Barcelona Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Aleix Vidal and Diego Alves

Aleix Vidal wants to leave Barcelona rather than remain on the bench on manager Luis Enrique’s watch. Vidal has reportedly even told team-mates he’s ready to quit the Camp Nou club in January.

A report from Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo (h/t AS English) has stated the former Sevilla man hopes to be sold during the winter window. He’s anxious to leave because of a “crumbling relationship” with his manager.

Luis Enrique is said to be “unimpressed with the full-back’s performance and effort in training.” As a result, Vidal has been denied the chance to replace Dani Alves at right-back, and the Barca boss has given the berth to young midfield playmaker Sergi Roberto.

Vidal has been left out of the last six matchday squads by Luis Enrique, which is a clear sign the player isn’t trusted. However, the Mundo Deportivo report also noted Barca remain uncertain about what to do next with the player who cost an initial fee worth £13 million when he signed in 2015.

Yet Spanish source Sport (h/t Dan Pellegrini of the Sun) reported Barca are already discussing a swap deal involving Vidal with fellow La Liga club Valencia. Los Che are said to be prepared to offer Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo in exchange for Vidal.

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