Pique tried to buy Notts County in the summer Barcelona Was in talks with the owner

Gerard Pique reportedly tried to buy Notts County, one of the world's oldest clubs, during the summer.

The 160-year-old club were relegated to the National League, England's fifth tier, last season but that didn't put Pique off.

According to various English media outlets, the Barcelona defender was in talks with Notts County owner Alan Hardy in July.

Hardy wanted to sell because the players and coaches hadn't been paid, while the tax office was also asking for one million euros.

The club was eventually bought by Danish brothers Alexander and Christoffer Reedtz.

The English media are giving Pique's history with the tax office as the reason as to why his deal fell through.

Pique already owns Andorra FC, a team in Spain's third tier, with his Kosmos Global Holding business.