We want Hasselbaink, says Barca president

Barcelona president Joan Gaspart insists his team are in negotiations to sign Chelsea striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink.

The Dutchman’s agent Humphrey Nijman yesterday claimed there had been no contact between the Spanish giants and his client, but Gaspart feels a move to the Nou Camp is a possibility.

He told The Sun: “We are in talks with Hasselbaink’s people. We are interested in signing him and we think he will be complementary to [fellow Dutch striker] Patrick Kluivert.

“He could be the piece we need in our team but it depends on the economic aspects.”

Hasselbaink’s departure would be a major blow to Chelsea, who would have little time to secure a replacement before the transfer window closes on August 31.

But his agent Nijman told Sky Sports News yesterday that no move had yet been discussed.

He said: “There has been no contact whatsoever between Barcelona and me and, as far as I know, no contact between Barcelona and Chelsea.

“Jimmy loves Chelsea and loves the fans and London is a great city.

“It is all speculation and Jimmy has no reason to consider a move at this moment.”