Steve Nicol says Lionel Messi alone won’t solve Barcelona’s concerns on the pitch in what is shaping up to be a tight La Liga title race.
Barcelona are closely following the progress of Real Betis’ Emerson, Dinamo Zagreb’s Dani Olmo and Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz as they begin to plan for next season, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
The transfer window only closed at the beginning of September but Barca are already making plans for the future, with a right-back to put pressure on Nelson Semedo among their priorities.

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Brazilian full-back Emerson…

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Steve Nicol says Lionel Messi alone won’t solve Barcelona’s concerns on the pitch in what is shaping up to be a tight La Liga title race.
Barcelona are closely following the progress of Real Betis’ Emerson, Dinamo Zagreb’s Dani Olmo and Napoli’s Fabian Ruiz as they begin to plan for next season, multiple sources have confirmed to ESPN FC.
The transfer window only closed at the beginning of September but Barca are already making plans for the future, with a right-back to put pressure on Nelson Semedo among their priorities.

– When does the transfer window reopen?
– All major completed transfer deals

Brazilian full-back Emerson…

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Fabian Ruiz has been a revelation in the Napoli midfield and was recently scouted by Barcelona.

Five rounds into the 2019-20 Serie A season, we thought it would be fun to highlight the players who have really caught the eye so far. You’ll be aware of some but others will come as a surprise.

Fabian Ruiz, MF, Napoli

When Bayern ungraciously sacked Carlo Ancelotti, his son and assistant Davide went to live with his Andalucian girlfriend in Seville. While over there, he developed a football crush on a Betis midfielder.

“I fell in love with Fabian,” he explained, “so when we met [Napoli and]…

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The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.

All the major completed transfers | European transfer review

Barca scout casts eye on Napoli pair
Barcelona director of football Eric Abidal was spotted in attendance at the Stadio Via del Mare to watch Napoli face Lecce in Serie A, and Spanish publication Marca believes the Frenchman was…

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The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.

All the major completed transfers | European transfer review

TOP STORY: Barca scout casts eye on Napoli pair
Barcelona director of football Eric Abidal was spotted in attendance at the Stadio Via del Mare to watch Napoli face Lecce in Serie A, and Spanish publication Marca believes the Frenchman…

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The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
All the major completed transfers | European transfer review
Napoli’s Fabian a man in demand
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz has established himself as one of the premier talents in Italy and is now drawing attention from other big clubs across Europe.
The Spain international is on the radar of the…

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Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol explains why Andrew Robertson was guilty of a foul for his challenge on Napoli’s Jose Callejon.
The transfer windows in Europe’s top leagues are closed, but it’s never too late to look forward to January! Click here to view the latest transfers, and keep up to date with the newest gossip below.
All the major completed transfers | European transfer review
TOP STORY: Napoli’s Fabian a man in demand
Napoli midfielder Fabian Ruiz has established himself as one of the premier talents in Italy and is drawing attention from other big clubs across Europe.
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The Spain international is on the radar…

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The ESPN FC panel assess the rumours linking Napoli’s Jorginho and Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez with moves to Manchester City.

The FC panel answer your managerial related tweets on Carlo Ancelotti at Napoli, Unai Emery at Arsenal, a second chance for Klinsmann and more.

ESPN FC’s Gab Marcotti explains what led to Carlo Ancelotti’s appointment as Napoli head coach. Napoli confirmed two new signings on Thursday as new coach Carlo Ancelotti looks to end the seven-year dominance of champions Juventus.
Last season’s Serie A runners-up completed a deal for Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz from Real Betis, who has signed a five-year deal, before later revealing goalkeeper Alex Meret had also joined the club.
Napoli did not disclose the transfer fee for Ruiz on their website but local media said they had met a reported €30 million buyout clause to bring him…

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Elseid Hysaj’s versatility makes him an attractive prospect.
Scouting Spotlight profiles players across Europe who have caught the eye. This week a Napoli full-back who is attracting interest from Real Madrid, Hertha’s answer to Jerome Boateng and a young star at Real Betis.

Elseid Hysaj — Napoli

After playing under Maurizio Sarri at Empoli, Hysaj followed the coach to Napoli in 2015 in a €6 million transfer. The Albania international has proven himself to be one of the club’s most consistent performers as they chase their first Scudetto…

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