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Barcelona shop in Prem Bosman market for new midfielder

Barcelona are ready to shop in the Premier League's Bosman market to boost their midfield.

Barca are seeking a replacement for Sergi Busquets, who is set to leave at the end of the season.

Joao Santos, the agent of Chelsea midfielder Jorginho, was spotted in Barcelona last week. But he isn't the only Bosman prospect under consideration.

Sport says Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan and Leicester City's Youri Tielemans are also on Barca's radar.

Blaugrana chief Mateu Alemany said on the weekend: "We have focused on extending with young players and cutting down on veteran players' contracts. We must increasingly focus on the market with Bosman players.

"This year we have brought in (Franck) Kessié, (Andreas) Christensen, Marcos Alonso and (Hector) Bellerín, and there will be many more."

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