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Glen Johnson to Barcelona: Stoke defender eyed among Manchester United and Chelsea targets
BARCELONA are reportedly considering a shock move for Stoke right-back Glen Johnson - and also have eyes on Manchester United and Chelsea players this winter.
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Glen Johnson could be on his way to the Nou Camp in January after being targeted by the Spanish giants.
The Stoke defender, 32, has played just four times for the Potters this season and is currently out with a thigh injury.
And Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo claim he is on the radar of club bosses in Barcelona.
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Johnson has played just four games for Stoke this season
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According to the report, Barca are determined to sign a low-cost right-back in the New Year and see Johnson as a viable candidate.
Barca technical director Robert Fernandez is scouring Europe for a defensive bargain, with Chelsea veteran Bratislava Ivanovic and Antonio Valencia of Manchester United also on his radar.
Juventus’ Stephan Lichtsteiner another target, as it Bacary Sagna of Manchester City.
That is three more than table toppers Real Madrid, while Atletico Madrid (four conceded) are the most water-tight team in the league.
Johnson could be favoured over Valencia and Sagna because he is not cut tied in European competition this season, meaning he could play for Barca in the Champions League were he to make the switch.
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