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Barcelona chiefs are keen on selling four members of the first-team squad in January, according to reports. Barca are eighth in the La Liga table, nine points behind leaders Real Sociedad, so are in need of a squad refresh in the mid-season transfer window.
Left-back Firpo is attracting interest from Italy, with Inter and Napoli keen on a potential loan with an option to buy.
The 24-year-old has made just two appearances so far this season, both coming in the Champions League, and Barca want at least £18million for his signature.
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The Denmark international joined earlier this year amid an injury crisis at the Nou Camp but has started just four La Liga matches since.
Braithwaite does not want to leave but Barca want to sell him to make room for Memphis Depay.
Koeman wanted to sign Dutch compatriot Depay from Lyon in the summer but did not have the funds available to complete a deal.
Barca will also allow youngsters Riqui Puig and Carles Alena to find loan moves to get more regular first-team action.
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