Barcelona cannot compete for Antwerp midfielder Arthur Vermeeren this month.

The youngster is interesting Barca, along with Arsenal and Manchester United.

However, Voetbal24 says should Antwerp being willing to sell this month, Barca will be unable to compete. The Catalans lack the available finances to act in January.

Vermeeren said last week regarding United's interest: "Yes.

"Then you get the articles forwarded or my brothers will come with it. The youngest [14-year-old Caesar] in particular is always very enthusiastic. He reads everything and believes everything immediately!

"Maybe that's normal at that age. but then I tell him that not everything that appears in the newspapers or online is true. All I know is, if my lawyers haven't told me about it, it won't be concrete yet.

"In football, you never know. I would like to stay at this club for the rest of my life. Of course, you want to take it a step further but it is difficult to say when that will be possible. The puzzle must fit together.

"There are so many scenarios to take into account because, suppose you sign somewhere and are loaned out, but then the coach leaves… Then you suddenly find yourself with another coach who may not want you.

"We'll see what happens. But I want to finish the season here anyway."