The volume of rumors during Silly Season is insane, but there is truth to one speculation surround Barcelona's summer transfer.
Friday came with a report from French media that the Catalan giants have met several times and could be closing in on a free transfer deal with Nice forward Hatem Ben Arfa. As usual, it's impossible to know whether or not this is fact or just another entry to the rumor mill.
But according to Nice's president, Jean-Pierre Rivere, the rumors are real, and he would love to see the deal actually happening.
"Barcelona has contacted Hatem.