Barcelona target spotted in photo-shoot wearing club jersey

- Arthur spotted wearing a Barcelona jersey after reports linked the player to the club

- The Catalans are looking to sign the player as an alternative to Liverpool's Coutinho

- The player who idolises Andreas Iniesta, will see his contract at Grêmio expire in 2019

Gremio midfielder Arthur has been spotted wearing a Barcelona jersey as reports of a move for the player gathers pace.

Barcelona have now been instructed to pay over £40m, the player's release clause, for the player whose contract expires in the summer of 2019.

The 21-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to the Camp Nou and is also believed to also be attracting interest from Atlético Madrid.

A picture of Arthur wearing a Barcelona shirt has now been leaked online and Grêmio's president is insisting the club are not in negotiations with anyone over Arthur's future.

"Arthur has a contract with Grêmio and a release clause of £44m," Romildo Bolzan told RAC1. "If they pay that we can't do anything but there is no conversation or negotiations open."

It is understood that Grêmio may look to take action against Barcelona for 'tapping up' their young midfielder after a photo emerged online of representatives from the Catalan side standing alongside Arthur.

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The midfielder was part of the Grêmio side who recently secured a 3-1 aggregate victory over Argentine side Club Atlético Lanús in the final of the Copa Libertadores.

Barca's sporting director, Robert Fernández, was reportedly in attendance to scout Arthur ahead of a proposed transfer.

Arthur, idolises Barcelona legend Andreas Iniesta and will see his contract at Grêmio which has a £44m release clause expire in 2019.

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