Boost for Barcelona's transfer rivals! Hansi Flick provides shock update on Blaugrana's pursuit of a new midfielder

The Catalan side have been linked with a number of options amid reports they hope to strengthen in midfield before the transfer window closes. The Catalan side are still likely to sign attacking midfielder Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, though he is expected to feature on the wing once he makes the switch.

Expanding on their midfield options was seen as a priority heading into the summer, especially with the likes of Gavi, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong suffering injuries in recent months. However, Flick is confident that he has enough players to call on and sees no need to bring in another option.

The German coach told reporters: "We have several injured midfielders with great quality. When they return we will be a better team and I think I have enough players there."

Barca were back in training on Wednesday for the first time since their return from a tour of the United States. Their next game will be against Monaco before they face Valencia in their first La Liga match of the season on August 17.