Transfer: Ex-Chelsea midfielder validates talks to sign up with Barcelona

Former Chelsea midfielder, Oscar, has verified he has had conversations with Barcelona over a go back to Europe

. The Brazilian left Stamford Bridge for China in January 2017.

The 30-year-old has actually remained at Shanghai Port since, but might now sign for the LaLiga side.

Quizzed by TNT Sports on the Barcelona reports, Oscar stated: “Barcelona reached out to my representative to understand about this possibility, they knew football in China will stop up until March. So possibly, but Barca is dealing with a hard time now.”

He included: “I was outlined this interest, I guess they’re still trying to figure something out. Barca has this concern about signing up brand-new finalizings and they ‘d still require to sort talks with my club.

“They would want me to sign up with until completion of the season. They’re still talking, it’s ongoing, but there’s this issue with the brand-new signings– I think Dani Alves has dealt with some.

“It’s nice to see a fantastic club thinking about you. We didn’t have any talks so far, there’s no point doing that if Barcelona can’t sign up brand-new players right now. Barca is attempting to sort their end out, then perhaps I’ll speak to my representative so we can set up something.

“It ‘d be an unbelievable opportunity for me, for Barcelona too. I’m in terrific form here, it would be excellent for my career.

“I expect Barca would also value it as I’m now more knowledgeable, fully grown and I understand they have a lot of youngsters today. It might work out for everybody. I ‘d enjoy if things work out, but I still have an agreement. Shanghai assists me a lot so I have no complaints.”