Saturday, 19th July, 2014
In-demand Ajax defender Daley Blind has sought to play down a trip to Barcelona, after being linked with the Catalan giants.
Blind is thought to be at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between Barcelona and Manchester United, although Ajax are hoping to keep him in the Netherlands.
The left-back further enhanced his reputation at the World Cup, working with current Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, while Ajax have admitted that every player is for sale at the right price.
But Blind has played down the importance of being spotted in Barcelona.
"I'm just here on holiday", he told El Mundo Deportivo.
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"I want to relax and have fun", Blind added.
Despite Blind's words, his presence in Barcelona, with the Catalan club holding a strong interest in him, will no doubt further fuel transfer rumours.
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