Barcelona director Deco confirms club will make no further summer transfers

Barcelona sporting director Deco officially announced the conclusion of the club’s incoming transfer activity for the summer. Speaking on deadline day, Deco confirmed there will be no further arrivals at the LaLiga club. The announcement follows the final acquisition of Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus, who joined from Arsenal on a three-year contract for €10 million plus variables. Barcelona had been linked with a late move for 18-year-old FC Twente centre-back Ruud Nijstad, but negotiations did not yield an agreement. Prior to finalizing the squad, the club signed Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, Jesse Bisiwu, and Rodri during the transfer window. The focus for Barcelona now shifts entirely to the current season without the prospect of additional defensive reinforcements.

• 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona director Deco confirms transfer business done for the summer: ‘No more arrivals’