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Barcelona transfer news: Lionel Messi the reason I want to stay - Paco Alcacer
BARCELONA forward Paco Alcacer insists he wants to stay at the club and play alongside Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
Barcelona match winner Paco Alcacer nets against Sevilla
Alcacer scored twice to earn Barcelona a 2-1 win over Sevilla on Saturday.
The forward popped up with the goals as Lionel Messi had an unusual off-night on his 600th appearance for the club.
Suarez’s goal drought also extended to five games but Alcacer was there to save to day.
Barcelona are understood to be considering selling Alcacer in the January transfer window.
But the Spaniard in adamant he doesn’t want to leave the Nou Camp.
Paco Alcacer celebrates his goal with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez
Barcelona are considering selling Paco Alcacer
They are the best forwards in the world
"I am very clear about what I want,” the said after the game.
“And what I want is to continue working here and improve day by day with Luis and Leo.
“They are the best forwards in the world and I want to learn a lot from them.”
Barcelona’s win saw them extend their lead of title rivals Real Madrid to 11 points.
The club are yet to lose in La Liga this season, with 10 wins and a draw to their name.
Messi failed to light up the 2-1 win over Sevilla on his landmark appearance for the club, while Suarez is now set to go under the knife to deal with a cyst on his knee.
Alcacer has enjoyed a stint in the Barca XI following Ousmane Dembele’s hamstring injury.
The 24-year-old’s performances have kept Gerard Deulofeu out of the team.