Barcelona president Joan Laporta has refused to deny reports that the club were offered the chance to sign Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo.
The 37-year-old Portuguese star has told United he wants to depart the club in search of Champions League football.
Ronaldo has been linked with a host of European clubs, including Barcelona, despite his strong affiliation with fierce rivals Real Madrid.
Joan Laporta refused to deny reports that Barcelona were offered the chance to sign Ronaldo
Since Ronaldo made his intentions clear, the Catalonian side have signed Robert Lewandowski, essentially ruling out a move.