Topics: Transfer, Barcelona, Palmeiras, Matheus Fernandes, Samuel Umtiti, Arsenal
The Catalans have secured two more potential future stars and have also retained the service of their French centre-back with the transfer window nearing its end..

La Liga giants FC Barcelona have officially announced the signing of Palmeiras midfielder Matheus Fernandes on transfer deadline day. The 21-year-old Brazilian is set to move to Spain this summer with his signing coming hours after the Catalans completed the signing of Trincao from Braga for 31 million euros.

Fernandes evidently made an impression on Barca with his performance in the Brazilian league having made 87 appearances so far which spans across careers with Botafogo and Palmeiras. According to the Catalan club's official website, the midfielder will be moving to Camp Nou in a deal which cost a total of 10 million euros. The player has a staggering 300 million-euro release clauses inserted in his five-year-deal.

On the contrary, Barcelona also announced the capture of high-rated Braga starlet Francisco Trincao prior to publicizing Fernandes' recruitment. The highly-rated 20-year-old winger also drew interest from the Spanish giants by starring for Braga in the Portuguese Primeira Liga, scoring three goals and registering six assists in 30 appearances. An agreement worth 31 million euros was reached to secure the signature of the attacker and he has put pen on a five-year deal with his buy-out clause capped at 500 million euros.

Meanwhile, Arsenal could not capitalize on the incomings and outgoings at Camp Nou as the Gunners saw a move for Samuel Umtiti fall through. The 26-year-old French centerback reportedly turned down the advances of the London outfit in favor of a stay in La Liga despite falling down the pecking order.

Following a spell on the sidelines with an injury, the defender has seen his compatriot Clement Lenglet cement the spot as Gerard Pique's able partner, leading his to hang on the periphery. According to French publication Le Parisien, new Arsenal boss Mikel Arterta requested for Umtiti's signing in a bid to bolster his back line. However, the World Cup winner swiftly move to veto the move albeit Barcelona being eager to part ways with him for the right price.