As the transfer window closure draws near, Jose Mourinho may hammer away at his desire to sign one more player for Manchester United but he may have to look to the Spanish side Barcelona for a new signing.
Spain international and Barcelona all round defender Sergi Roberto has been on the radar of the Premier League giants for a while now with Chelsea entering the race to sign the defender, but the new coach of the Catalan giants Ernesto Valverde has ruled out the sale of the player, according to reports.
Speaking to the Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo Valverde talked about his desire to keep the Spaniard, who he described as an “important player”.
“Of course, I am absolutely counting on him [this season]’, he said.
“How important, depends on each game during the season. “He is a versatile player who trains fantastic.
“You ask me about him and Sergi Samper, both are doing well from the point of view of training.” “In some games he will be a major player and in some games no, but he remains an important player.”
since the signing of new Brazilian star Paulinho to the Catalan squad, Roberto stay at Camp Nou has been unsettling staying on the bench for a numerous times, and he was tipped with a move away from Spain. Manchester were said to be interested in meeting his terms.
The Red devils has been said to be looking for wide player that will put Antonio Valencia in a competing zone, and the Spaniard has been tipped to a move to Old Trafford.
Chelsea was reported to trigger an offer £36.5 million but Conte has been in darkness ever since he signed new players to his squad. The Blues boss added new players to his team and the manager is still in the market to sign new players. On the other hand, 10bet brings you the latest betting offers and tips.