Transfer Talk: Pulisic is an American dream for Liverpool and Barca

Liverpool and Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic.

The American international, 23, has had a stop-start season due to injury problems. 

He was snapped up by the Blues in January 2019 for £58million but was loaned back to Borussia Dortmund for the rest of the 2018-19 campaign. 

And according to El Nacional, he could now be set to leave after just two full seasons at Stamford Bridge. 

But while Barca would be an ideal destination, the Spanish giants are still battling crippling financial problems — which may restrict new boss Xavi from bringing in fresh faces. 

Having worked with him at Dortmund, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a keen admirer of the Blues ace. 

Whether Chelsea would sell to another Premier League club is unclear but the Reds would be an attractive proposition for Pulisic, particularly if regular first-team action was on offer.  

Despite his injury problems, he has scored twice in just three league appearances so far this term.  

In other news

Eddie Howe is keen to lure Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier to Newcastle, according to the Daily Mirror.

The England right-back has been a target for Manchester United in recent months but Toon boss Howe is desperate to strengthen his defence in January.

The Express claim Leeds are lining up a loan move for Chelsea's Ross Barkley in January as they bid to revive their season.

Barcelona are eyeing Chelsea duo Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner if they cannot persuade Manchester City to part company with Raheem Sterling.

ESPN report the LaLiga side will have to sell before sanctioning any signings. 

Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is interested in Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.

Spanish outlet Fichajes claim Gerrard wants to strengthen his defence but Torres is thought to be happy in Spain and would not consider leaving in January.