According to The Athletic’s Adam Leventhal, Watford stopped Barcelona from landing Real Zaragoza striker Luis Suarez last month as the Catalans sought for an emergency signing.
Due to long-term injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Uruguayan’s Luis Suarez, Barca were allowed to sign a striker from another Spanish team, and they were keen on the Watford man.
Suarez is currently on a season-long loan at the Spanish second division side, and with 17 goals in 30 appearances to his name, Barcelona were keen as they sought to boost their attack.
However, both Zaragoza and his parent club decided against letting him go, and the 22-year-old is set to join up with the Watford squad this summer when they return for pre-season.