Live Bar January 1, "World Sports Newspaper" reported that Manchester City defender Laporte and Barca are back linked, but Manchester City summer window does not intend to let defender Laporte leave.
Barca have been following him for a long time and with Umtiti and Lenglet likely to leave in the summer, it will be necessary for Barca to sign a left-footed centre-back.
However, City sources say City will not let the player go by the end of the season. Laporte, 27, is guardiola's starter with three and a half years left on his contract.
At the end of the season, barca are expected to sign a first-class player to strengthen the squad due to the recovery of revenue and sponsorship fees, and Barca hope to sign Laporte.
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