Barca looking to use Turan in Paulinho deal
Barcelona are hoping to seal a cheaper deal for Brazilian midfielder Paulinho by offering Arda Turan in part-exchange.
According to a report in 'Sport', Barcelona are planning on using the Turkish midfielder as a makeweight in any deal for Guangzhou Evergrande's Paulinho.
The Chinese side are believed to be interested in Turan, but the player is thought to be unwilling to move, despite have fallen out of favour at Barcelona.
Paulinho has admitted that he has received an offer from Barca but insisted that he was happy in China and that he needed time before making any decision. The Brazilian is contracted to Guanzhou Evergrande until December 2020.