Barcelona are tipped to deliver new faces in the summertime with the membership president Joan Laporta revealing switch plans for the Catalans.
The Spanish giants are linked with the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Mohamed Salah, the return of Lionel Messi in addition to Leeds’ Raphinha. Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are additionally prime targets however because of the membership’s monetary struggles, Barcelona appear to have fallen behind.
Now, Laporta has insisted that each Haaland and Mbappe are far-fetched targets.
“Haaland or Mbappé to Barça? The situations I’ve been instructed about these two offers. We’d by no means settle for to spend these figures, no means. I see each of them actually removed from Barca,” he mentioned.
On Messi return
“There’s no dialog with Leo Messi over his potential comeback to Barça. The truth is that we’re not contemplating this risk.”
“Leo is Leo, he’s the very best – however this type of deal is just not a part of our plans.”
On Raphinha curiosity
“Raphinha is a participant we actually like and it’s true that Deco’s his agent. We’ve excellent relationships.
“I need to make clear that Deco’s not paid by the membership. He’ll simply assist us as a result of he dominates the Brazilian market.”
Lewandowski and Salah hyperlinks
“High gamers need to be a part of Barça, that’s clear. I can’t say if we’re in talks for Lewandowski and Salah or not – or into the membership they’ll inform me that I’m creating issues within the negotiations.”
Failed Joao Felix’s pursuit
“I actually like Joao Felix. It’s a pleasure to see him taking part in soccer. Final summer season, we have been working to finish a swap cope with Atlético between Joao Felix and Griezmann, then it collapsed.”
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