Barcelona have promoted young goalkeeper Diego Kochen to their preseason squad as Mar-Andre ter Stegen’s injury leaves Hansi Flick short of options.

Barcelona have been told they made the wrong call regarding Marc-Andre ter Stegen's future as Ivan Rakitic says the goalkeeper should be first choice.

Barcelona's long-serving goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is reportedly considering going under the knife, which could have huge transfer implications for Manchester City. With the new season approaching, the 33-year-old German shot-stopper has been informed he will start the campaign as Barcelona’s third-choice goalkeeper behind Joan Garcia and Wojciech Szczesny. Hence, the keeper has been advised to seek a fresh challenge.

Manchester City may have identified their Ederson successor, with Pep Guardiola reportedly mulling over a raid on Barcelona for Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has urged Marc-Andre ter Stegen to accept his fate at Barcelona and leave in search for better opportunities.