Leon Goretzka not in talks with Barcelona, Romano confirms

The future of Leon Goretzka remains one of the biggest talking points of the transfer window, but one potential destination can now be ruled out. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the German midfielder will make a final decision on his next club soon, but no negotiations with Barcelona are taking place at this stage. Recent speculation had linked the Catalans with Goretzka as an emergency replacement for the injured Frenkie de Jong, but Romano has firmly knocked down those claims. Bayern Munich announced during the winter that Goretzka had decided not to extend his contract. During his time at the Allianz Arena, he made over 312 appearances, scoring 51 goals and providing 53 assists. His trophy haul with the club is immense: seven Bundesliga titles, three DFB-Pokal trophies, four German Super Cups, the Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, and the Club World Cup. Earlier reports suggested Juventus have reignited their interest in Goretzka.