The Brazil midfielder says he would be happy to take a pay cut at Camp Nou and wants his current club to be similarly allowing in negotiations
Paulinho has called on Guangzhou Evergrande Taobao to be flexible as he chases a move to Barcelona, claiming he would accept a pay cut to push through a transfer.
The Brazil midfielder revealed Barca had made a bid for him last month, reportedly worth €20 million, but the Chinese Super League champions have rejected the offer and are determined to keep hold of their man, whose contact includes a €40m release clause.