It has been revealed that Barcelona presidential candidate Josep Maria Bartomeu says coach Luis Enrique wants to sign Atletico Madrid winger Arda Turan. The Spanish champions have stepped back from negotiations with the election in full swing. “Luis Enrique has asked for him. The priorities for the coach were Aleix Vidal and Arda. The board needs to sign a player like him – they have to. They must sign Arda and incorporate him as soon as possible so that he can start the pre-season,' Bartomeu said. 'Before stepping down, we left everything in an advanced state which is why we have the information we need. I am not in contact with the board but the statutes should always be respected as...
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