Barca confirms interest in Rabiot

Spanish champion Barcelona confirmed its interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot in a statement on Sunday but has denied any transfer irregularities.

"In response to information published in France, FC Barcelona affirm that they have not broken any rule concerning the transfers of players from PSG," said the statement published only on the French language section of the Catalan club's website.

"The only contact took place last August and a week ago. These two contacts took place with the sporting officials of PSG to indicate Barca's interest in the player Adrien Rabiot."