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Barça News Barcelona consider their transfer window closed following Gabriel Jesus arrival – Romano According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, FC Barcelona consider their transfer window closed, in terms of incoming, following the arrival of Gabriel Jesus earlier today. The Brazilian striker was signed from Arsenal in a deal worth €10 million plus €4 million in add-ons, and has penned a three-year contract until 2029. And, as per Romano, this will be it for the Catalans as far as new signings are concerned, with no other incomings expected on the transfer deadline day. No Ruud Nijstad? If true, it would mean that Barcelona have already given up on their efforts to sign Ruud Nijstad from FC Twente. The sporting department, led by Deco, has identified the 18-year-old defender as a key target to add a left-footed centre-back to the squad before the window closes. The Dutch teenager’s height, technical ability, and ball-playing qualities made him an appealing target for the Blaugrana, who have been in talks to bring him in from FC Twente. Nijstad, for his part, was also said to be pushing for a move to Barcelona as he was keen on signing for the La Liga champions. However, with no breakthrough achieved in talks with the Eredivisie outfit, it appears that the Catalans have decided not to make another late attempt for Nijstad on deadline day. So, having parted ways with Ronald Araujo and Alvaro Cortes, it appears that Barcelona will not reinforce their centre-back department this summer. Some exits likely While the window may be closed in terms of incomings, Barcelona are still expected to part ways with some players before the window closes. Alvaro Cortes and Toni Fernandez are already in Belgium and Italy, respectively, to finalise their moves away from the club. Guille Fernandez has also travelled to Palma to sign for La Liga 2 club RCD Mallorca on a permanent deal for a fee of around €3-4 million. The Blaugrana are also working hard to find a solution for out-of-favour midfielder Marc Casado, with Deportivo La Coruna in Spain emerging as a potential destination, while he also has offers from Turkey.