I was talking about the rumours about
Illaix Moriba as a possible Spurs target yesterday, but after reading these comments about he seems like another young top-talent being misguided by his agent(s) into going for big money right away rather than focusing on his football career.
Yes, switching clubs - and country - worked for Sancho, Madueke, Bellingham but they did not switch clubs because of money but as wise career moves to develop as players.
But according to reports, the 18-year-old's reps have made a series of outrageous demands to the club - who are still in dire financial straits.
Barca are eager to retain the Guinean-born Spaniard's services, but Laporta insists the club won't be held to ransom.
He said: “We will try to make sure that his case is not repeated anymore.
"He has one year left on his contract and does not want to accept the club’s conditions.
"We do not accept that and we want to send a message to the team.
“If you do not want to renew, we have other solutions. What we don’t want our players made at La Masia who don’t want to renew.
"He’s a player we’ve given opportunities, but the club is above all. I would like you [Moriba] to think again.
“We cannot allow him to be promoted and then leave. We won’t accept that with any player.
"If he wants to go and it’s because he has other options, he can leave the club”.