Barcelona’s attempt to sign Liverpool midfielder Stefan Bajcetic has been scuppered by La Liga’s financial rules, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The 19-year-old Spanish is considered a top talent at Liverpool but new boss Arne Slot is unlikely to be able to hand him regular game time.
The Reds have been prepared to let Bajcetic go on loan and he has received interest from multiple European giants.
Red Bull Salzburg are set to secure the teenage midfielder from Liverpool on a season-long loan but they had competition.
Catalan giants Barcelona tried to hijack Bajcetic’s move to Salzburg but La Liga’s financial fair play limit rule has stopped them from doing so.
Barcelona’s 17-year-old midfield sensation Marc Bernal suffered an unfortunate ACL injury and they were looking for a new midfielder.
However, their proceedings for Bajcetic have been stopped due to the Spanish league’s financial rules.
The Liverpool midfielder is due to travel and have his medical tests before he completes his switch to Red Bull Salzburg.
