Barcelona vice-president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed that the Spanish giants will not pay over the odds for the likes of Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale or Arsenal frontman Robin van Persie.
The Premier League duo have been linked with potential switches to the Nou Camp, although Van Persie has remained quiet on his future while Bale is expected to snub the Champions League holders.
"Those players are very good, but we always need common sense in any negotiations," said Bartomeu. "We will not enter the madness market but it is impossible for Barcelona to pay 40 or 50 million Euros for any player.
"This is a decision of the club. We can't fight against every club. But we have an advantage in that players want to come and play for Barcelona."
Meanwhile, reports have suggested that Arsenal will risk losing their Dutch striker by allowing him to run down his contract.
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Danielle Joynson
Danielle Joynson
