet the needs of the team of Tito Vilanova. (via MD)

Without noise, Barça works in the operation signings

The tight schedule of Barça in recent weeks, with games three and four days, and the unexpected comeback in la Liga, have managed to soundproof the work of the offices of the Camp Nou.

Little information has been leaked on the 2012-2013 project signings despite the sporting fever keeps busy as ever at this point in the season.

Andoni Zubizarreta, its technical team, Vice President Josep Maria Bartomeu and Director of Football Raul Sanllehí, with the approval of Pep Guardiola, has not stopped a moment to shape the plan devised last November with the first of the five previous summits to negotiations.

According to MD has been known, the club these days intensify contacts with obvious priority signings profile Barça and have passed an initial screening. The urgency is to strengthen the defense and in particular the left full-back.

The name of Jordi Alba, of Valencia, is among the first in the list and have already held several informative talks. There is no pre-arrangement although the consent of dialogue under basic conditions

With Oier as third goalkeeper, the possibility of the arrival of a centre-back and a forward of wing also on the agenda azulgrana. Depend on the budget is left of the initial investment of 50 million and sales more than likely that would occur in summer.

Afellay, Adriano and Keita are ringing frequently in the international market while at the Camp Nou is suspected that at some oferton for some crack. Thiago Silva, centre-back of Milan, led the second group of reinforcements. Neymar is a case of exceptional performance.

The first issue, however, expect to close the renewal of Pep. They are so convinced of it does not hinder the final decision is delayed in time. (via MD)