Arda Turan holds the key to remodelling Ernesto Valverde's midfield. The Turkish midfielder needs to leave in the winter window for Barcelona to sign Nice midfielder Seri.

The board believe Arda and his agent Ahmet Bulut, will eventually succumb to the tempations of Chinese football. Despite having various offers which they previously rejected, and the new economic limits placed by the Chinese giverment, the club are waiting for him to leave the Camp Nou.

Arda's exit would be covered with the arrival of Seri, who is desperate to sign for the club.