Barcelona's senior players moved to block their move for Nice midfielder Jean Michael Seri this week, it has been revealed.

Barca were prepared to pay €40m for the 26 year-old midfielder, but have suddenly pulled out of negotiations.

Don Balon says the source of the U-turn comes from inside the Barca locker room.

The likes of Lionel Messi, Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta spoke with president Josep Maria Bartomeu demanding he not sign Seri.

With Arda Turan, André Gomes, Paco Alcácer and Lucas Digne all struggling to make an impact, Messi, particularly, warned Bartomeu not to sign another squad player - especially after the arrival of Paulinho.