Barcelona made a shock enquiry for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero earlier this summer, according to reports in Spain.
The Argentine endured a difficult 2012/13 season after what was a stunning debut campaign in English football following his move from Atletico Madrid in the summer of 2011 - a season which culminated in the title-winning goal against QPR.
And there had been speculation that Real Madrid were considering a bid to bring the 25-year-old back to Spain. But now El Confidencial report that Barcelona made an enquiry earlier this summer - one that was immediately rejected by City.
The newspaper reports that Barcelona President Sandro Rossell was keen on Aguero despite signing Neymar, with the Argentine seen as a direct replacement for David Villa.
Yet City boss Manuel Pellegrini made it clear that he sees Aguero as an integral part of his side at the Etihad and refused to countenance a sale. And Barcelona appeared to accept their decision and moved on to other targets.
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