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Barcelona's Josep Bartomeu: There is nothing in Robin van Persie rumours - at the moment
The Catalans' vice-president has stated that the club are not thinking about luring the Dutchman to Camp Nou at the moment
Feb 5, 2012 3:15:00 PM
By Stefan Coerts
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Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has insisted that Arsenal attacker Robin van Persie is not a transfer target for the Blaugrana for the time being.
A number of recent reports suggested that the Netherlands international has attracted the interest of the Champions League holders with his superb performances this term, but Bartomeu feels this is not the right time to think about a transfer.
"There is nothing going on at the moment. There are some rumours, but this is not the right time to talk about Van Persie. We have to focus on our performances on the pitch," Bartomeu was quoted as saying by Sport.
Van Persie has a contract with Arsenal until the summer of 2013, and the Gunners are desperate to open talks about a new deal.
Nevertheless, the Dutchman seems to have no interest in discussing a contract extension at this stage of the season, thus fuelling speculations that he could leave the club this summer.
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A number of recent reports suggested that the Netherlands international has attracted the interest of the Champions League holders with his superb performances this term, but Bartomeu feels this is not the right time to think about a transfer.
"There is nothing going on at the moment. There are some rumours, but this is not the right time to talk about Van Persie. We have to focus on our performances on the pitch," Bartomeu was quoted as saying by Sport.
Van Persie has a contract with Arsenal until the summer of 2013, and the Gunners are desperate to open talks about a new deal.
Nevertheless, the Dutchman seems to have no interest in discussing a contract extension at this stage of the season, thus fuelling speculations that he could leave the club this summer.
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