Barcelona president Joan Laporta makes unexpected transfer admission as he responds to Erling Haaland links

Laporta has been asked about the possibility of Barcelona making a big-name signing, such as Haaland, this summer amid speculation Kylian Mbappe is set to join rivals Real Madrid. The Barcelona president was happy to discuss his club's transfer plans and explain why the club don't need to spend big on a marquee signing this summer.

He told Mundo Deportivo: "It's just that we don't see it as necessary. There will be some tweaks."

Laporta added Barcelona could make "one or two additions" to the squad but warned a big-name signing could disrupt the current team.

"I do not see it necessary to make an investment that could distort what we are building, which is a balanced team," he added. "Next year we will have Gavi again, which gives energy. Pedri and Frenkie are world-class players like all the ones we have."

Barcelona are also unlikely to spend big also because they continue to be plagued with financial difficulties. The Catalans need to raise €100 million (£85m/$108m) if they are to make any new signings and have no more financial levers left to pull. Barcelona must also find a new manager this summer after Xavi announced he would step down at the end of the season.

Haaland has spoken about his future recently, insisting he's happy at Manchester City but refusing to rule out an exit. Certainly if he were ever to consider a change of scene there would be no shortage of clubs queueing up to sign the prolific Norwegian.