Barcelona president does not expect any other summer business amid Paul Pogba links

David Cooper - Writer 22:28 15/08/2018
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  • Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu is content with the La Liga champions’ summer business, despite continuing links to Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba.

    Pogba, 25, was linked with a move away from Old Trafford after apparent discontent with manager Jose Mourinho. But he remained in situ when the window shut last Thursday in England.

    Barca have already added Gremio midfielder Arthur, Bordeaux winger Malcom, Sevilla centre-back Clement Lenglet and Bayern Munich battler Arturo Vidal.

    “As you all know, the transfer window shuts on August 31 and we’re keeping an eye on the market, but there’s no immediate need to sign anyone,” Bartomeu said.

    “We’re satisfied with our business in this window, both with the arrivals and departures, and I want to thank the people who are often forgotten about: our chief executive Oscar Grau, the managing director Pep Segura, our director of football Eric Abidal and his assistant, Ramon Planes.

    “We are constructing an excellent squad of players with experience, both homegrown and from elsewhere. This will help us to have success.

    “We have brought in young players like [Clement] Lenglet, Arthur and Malcom, who’ll quickly adapt to the way of playing football here. As for Vidal, he is a player with experience, quality and character, who’ll provide balance for the team.

    “There are also young players like [Carles] Alena coming into the first team, with others starting to shine too, like [Juan] Miranda, Riqui Puig and Abel Ruiz. With the training we give them, I’m sure they’ll reach the first team soon.”

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