Barca hope to compete with Prem duo for Bundesliga midfield pair.
Barcelona are reportedly looking to hijack Manchester United and Liverpool transfers in January, with manager Luis Enrique setting his sights on two big names from the Bundesliga.
The Catalan giants are set to see their FIFA-imposed transfer ban end this winter, and will be keen to improve a struggling squad that has made a poor start to the new season.
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According to latest speculation, midfield could be a priority, with these two linked with the Nou Camp in the last few days:
1) Ilkay Gundogan (Borussia Dortmund)
Linked several times with Manchester United, Ilkay Gundogan is now believed to be a top transfer target for Barcelona this January, with Luis Enrique keen to replace the injured Rafinha in midfield.
2) Hakan Calhanoglu (Bayer Leverkusen)
Another Bundesliga gem, exciting Bayer Leverkusen youngster Hakan Calhanoglu is being watched by Barca, who could face competition from Manchester United and Liverpool for the Turkish playmaker.