Thomas Vermaelen is close to a £15 million move from Arsenal to Barcelona after a proposed deal with Manchester United fell apart.
United wanted to sign the centerback but Louis van Gaal refused to include a player in return.
Arsène Wenger has steadfastly refused to sell to their rivals unless a swap deal could be agreed and Van Gaal is not prepared to consider that.
Vermaelen, who arrived from Ajax in 2009, made 21 appearances for Arsenal last season.
Via The Guardian