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Barcelona Transfer News: Angel Correa Bid Rejected, Fresh Luciano Vietto Rumours

Atletico Madrid have reportedly rejected a Barcelona bid for the 21-year-old forward Angel Correa.

According to AS (via Sport), Barca see the young Argentinian as a candidate to provide backup for Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar but their first approach for him has been rebuffed by Atleti.

The report added that Correa is viewed by the Madrid outfit as a key part of manager Diego Simeone's plans while also relaying comments from "sources close to Barca" that read: "[Correa] has tremendous talent and a romance with the goal when he has confidence.