Los Angeles FC forward Carlos Vela has said he was "really close" to moving to Barcelona earlier this year.
The Blaugrana were on the lookout for a forward in the winter transfer window and eventually signed Kevin Prince-Boateng on loan. The Ghana international only made four appearances for the club during his surprise temporary spell from Sassuolo.
Vela was also linked with a move at the time and has said the transfer from Major League Soccer was close to coming to fruition, per BS The Podcast (h/t Ryan Tolmich of Goal):
"It was really close.