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There is a lot of gossip surrounding the summer transfer window. Transfer Talk keeps you up to date on all the latest gossip.

TOP STORY: Xavi tells Pique his time with Barcelona is done

According to a report by Diario Sport, Xavi told the centre-back that he wouldn't be needed at Barcelona next season.

According to the report, the manager has cited physical issues as one of the reasons for the decision being made. Xavi says that Pique isn't focused on football due to his multiple businesses and off- pitch issues.

According to reports, the best solution would be to leave in the most dignified way possible, which would include renouncing a large amount of money that the club owes him.

Despite being told that he wouldn't get a lot of playing time, Pique insisted that he would train more and abandon his commitments outside of football, according to reports.

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has reportedly told Gerard Pique he will no longer see the field and should leave the team gracefully. Joan Valls/Urbanandsport /NurPhoto via Getty Images

According to the Diario Sport report, Sevilla's Jules Kounde is Xavi's choice to play at centre-back. The hope is that Barcelona will be able to afford to sign the Frenchman when their wage bill goes down.

Xavi is said to want a partnership consisting of Kounde and Ronald Araujo.

PAPER GOSSIP

According to The Independent, Christopher Nkunku wants to stay with the club and they have set a price of $100 million for his services. The possibility of signing him this summer has been looked into by several teams.

According to Tuttosport, the Bianconeri are hoping to sign a new player this summer. If Arthur leaves I Bianconeri, a move for the Spaniard in this transfer window could be dependent on whether or not he leaves.

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The Sun have reported that a move for Rayan Ait-Nouri is on the cards. He would be able to provide good competition and cover for Ben Chilwell, who missed a large amount of the season due to a knee injury.

After securing the return of Alexandre Lacazette, Olympique Lyonnais are now looking to bring Corentin Tolisso back from the other side of the world. Despite the absence of European football in the upcoming season, the player is willing to listen to Lyon's proposition.

Calciomercato said that AZ Alkmaar's Owen Wijndal is the priority for the Bianconeri in their search for a left-back. The Eredivisie side doesn't want to drop their valuation below 15m, while the Italian side has already offered over 10m.