Barcelona defender rejects Premier League club
Essentially, for now the defender is fully committed to Barcelona, and it is up to the Premier League side to weigh their options.
Barcelona has locked in one of their brightest La Masia product by signing an 18-year-old midfielder to a contract extension.
Essentially, for now the defender is fully committed to Barcelona, and it is up to the Premier League side to weigh their options.
If the deal goes through, it will be the latest La Masia export to do well abroad – although Barcelona might yet negotiate a buy-back clause.
Meanwhile, Barcelona has a tough decision to make – while Flick rates his potential, he cannot offer him a big role next season.
The club has even made an earlier bite at the cherry with a €100 million bid to Barcelona, to test their resolve to keep their star man.
Javier Tebas has hit back hard at criticism of the schedule made by Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, taking part in a war of words.
Chelsea sees this as an exciting young player who could develop into a player relied upon by the first team in their project.
This gritty victory delivers more than just three points – it showcases the fighting spirit that could define the season.
In this decisive phase of the season, every fixture represents a potential turning point for Barcelona’s title charge.
The offers planned to be presented will be eye-watering, both in terms of transfer fees and wages, putting Barcelona in a difficult position.