Ahead of their monumental last 16 clash with Manchester City in the Champions League, Barcelona have reportedly registered their interested in the one of the blue's star players.
The Sunday People believe Barcelona want Spanish midfielder David Silva to replace Xavi when their captain retires. Manuel Pellegrini does not intend to sell, but fears his prized asset will be ambushed when he joins up with the Spain squad this summer. Barcelona value the player at around £50 million.
However, the blues may have already sought out a suitable replacement if reports from the Mail on Sunday are to be believed this morning. According to the newpaper, City will go head to head with their Manchester rivals for the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos in the summer. The player was heavily linked with a deadline day move to David Moye's side but his availability is sure to attract a number of top clubs when the window re-opens.
(Toni Kroos could be on his way to Manchester in summer)
In slightly more worrying news, the Mail on Sunday report that Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool may challenge Manchester City's right to play in the Champions League next season by questioning their adherence to Financial Fair Play regulations. The Independent also believe the club may face expulsion from the competition as the new rulebook has placed added pressure on the club's finances.
