Barcelona starlet Iago Falque has snubbed the chance to join Chelsea.
The Blues have a huge scouting network across the world led by Frank Arnesen and they are regularly highlighting the best young players on the globe.
Chelsea are regularly successful in their recruiting bids - but they have failed in their latest attempt to lure one of Barca's outstanding talents after making a move for the highly-rated midfielder.
And news of Falque's desire to remain in Catalunya will be huge relief to Barca.
They have already seen the likes of Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Pique and Fran Merida lured away from their youth team in recent years by big offers from England.
However, Spanish youth star Falque has rebuffed the offer to move to West London.
The 17-year-old was offered terms by Arnesen, but has instead opted to remain with Barcelona 'B' for the coming season with the hope of making the breakthrough to Frank Rijkaard's first team.
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Chelsea sign Latics starlet
Chelsea have beaten off competition from a host of clubs to land Oldham Athletic striker Danny Philliskirk.
The 16-year-old, son of Latics youth team coach Tony, has put pen-to-paper on a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
Philliskirk will complete a two-year scholarship with The Blues before moving onto a professional contract for the final two seasons.
The young front man is thought to have attracted the attention of many Premiership clubs, including Bolton where his father had a stint as a player.
However, Philliskirk has opted to join Chelsea and will link up with the West London club on a contract until 2011.
"We're delighted for Danny - he is joining a massive club with fantastic resources which will help him develop his game," Oldham chief executive Alan Hardy told the club's official website.
"Talking with Tony, I know he has been impressed with the facilities. Danny has four years of security and time is now on his side to develop into an excellent player.
"Also, we may have an opportunity of taking him on loan at some stage."
Terms of the agreement were not disclosed, but Oldham are expected to benefit from numerous add-ons which could lead to a lucrative deal.
As part of the deal, Chelsea have agreed send some of the club's top youngsters out on loan to Boundary Park.
Meanwhile, Gareth Owen could also be heading out of Oldham after a nominal fee was agreed with Stockport for the defender.
The 24-year-old, who has expressed a desire to move to Edgeley Park having spent last season on loan at the League Two club, has been given permission to filter-004 personal terms with Stockport.
