Barcelona not pursuing Leon Goretzka as summer signing

Barcelona is not working on a move for German midfielder Leon Goretzka, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 31-year-old free agent, previously with Bayern Munich, was rumored as a potential addition to bolster the Catalan midfield. However, the club is focusing on cost-effective signings, having already added Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi. Goretzka, while experienced with nearly 350 Bundesliga appearances and multiple titles, is not seen as a fit for Barcelona's current plans, particularly given concerns about his recent performance and leadership qualities. The club continues to explore younger talent for midfield reinforcements.

• 3:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona are not working on a move to sign German free agent – Romano