Barcelona near shock signing! La Liga champions in final talks to snap up ex-Southampton star Oriol Romeu from Girona

Barcelona are edging closer to completing a surprising deal to sign Romeu from Girona according to Sport. The Spanish champions are engaged in advanced negotiations to secure the services of Romeu, viewing him as a potential replacement for the outgoing Sergio Busquets.

The former Southampton midfielder will become Barcelona's fourth signing of the summer after Ilkay Gundogan, Vitor Roque and Inigo Martinez as the Blaugrana are keen to bolster the squad for coach Xavi to compete on all fronts.

The Catalan club is set to face Juventus, Arsenal and Real Madrid as a part of their preseason preparations in their upcoming fixtures.