Barcelona have reportedly told Ibrahim Afellay that he is no longer needed at the illustrious club.

The future of the Netherlands international has been up in the air in recent months, despite the 26-year-old claiming that he wants to fight for his place at the Nou Camp.

Following talks with the Spanish giants, it appears that Afellay will be searching for a new club, with the player's representatives already believed to be contacting Arsenal and Inter Milan, according to Goal.com.

Reports have claimed that Afellay, who joined the former La Liga champions in 2011, could be sold for £5m.