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Barcelona Boss Ernesto Valverde Plays Down Carlos Vela Transfer Rumours

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde has played down rumours linking the Spanish champions with a move for LAFC striker Carlos Vela.

The 55-year-old told reporters on Monday the club had been interested in the Mexican in the past but he is happy with the squad he has at the Camp Nou.

He said: "I remember that last year was an option that emerged and there was talk about it, but now we are not in the transfer market but we have the players we have."

Vela has enjoyed a prolific campaign with LAFC, netting 31 goals in 34 MLS games.