“We’ve lost too many players when you think of the likes of [Gareth] Bale, [Cristiano] Ronaldo and Xabi Alonso,” Carragher said.
“When Real Madrid and Barcelona come in for one of your players it’s difficult to keep them because they are big clubs in a country with a lifestyle where players, particularly attacking players and foreign players, dream of playing one day."
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Dominic Solanke could make a shock start for Chelsea against Arsenal
The La Liga giants are understood to be open to offers in the region of £12million, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United also showing an interest.
The 27-year-old Spaniard has struggled to hold down a first-team spot at Barca, and earlier this season expressed doubt over his future at the club.
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