Barcelona head coach Xavi has called for the transfer window to close before the start of the LaLiga season in the future amid uncertainty over a number of players in his squad.
Despite their delicate financial situation, the Catalans have moved to sign Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Jules Kounde, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen this window.
Barca’s focus is now on offloading players to help balance the books, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong all being linked with moves away.
According to widespread reports on Saturday, Chelsea are engaged in talks with Barca over a deal for Aubameyang, who only arrived from Arsenal earlier this year.
De Jong continues to be touted as a target for Premier League sides, meanwhile, and Depay is reportedly closing in on a switch to Juventus.
However, Xavi confirmed at a press conference ahead of Sunday’s game with Real Sociedad that he intends to continue selecting those players while they remain at the club.
“It’s not a comfortable situation,” Xavi said when asked about the final two weeks of the transfer window. “The market should be closed before the competition starts.
“I think it’s poorly organised. In the end, nobody can work in peace. You prepare for a match with a player and he may end up leaving, so it’s clearly not an ideal scenario.”
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