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Barcelona transfer news: Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez make COMPLAINT to Ernesto Valverde
LIONEL MESSI and Luis Suarez have allegedly made a complaint to Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde.
Transfer expert Ian McGarry claims Messi and Suarez have told the Barcelona chief that they aren't happy with the forward options on the right.
They are said to want a player who delivers the ball quickly and Chelsea's Willian has been identified as that man.
"Messi and Suarez have complained to coach Ernesto Valverde that they are weak on the right-hand side and need more creativity, someone who delivers the ball quickly into the centre of the pitch so they can do their thing," McGarry said.
"Barcelona are looking to strengthen because they know Real Madrid are looking to strengthen significantly.
Messi and Suarez have complained to coach Ernesto Valverde that they are weak on the right-hand side
"Willian is the kind of player who will fit in perfectly with the Barcelona squad and the philosophy with how he plays."
Barcelona have made a £50million bid for the Brazilian which was rejected this week.
However, Barca are poised to up their transfer chase with a renewed offer with the 29-year-old keen to leave Stamford Bridge.
McGarry added: "The latest on Willian is after speaking to people at Chelsea, they are willing to sell.
"The fee they hope to achieve would be around £70m - which in the current market I don't think is too excessive, it might be a little bit extravagant.
"He could go for a little less, around £50m plus add-ons.
"Willian has been subject of transfer speculation for some months, mostly from Manchester United because Jose Mourinho was a big fan of his when they worked at Chelsea together.
"The club leading the chase are Barcelona."