Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva, Rodri: Xavi adds five Manchester City stars to Barcelona's summer wishlist - Paper Round

Xavi planning Man City raid Barcelona boss Xavi is ready to launch an ambitious summer raid on Manchester City. The 43-year-old believes the Liga leaders need to add more quality and depth to their squad to become a European powerhouse once again.

Xavi is hoping that Barca invest once again this summer and is targeting a number of big-name stars at Manchester City. Ad The Mirror reveal: «Xavi is keen for Barca to follow up their long running interest in star City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan.

Barca have held a meeting with Ilhan Gundogan, the uncle and representative of the City midfielder. TransfersChelsea and Arsenal battle over Zaha free transfer — Paper Round19 HOURS AGO »Barca are also monitoring the situations of Spain internationals Aymeric Laporte – who has started just six Premier League games this season – and holding-midfielder Rodri, who is viewed as a long-term successor to Busquets at club and international level.

«The report has also linked the club to midfielder Bernardo Silva — who was monitored last transfer window in the event that Frenkie de Jong left the club – alongside striker Julian Alvarez, who joined City last summer but who has started just six league games for Pep Guardiola’s side.» Abraham could make summer return Tammy Abraham could make a return to the Premier League this summer as a number of top clubs prepare to strengthen their attacks in the off-season. Chelsea have left the door ajar for a potential return by negotiating a buy-back clause in his contract as part of the transfer to Roma in 2021, while Manchester United are also interested in the 25-year-old.