Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper claims he turned down the chance to sign for Arsenal in the pre-season transfer window because he wants to succeed at the Catalans. The 21-year-old was subsequently sent to Granada on a season-long loan deal with Barca head coach Luis Enrique keen for him to get game time to aid his development and him unlikely to do so at Barcelona with Sergio Busquets, Andr...Full Story »

The midfielder was eventually sent out on loan by Luis Enrique to Granada for the season. But before the 21-year-old made the La Liga switch, Arsene Wenger apparently came calling. Samper's future ambitions to shine at the Nou Camp saw him turn the down the opportunity to head to north London though. Barcelona loanne Sergi Samper has played 13 La Liga games at Granada this season "I did not ...Full Story »

Liverpool look set to beat Arsenal in the race to sign young Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper who has been dubbed as the "new Andrea Pirlo", reports the Metro.Arsenal have been keeping tabs on the 20-year-old for a long time and the Mirror reported that the Gunners were pondering a move for Samper last summer.However, the pass-master, who hasn't made an appearance in La Liga yet this year, no...Full Story »

Arsenal are weighing up January moves for Barcelona duo Munir and Sergi Samper, according to reports in Spain. Munir and Samper are highly thought of at the Nou Camp, having both impressed for Barcelona's B team last season. Since the arrival of Luis Enrique this summer, Munir has made the jump to the first-team and scored during his debut in the 3-0 victory over Elche last month. Likewise,...Full Story »