{"id":1129418,"date":"2020-02-07T18:41:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T18:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?p=1129418"},"modified":"2020-02-07T18:41:49","modified_gmt":"2020-02-07T18:41:49","slug":"why-barcelona-failed-sign-striker-rodrigo-according-valencia","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/why-barcelona-failed-sign-striker-rodrigo-according-valencia\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Barcelona failed to sign striker Rodrigo, according to Valencia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Valencia president Anil Murthy has revealed why Barcelona failed to sign Spanish striker Rodrigo Moreno in January.
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With Luiz Suarez expected to be out long-term, Barca were keen to add a striker to their squad in January but a potential move for Rodrigo fell through after they failed to agree a fee with Valencia.<\/p>\n

Rodrigo’s failed Barca move: Five things to know…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • Barcelona were chasing a striker during January due to an injury to Luis Suarez.<\/li>\n
  • The Catalan giants showed a late interest in Valencia forward Rodrigo Moreno.<\/li>\n
  • Atletico Madrid were also linked the Spanish international in October.<\/li>\n
  • However, like Atleti, Barca could not agree a fee for the striker.<\/li>\n
  • Valencia president Anil Murthy said they would not entertain offers ‘not backed by money’.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n