Hakan Calhanoglu pleased with Barcelona rumours

Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has said that he is "proud" to have been linked with a move to Barcelona.

The 21-year-old has been the subject of a potential transfer to the La Liga giants due to a string of fine performances since his summer arrival from Hamburger SV.

"There is no official offer but I was proud to hear of the transfer rumours," he told TRT.

"My agent will take over in transfer dealings, but right now I feel good at Leverkusen.

"I have career goals but firstly we want to beat Atletico Madrid in the Champions League."

Calhanoglu has scored 10 goals for Leverkusen this season.