According to the Sunday Mirror, Gerrard has made acquiring a new defender a ‘priority for the upcoming transfer window and is ‘actively looking for potential prospects.

Last night, Barcelona defeated Villarreal 3-1 at La Ceramica. In the 48th minute, Frenkie de Jong gave the visitors the lead, only for Samuel Chukwueze to equalize for Villarreal in the 76th minute.

Barcelona made it two wins in two games under new manager Xavi Hernandez after going four games without a win in La Liga. Following a 1-0 win over Catalan rivals Espanyol last week, the Blaugrana trounced Villarreal 3-1 on Saturday.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona isn’t just interested in the blue half of Manchester; they’ve also inquired about Anthony Martial at Manchester United.

Barcelona’s contract problem with Dembele has become a significant headache. Because the Frenchman is in the final year of his current contract, he will be free to depart Camp Nou next summer.