Erling Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta has responded to Victor Font's claim that Barcelona are "working on" a potential transfer deal for the Manchester City striker.

Font, who is currently running against Joan Laporta for the Barcelona presidency, has suggested that Haaland could be lured away from the Etihad Stadium, but Pimenta has sought to quash any speculation over his future.

Pimenta has spoken to El Chiringuito TV to clarify Haaland's current situation.

She categorically denied any formal negotiations with the Catalan giants, emphasizing that the striker remains fully committed to his current project at City.

Pimenta stated: “We have a lot of respect and admiration for Barcelona, but there hasn't been any contact whatsoever, with Erling Haaland or with Barcelona's management, regarding potential transfer targets.”

Font, who’s running against Barça president Joan Laporta, said a quick move for Haaland isn’t possible.

But he believes Barcelona could sign him later, noting Haaland likes Spain and Camp Nou, and that rivals like Real Madrid are also interested.

It was confirmed that members of Font's team, including ex-Manchester City Staffer Carles Planchart, reportedly met City bigwigs, CEO Ferran Soriano and Sporting Director Hugo Viana, in Madrid.

But an ESPN source says it might have just been a friendly visit, a nod to Planchart’s nine years at the club, rather than talks over Haaland.

Despite the official denial from Haaland's agent and the ambiguity surrounding the meeting, Font remained optimistic about his chances.

He told SER Catalunya, "I personally am convinced that these contracts of 10 years or whatever, it's difficult that they're fulfilled. So we have to be prepared for when players of this talent [become available]."

He added, "We are speaking about it [with City]. They have no interest in selling Haaland, of course, but they recognise you never know what can happen with a player in the medium to long-term."

Font had hoped to announce a breakthrough on securing this "preferential option" before the Sunday election.