Barcelona to place offer for Paulinho for the second time

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Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has identified Brazilian midfielder Paulinho as a man that fits the style of football he wants to play in his first season in charge of Barcelona.

First Barcelona offer for Paulinho was rejected by his club Guangzhou, as they saw it as an inappropriate way to bid for a player. Barcelona have to change their bid plan if they really want to get the man they want.

Barcelona will place a second offer above €30 million but not up to €40 million Guangzhou's asking price.

Even if they are to pay €40 million, they will pay it based on the player's performance for them meaning they are not paying it once.

Paulinho is a player Luiz Felipe Scolari would like to keep but won't do so against his wish.

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