Every team does not always succeed in acquiring its transfer targets during every transfer window. This might be because his current club is not prepared to let him go, or it could be because he is interested in signing with a new team. These are the five players that were very close to signing with Barcelona....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
9. Mesut Ozil
As a result of the German attacking midfielder’s strong performance at the FIFA World Cup in 2010, Barcelona was one of the clubs that expressed interest in acquiring his services. At the time, he was serving as a player for Werder Bremen.
8. Marco Verratti
In 2017, Barcelona had their sights set on signing the Italian central midfielder. This followed his decision in August 2016 to extend his contract with PSG.
7. Vinicius Junior
Before the Brazilian winger signed with Real Madrid in 2018, Barcelona expressed interest in acquiring his services; however, the trade did not take place.
6. David Beckham
Manchester United and Barcelona agreed to the terms of the English winger’s transfer during the summer of 2003. Due to Beckham’s decision to go with Real Madrid, this deal did not go through.
5. Angel Di Maria
In 2017, the Argentinian player came close to signing with Barcelona.
4. Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany joined Manchester City in 2009 and has become one of the league’s greatest defenders. The defender helped City win two league titles and an FA Cup and was selected Premier League PFA Team of the Year in 2013. Kompany said he almost joined Barcelona after leaving SV in 2008.
3. Juan Mata
Barca had an interest in Juan during their quest for a creative midfielder, according to The Guardian. Mata had a good deal with Barcelona and was considered a potential star.
2. Kaka
Kaka was once regarded as one of the world’s top players for Milan. Because of this, Real Madrid signed him. Kaka was close to joining Barcelona in a player deal that would have sent Ronaldinho to Milan.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo
Sir Alex Ferguson tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Sporting before any other major club, but few know he wanted to sell him to Barcelona rather than Madrid.
Florentino Perez said in 2014 that Manchester United preferred to transfer Ronaldo to Barcelona, who were willing to pay a significant fee to pair him with Lionel Messi. The player himself believed a move to Madrid was preferable.
