The summer transfer window has now closed, shutting the door on one of the most turbulent spells in Barcelona's history.

The Spanish giants were rocked by Lionel Messi's request to leave the club, sparking a bitter contract dispute which ultimately ended with the six-time Ballon d'Or winner reluctantly agreeing to stay for at least another season.

Other notable names such as Luis Suarez, Ivan Rakitic and Arturo Vidal did leave, though, while Messi's future is sure to be the subject of much more speculation going forward.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news from the Camp Nou.

Saturday morning's Barcelona transfer talk news roundup:

Real Madrid 'join the race for Marcus Thuram'

Real Madrid are reportedly in the hunt for Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Marcus Thuram.

The 23-year-old, who is the son of France legend Lilian Thuram, has been in impressive form for Gladbach during the 2020-21 campaign, scoring three times and contributing five assists in 10 appearances.

Barcelona, Manchester City and Liverpool have all been credited with an interest in a player who has been named in the France squad for their November internationals.

However, according to Mundo Deportivo, Madrid are also firmly in the race for the attacker, with Zinedine Zidane's side preparing to battle the likes of Barca for his signature.

Thuram - contracted to his German club until June 2023 - has scored 17 times and registered 14 assists in 49 appearances for Die Fohlen since arriving from Guingamp in July 2019.

The Frenchman, who scored twice against Madrid in the Champions League last month, largely operates as a left-sided attacker but has also played on the right and through the middle for his Bundesliga club this season.

Barcelona 'to offload five players in January'

Barcelona are reportedly prepared to ship out a quintet of players during the January transfer window as they aim to raise funds for future business.

Like many clubs across the globe, the Catalan giants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and are facing losses of up to £88m in the wake of the ongoing outbreak.

Barcelona are believed to be embroiled in an internal battle with players and staff over wage cuts, and the La Liga powerhouses are now supposedly looking to sell a number of players in a further attempt to decrease their wage bill.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Ousmane Dembele, Martin Braithwaite, Carles Alena, Junior Firpo and Samuel Umtiti could all be heading for the Camp Nou exit door in a couple of months' time.

Manchester United were linked with a swoop for Dembele during the summer but the Frenchman ultimately remained in Catalonia, although a recent report has suggested that the Red Devils still harbour an interest in the former Borussia Dortmund man.

Barcelona have suffered an underwhelming start to the 2020-21 La Liga season with two wins, two draws and two losses from their opening six matches.

More transfer news from Barcelona:

Manchester United 'still interested in Ousmane Dembele'
Manchester United are still interested in signing Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele, according to a report. Read more.