Rossi wants Barca switch

Reports in the Catalan press claimed that the US-born Italy striker was the subject of a £20 million bid that the Yellow Submarine turned down.

While Rossi, who came through the ranks at Parma and has also played for Manchester United, would love to join Pep Guardiola’s side, he insisted that nothing formal had been submitted.

Agent Federico Pastorello said that, with Tottenham and Juventus also keen, Rossi has his sights set on Barca.

"Several teams have fixed their attentions on Rossi and some of them are Italian but it would be a dream for him to play for a team like Barca," Pastorello told Premium Calcio.

"There is nothing concrete at the moment, and it would be great if there were some kind of sign on Barca's behalf.

"With an official negotiation, I believe we could reach an agreement."