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According to the newspaper "El Mundo Deportivo" published in Catalonia, the final touches should soon be drawn when forming the lineup of "Barcelona" for the 2012-2013 season.
Among the potential candidates to leave the team, there are still three footballers whose future career paths will be clarified in the coming days. Jonathan Dos Santos, Andreu Fontas, and Ibrahim Afellay are considering various offers.
According to the publication, the Barcelona leaders would not object if the players decided to stay, but this trio has already been informed that in that case, no one will guarantee them enough playing time.
Different sources claim that J. Dos Santos has ultimately decided to go to the team of "Sevilla," however, it is believed that the young midfielder changed his mind at the last minute and decided to speak to Tito Vilanova once again. According to the publication of "El Mundo Deportivo" on Tuesday, the promising footballer is convinced that the head coach will find a place for him in the team lineup and he will get enough minutes on the field.
It is said that A. Fontas is choosing between offers from the teams "Malaga" and "Levante." The player is allegedly waiting for the end of the second leg matches of the European cup and then should make a final decision. The defender himself is not commenting on any rumors for now.
Recently, the tone of conversation has also changed by I. Afellay's agent, who previously stated that his client will not leave "Barcelona." Now, Rob Jansen already admits that the Dutchman should spend the season "at some other club" where he would be loaned.
The next career step for I. Afellay will most likely be in the Premier League with the strongest clubs in England. The media rumors mainly mention "Liverpool," London's "Arsenal" and "Tottenham Hotspur," but recently, Gelzenkirchen's "Schalke" appeared among the possible contenders. Neither the player nor his agent provide any official information about a possible transfer. It is only clear for now that I. Afellay is not interested in returning to play in the Netherlands.
