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Barcelona to ditch Yusuf Demir in January?

Yusuf Demir is being tipped to become the first player to leave Barcelona in the January transfer window as new coach Xavi shakes up his squad.

The teenager arrived on loan in the summer from Rapid Vienna and was originally signed for Barca B but was rapidly promoted to the first team and handed the No. 11 shirt.

Barca have an option to sign Demir for €10 million but won’t be taking it up and want to end the youngster’s loan in January, according to Diario Sport.

The report reckons that Bundesliga clubs Borussia Dortmund, Eintracht and Bayer Leverkusen are all keen on signing Demir on a permanent basis.