Manuel Agudo Duran, otherwise known as Nolito, on the verge of signing for Barcelona, was Luis Enrique's transfer obsession. The coach wanted to bring him in to have a back-up for Neymar, so he can all have the positions covered - with Aleix Vidal and Arda Turan also available to play in the front line.

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Barcelona suffered at the start of the season when Neymar was out with mumps or later out injured. Eventually Barcelona even put Sergi Roberto in the attack to try and plug the gap. Since then, the club have been working to sign him. Here are the four reasons Luis Enrique wants to sign him...

1. He can beat men one-on-one and can score (8 in 15 games this season).

2. He will adapt to the demands of the dressing room because Luis Enriuqe knows him and his presence will not be a threat to the trident.

3. He understands Barcelona's style of play and his adaptation will be immediate.

4. From the summer he has gone crazy for Barcelona, rejected his contract renewal, as well as other offers, waiting for this moment, and has not hesitated to react to it.