Barcelona are reviving last summer’s interest in Valencia ace David Villa.

Sport says Barca went well down the road to signing Villa at the end of last season, with sports director Txiki Begiristain meeting with the striker’s agent, Jose Luis

The agent of Alex Hleb is in talks with Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain over the future of the midfielder.

The Belarus captain has been playing on-loan at Stuttgart, though has endured an inconsistent season so far.

Hleb’s agent, Uli

Osasuna fullback Cesar Azpilicueta is a target for Barcelona.

AS says Barca sports chief Txiki Begiristain has already made an approach to Osasuna about opening talks for the Spain U21 international.

Osasuna turned down Begiristain’s enquiry, but an

Tied to Osasuna until 2012, the young right winger César Azpilicueta (20) is observed by Barcelona. According to As, Txiki Begiristain asked information,…

Manchester United defender John O’Shea is interesting Barcelona.

Sport says Barca sports director Txiki Begiristain has drawn up a shopping list for the summer market, which includes the usual candidates like Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich) and David

Barcelona chiefs have agreed they need four new signings for next season.

Sport says while Barca sports director Txiki Begiristain will follow president Joan Laporta out the door at the end of the season, coach Pep Guardiola has made it clear his squad

Barcelona are ready to hand Daniel Alves a new contract.
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Sport says Barca sports director Txiki Begiristain and president Joan Laporta do not want to leave any loose ends ahead of leaving at the end of the season.

Alves is contracted

Barcelona sports director Txiki Begiristain believes they need three new signings to improve the squad – plus a big-name arrival.

The big-name Barca want is Arsenal captain and former Barca junior Cesc Fabregas.

For the three squad reinforcements,

Txiki Begiristain has hinted he will leave Barcelona at the end of the season.

The Barca sports director knows his position will be in doubt as soon as president Joan Laporta steps down ahead of this year’s elections.

“I am a supporter and confidant of

Barcelona are ready to deal in defender Gerard Pique.
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El Mundo Deportivo says Barca sports director Txiki Begiristain is ready to finalise terms with Pique’s minders over a new deal to 2015.

Pique will see his buyout clause raised from