There have been various reports and speculation over the past week about Barcelona activities in the transfer market, especially where players such as Eto’o, Villa and Robinho are concerned.

Joan Laporta has decided to come out and shed some light on their current dealings while he continues to take a jab at ferocious foes Real Madrid.

The main topic of discussion was Samuel Eto’o and the drawn out contract talks and for the umpteenth time, Joan Laporta has reiterated his desire to see Eto'o remain at Barcelona.

“He has only a year left in his contract and it is normal to meet to discuss his plans, the evaluate his conditions, and to look for the best solution,” he said in an interview on Onda Cero programme ‘Al Primer Toque’.

“I want him to remain at Barcelona for many more years to come and Guardiola shares the same sentiment,” he added, quashing rumours that the coach wants the striker gone due to destabilising, ongoing arguments between the pair.

Joan Laporta then went on to touch briefly on each player that Barcelona have been recently linked to, from Ribery to Filipe Luis.

“Bayern does not want to sell Franck Ribery. As for David Villa, there have been conversations with Valencia and no one has ever told me that he prefers to go to Real Madrid,” he divulged.

“Robinho is an outstanding player, but I don't know of any contacts with him. Mascherano is also a great player, while Filipe is interested.

“The claims made by Inter regarding Ibrahimovic are very significant, but I don't know how this episode will end.”

The focus then shifted to their arch nemeses, and Barcelona chief didn't miss the opportunity to slate Los Blancos and Perez, again.

“Barcelona and Madrid have two very different models. One has a culture of enterprise and industry while the other has a ruthless obsession with money and power,” he emphasised.

“That’s the only way to explain what Real Madrid have done, the way they just break into the transfer market no matter the cost, without considering the negative connotations.

“But now, they will be under even more pressure because of the magnitude of their investment.”

There have been various reports and speculation over the past week about Barcelona activities in the transfer market, especially where players such as Eto’o, Villa and Robinho are concerned.

Joan Laporta has decided to come out and shed some light on their current dealings while he continues to take a jab at ferocious foes Real Madrid.

The main topic of discussion was Samuel Eto’o and the drawn out contract talks and for the umpteenth time, Joan Laporta has reiterated his desire to see Eto'o remain at Barcelona.

“He has only a year left in his contract and it is normal to meet to discuss his plans, the evaluate his conditions, and to look for the best solution,” he said in an interview on Onda Cero programme ‘Al Primer Toque’.

“I want him to remain at Barcelona for many more years to come and Guardiola shares the same sentiment,” he added, quashing rumours that the coach wants the striker gone due to destabilising, ongoing arguments between the pair.

Joan Laporta then went on to touch briefly on each player that Barcelona have been recently linked to, from Ribery to Filipe Luis.

“Bayern does not want to sell Franck Ribery. As for David Villa, there have been conversations with Valencia and no one has ever told me that he prefers to go to Real Madrid,” he divulged.

“Robinho is an outstanding player, but I don't know of any contacts with him. Mascherano is also a great player, while Filipe is interested.

“The claims made by Inter regarding Ibrahimovic are very significant, but I don't know how this episode will end.”

The focus then shifted to their arch nemeses, and Barcelona chief didn't miss the opportunity to slate Los Blancos and Perez, again.

“Barcelona and Madrid have two very different models. One has a culture of enterprise and industry while the other has a ruthless obsession with money and power,” he emphasised.

“That’s the only way to explain what Real Madrid have done, the way they just break into the transfer market no matter the cost, without considering the negative connotations.

“But now, they will be under even more pressure because of the magnitude of their investment.”