Barcelona reportedly came extremely close to signing Memphis Depay from Lyon on deadline day but saw the transfer eventually blocked by La Liga.
According to Catalunya Radio, the Catalan giants were set to land Depay for just €5m plus €10m in variables after agreeing the transfer with Lyon.
However, La Liga stepped in to prevent the deal going through as it would have meant Barcelona exceeding their salary limit.
The report adds that Barcelona have “promised” to sign Depay in January when the transfer window opens again, and as he’s in the final year of his contract he’ll be free to negotiate.