Barcelona deny breaching rules in move for PSG's Adrien Rabiot

Barcelona deny breaching rules in move for PSG's Adrien Rabiot

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"Barça refute the existence of any type of agreement with Rabiot"

Amid the rumours in France about Barcelona reaching an agreement with Adrien Rabiot, the Catalan club have been forced to release a statement denying the stories.

Rabiot is out of contract in the summer and has been ostracised by Paris Saint-Germain becuase he's refused to sign a new deal. 

He's free to join any other club at the end of the season and -- despite admitting their interest in the France midfielder -- Barça have said they have not breached any rules. 

All of their attempts to sign Rabiot have been through PSG and they have not spoken about a deal for the summer. He is free to talk to other clubs from Jan. 1.

A statement read: "FC Barcelona wish to address stories published in France regarding the signing of players from Paris Saint Germain and make clear that they have not breached any rule in this regard.

"The only contact made was during the month of August and one week ago. In both cases, this contact was made with PSG's sporting management to show FC Barcelona's interest in player Adrien Rabiot.

"FC Barcelona have always wanted to work with the utmost transparency in their dealings with PSG and with any other club.

"FC Barcelona refute the existence of any type of agreement with PSG player Adrien Rabiot."