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Barcelona open talks with Guangzhou Evergrande over Paulinho move

Milos Markovic in La Liga, Transfer News & Rumours 23 Jun 2017

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The Catalan giants Barcelona have reportedly initiated negotiations with the Chinese side Guangzhou Evergrande over the potential move for the former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho.

Brazilian media outlet Globo Esporte has learned that the talks are at an early stage but claim that Barcelona representatives have made it clear they are keen to acquire the services of the Brazilian international.

It is being suggested that Barcelona have moved forward at the suggestion of Neymar, who wants to see Paulinho and another Brazil teammate Lucas Lima join him at Camp Nou.

Barcelona director of football Raul Sannllehi has approached Paulinho’s representative Giuliano Bertolucci in attempt to sign the player who is also wanted by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

The 28-year-old central midfielder has made 12 Chinese Super League appearances this season. He scored four goals and provided two assists during that time.

Paulinho moved to China back in 2015 after two largely disappointing seasons in the English top tier.

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Milos Markovic


Formerly a Chief Editor at the largest sports site in Serbia Sportske.net, Milos Markovic is an avid football writer who contributes to a variety of online football magazines - most prominently Soccernews.com and Futbolgrad.com. His feature articles, editorials, interviews and match analyses have provided informed opinion and views, helping the football aficionados keep up to date on relevant events in world football.

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