Barcelona ready to offer big money for centre-back (Video)

Barcelona are in the market for some defenders this summer, particularly now that Carles Puyol is coming towards the end of his career and Eric Abidal continues to make steady recovery from a liver transplant. Gerard Pique is their only other recognised central defender, with Javier Mascherano and Sergio Busquets often filling in alongside the former Manchester United player as and when required. Who looks likely to join the Catalan squad for next season and will Tito Vilanova decide on actually purchasing a defender rather than trying to convert a midfielder?

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Koscielny wanted by Europe's best?

If you are possibly the best club in the world you would surely be setting your sights higher than Laurent Koscielny if you wanted a new central defender, however The Metro are reporting that the Arsenal man is a target for the German Champions Bayern Munich. What is even further baffling by this story is that it is being indicated that Arsenal will rebuff the reported bid of around £19 million.

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How long will Dortmund's Golden Generation last? (video)

With strong rumours last week that leading Borussia Dortmund marksman Robert Lewandowski will be leaving the Westfalenstadion in the summer for arch-rivals Bayern Munich, there are genuine fears amongst the Dortmund faithful and football supporters worldwide that the reigning German champions’ golden generation may be torn apart before it reaches its prime.

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The Citizens in need of defensive reinforcements? (Video)

Regardless of the nine clean sheets kept this season, there are those that feel Manchester City's defensive frailties are painstakingly evident.

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Five centre-backs that Ferguson should sign

In the past, Manchester United have, more often than not, been defensively astute.

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Tuesday's Paper Gossip- Nani set to extend stay, Belgiun courts English clubs

A quick, light-hearted look at today's gossip

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