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The midfielder has apparently seen a dream move to Barcelona collapse but he’s not willing to completely give up on it just yet.

He’s pleaded with the Ligue 1 club's bigwigs to take the money and let him join on of Europe’s elite clubs.

However, it appears he is being priced out of a move with Roma named as growing tired of the lengthy negotiations.

But with the window set to close in four days’ time, Seri has gone public in his desire to get out of the French club.

He told Mundo Deportivo: “Is the Barca move dead? I want to be optimistic and think that there are still options.

“Let the two clubs talk quietly again and come to an agreement.

“We are not talking about any club, where you are going to sign for money.

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“I want to sign for big European clubs, like Juventus, PSG, Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool.

“For example, Roma, has made several offers.

“I have spoken many times with [Rome director] Monchi and this transfer has not happened either because of economic reasons.

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“Monchi got tired of the leaders of Nice!

“Roma was a good choice, but nothing to do with Barca.”