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    Barcelona ‘reject £60million transfer offer’ from Premier League club for former Leeds star Raphinha

    BARCELONA have reportedly rejected a £60million bid for Raphinha from an unnamed Premier League club.The Brazilian, 27, joined the Catalan giants from Leeds in a £57m deal in the summer of 2022.An unnamed Prem club has allegedly had a bid rejected for Raphinha by BarcelonaCredit: RexThat was after he snubbed both Arsenal and Chelsea to secure his dream switch.However, the winger has struggled to be a regular starter since his arrival and has been linked with a departure numerous times.Tottenham were the latest team believed to be readying a swoop to try and bring Raphinha back to the Premier League, where he shone at Elland Road.Raphinha managed ten goals in his debut season to help Barcelona win LaLiga.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe has battled several injury problems this term, which has restricted him to eight goals in 33 matches.However, he has popped up twice at crucial times over recent weeks with the winner against Las Palmas and then two goals in the 3-2 first leg win at PSG in the Champions League.Now Spanish publication Sport says that has led to “big European clubs” keeping an eye on him once again.It then goes on to state that Barcelona have placed a £68.3m price tag on his head due to his recent good form.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBarca are “very happy” with his performances and it will be “difficult” for them to accept anything less than this.And that figure was allegedly decided after a proposal worth around £49m was made by a mystery Premier League side.Chelsea star Nicolas Jackson spotted arguing with Blues team-mate after 6-0 Everton thumping as penalty row rages onThey received the offer but club chiefs rejected it as they believe the star’s value is continuing to rise.However, Barcelona are waiting to receive offers for him and several others that could help ease some of their financial difficulties.And they have both Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal who are able to line up instead of Raphinha.SunSport also reported how Al-Hilal are chasing former Leeds star Raphinha.The Saudi Pro League side, who forked out over £300million on new signings last summer, are ready to splash out £86m on him. More

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    Ex-Barcelona star’s pals ‘used curtains as sex swing at wild parties as he’s sued for vandalising luxury villa’

    FORMER Barcelona star Arda Turan has been sued for “vandalising his luxury villa” after hosting lavish parties, according to reports.The owner of the house has accused Turan and his friends of “using curtains as sex swings” among a long lost of complaints.Arda Turan is being sued for the damage caused to his Barcelona villaCredit: GettyTuran played for Barca for two seasons in 2015-16 and 2016-17 after joining from rivals Atletico Madrid.Despite his brief stint in the Catalan capital before returning to Turkey, Spanish outlet Marca have said that the player “left his mark” on Barcelona.Turan’s former landlord is now seeking £196,000 in compensation for the alleged damage done to his £15million home by Turan.The case had already gone through the Provincial Court of Barcelona but has been restarted after there were “bureaucratic irregularities” in notifying the former player.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLThe villa is located in Esplugues de Llobregat, an area near Barca’s training facilities.The owner of the house insists Turan had “no care” for the villa he rented to him and has accused him of letting his friends party there when he was away.Those parties were allegedly raucous with the curtains used as sex swings, cigarette butts littering the floor and left on furniture and electronics damaged.The owner alleges that the television remote was thrown into the pool everytime a certain football team scored.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe owner alleges that Turan was initially an excellent tenant.He completed a deep clean of his apartment when he took over the tenancy and would often sing Barca chants.Football stars’ weird phobiasBut now the two are involved in a bitter legal battle.Turan retired from professional football in 2022.He went on to become manager of Istanbul side Eyupspor in 2023, and still manages the Turkish second division side. More

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    Liverpool face huge Luis Diaz transfer dilemma with winger yet to agree new contract amid interest from European giants

    LIVERPOOL star Luis Diaz is attracting interest from two European giants, according to reports.The Colombian winger recently met with his agent Raul Costa to discuss his future.Luis Diaz could leave Liverpool at the end of the seasonCredit: GettyDiaz has three years left on his contract but is at a crossroads this summer.Liverpool supposedly view the end of the season as the right time to sell the player should he not agree a new and improved long-term deal.The club want to offload players when their value is high amid the threat of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules.Diaz is rated at £75million by Liverpool, according to The Telegraph.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThey also claim that Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are both keen on signing him.However, the Catalan giants could find it hard to raise enough cash amid financial troubles.Real Madrid have previously been touted as a possible destination for Diaz.The 27-year-old shares an agent with Ruben Amorim, who has been linked with replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Sporting Lisbon boss has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the next Liverpool manager.Sky Sports Germany say Amorim is willing to put pen to paper on a deal that will run to 2027.Jurgen Klopp manages to savage both Man Utd and his own Liverpool team with astonishing comment about ArsenalThe Portuguese boss’ deal in Lisbon runs for another two years and is believed to contain a £25m release clause. More

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    Former Chelsea star Joao Felix says he ‘has convinced’ Bernardo Silva to make Barcelona transfer from Man City

    JOAO FELIX claims he has “convinced” Portugal team-mate Bernardo Silva to join Barcelona.Manchester City star, Silva, 29, was heavily linked with a move to the Catalan giants in 2022 and last summer.Joao Felix, right, believes he has convinced Bernardo Silva, left, to join BarcelonaCredit: GettySilva’s stats in the Premier League so far this seasonIn August, he seemingly quashed any talk of a departure by signing a new deal to keep him at the Etihad until 2026.But Barcelona forward Felix, 24, has now reignited that talk by claiming he has spoken to Silva who has been asking a lot of questions about the city.Speaking to Catalunya Radio, the former Chelsea loanee said: “I think I’ve convinced Bernardo Silva to join Barca, that’s all true. But it doesn’t depend on him right now.”He asked me about places to live, places to eat, safety… everything.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”If he comes, Barca will be delighted with Bernardo.”Silva joined Man City from Monaco in a deal worth £43million back in 2017.He has been one of Pep Guardiola’s most successful signings, racking up 345 appearances, 64 goals and 63 assists.The Portuguese playmaker has won five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, the Champions League and Club World Cup.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHow the title run-ins compareIt’s going to go right down to the wire with just one point separating the top three – but how do Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City’s run-ins compare?
    ARSENAL: Aston Villa (H), Wolves (A) Chelsea (H), Spurs (A), Bournemouth (H), Man Utd (A) and Everton (H)
    LIVERPOOL: Crystal Palace (H), Fulham (A), Everton (A), West Ham (A), Tottenham (H), Aston Villa (A), Wolves (H)
    MAN CITY: Luton (H), Brighton (A), Nottingham Forest (A), Wolves (H), Fulham (A), West Ham (H) and Tottenham (A TBC)

    On a personal level, he was also named in the PFA Team of the Year in 2019 and 2022, while he made the Champions League Team of the Season following Man City’s triumph last season.Barcelona sit eight points adrift of Real Madrid at the top of the LaLiga table with just eight games remaining.Watch Bernardo Silva change mind on Premier League title race after Sky Sports reporter corrects him mid-interview But they are into the quarter-finals of the Champions League and will travel to Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their tie on Wednesday.Manager Xavi has confirmed he is leaving at the end of the season, with his replacement yet to be confirmed.Hansi Flick, Mikel Arteta and Roberto De Zerbi are among the frontrunners, according to the bookies. More

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    Man Utd add two little known teenagers to centre-back search if they miss out on top transfer target Jarrad Branthwaite

    MANCHESTER UNITED have identified two potential alternatives to Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the summer transfer window.Branthwaite, 21, is among United’s top targets in their bid to strengthen at the back amid a turbulent campaign that has seen them plummet to sixth place with 11 points separating them fourth.Manchester United have scouted alternatives to Everton star Jarrad BranthwaiteCredit: GettyMan Utd have asked about figures for Boca Juniors ace Aaron AnselminoCredit: GettyBarcelona B star Mikayil Faye, who is already a Senegal international, is also target by Man UtdCredit: GettyAccording to The Mail, the Red Devils are waiting for the Toffees to set a price for the centre-back, who has been on the club’s radar for quite some time after amassing 32 impressive appearances this term.However, the Manchester giants are making contingency plans in case they miss out on the England Under-21 international.That is why United are also keeping tabs on two lesser-known young talents.The Premier League giants have asked about figures for Boca Juniors ace Aaron Anselmino, 18.Read More on Man UtdThe same request has also been made regarding Barcelona B prospect Mikayil Faye, 19.Anselmino signed his first professional contract with Boca in June but has only played seven times for the senior squad.Faye, on the other hand, also joined Barca in June and has since amassed four goals in 25 appearances for the developmental squad.The defender also registered a goal on his senior Senegal debut – his only cap to this day – despite his young age.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERUnited are definitely going to try and sign at least one centre-back this summer.The Red Devils are also expected to look for a centre-forward, central midfielder and right-back. Inside Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s amazing lifestyleHowever, the budget will be limited due to Financial Fair Play restrictions.But Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be hoping to raise up to £100million from player sales. More

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    Barcelona in race against time to appoint Europe’s hottest manager… leaving Liverpool with two different targets

    BARCELONA will battle it out with Liverpool to sign Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorin.The Portuguese coach has been a top contender at the Catalan giants to replace Xavi but has impressed the Reds to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.Barcelona are in a race against time sign Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben AmorimCredit: GettyLiverpool are now targeting Amorim as Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will stay at Bayer LeverkusenCredit: AFPBecoming a popular target at a series of European clubs the Catalan giants are in a race against time to secure the 39-year-old’s signature.Barca were frontrunners to sign the Sporting Lisbon coach up until last week when it was revealed Xabi Alonso will remain at Bayer Leverkusen.The football world assumed Amorim would head to Spain and Alonso would go to either Anfield or Bayern Munich.But with Sporting’s staggering release clause of £11.1m nothing had yet been confirmed with the Catalan giants.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLLiverpool always saw Amorim as their second choice and the Reds have the upper hand in talks as his agent – Raul Costa – is also a representative of Reds winger and Colombian international Luis Diaz.SunSport understands that the Merseysiders have been in contact with Costa on several occasions this campaign in an attempt to sound out Amorim.Amorim joined Sporting in 2020, and signed a new four-year deal back in 2022, but the club acknowledge he is a manager in demand across Europe for his work in Portugal.Sporting ended their 19-year wait for a league title under Amorim in 2021, and have lifted successive league cups in 2021 and 2022.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, it is understood that the recent appointment of Michael Edwards and Richard Hughes in technical roles had brought some change to the Anfield club’s thinking.Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi and Inter Milan’s Simone Inzaghi are among those on an expanded list at Anfield.Liverpool preparing transfer for ‘next Mo Salah’ but face competition for £51m Eintracht Frankfurt star Julian Nagelsmann is also being considered by a series of clubs after it has been made know the German national team boss is open to going back to club football after Euro 2024.Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi is also on the Reds radar to replace KloppCredit: AFPInter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi is also being targeted by LiverpoolCredit: GettyJulian Nagelsmann could be an option if he chooses to return to club football next seasonCredit: Getty More

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    Ex-Chelsea star Marcos Alonso ‘agrees free transfer to Euro giant after being told Barcelona career is over’

    EX-CHELSEA star Marcos Alonso has been told his Barcelona career is over.And the left-back is set to move to one of the Catalan club’s greatest rivals.Alonso’s Barca career appears to be overCredit: GettyAlonso, 33, has featured rarely for Barcelona this season, making just seven appearances in total.He joined the reigning Spanish champions from Chelsea in 2022.The club told Alonso they will not be renewing the player’s contract at the end of the season and he will again be a free agent.According to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, an agreement exists for Atletico Madrid to sign the player on a free.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAlonso has struggled with injury this season and will face an uphill battle to prove his fitness at Atletico.He underwent surgery to improve a lumbar problem in January and was only discharged in March.Should Alonso make the move, he would be following in the footsteps of his father, Marcos Sr, who also played for Atletico and Barca.Sadly, Alonso’s father passed away in February last year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAlonso came through Real Madrid’s youth academy and should he make the move to Atletico would be one of the few players to play for Spain’s big three: Barca, Real and Atletico.Alonso left Madrid to join Bolton, he then joined Fiorentina before spending some time on loan at Sunderland.Inside Chelsea flop Mateja Kezman’s amazing mountain resort in Serbia He’s best known for his spell at Chelsea, where he played 212 games, scoring 29 goals and registering 21 assists. More

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    Seven clubs Kalvin Phillips could join next including Leeds and European giants as Man City eye cut-price transfer

    KALVIN PHILLIPS’ nightmare loan spell at West Ham is going from bad to worse.The Manchester City loanee, 28, suffered a horror debut back in February as his error gifted Bournemouth the opening goal in a 1-1 draw.Kalvin Phillips has been poor since arriving at West Ham on loan in JanuaryCredit: GettyOne possible destination for Phillips could be a return to LeedsCredit: ReutersHe then made another mistake three days later, losing possession as Manchester United scored their third in a 3-0 win.He was brought on for 45 minutes in the humbling 6-0 defeat to Arsenal, before he was sent off for two yellow cards in three minutes against Nottingham Forest.And on Saturday, with West Ham leading 3-1 away at Newcastle, he gifted the hosts a way back into the game by fouling Anthony Gordon and conceding a penalty.Newcastle went on to win the game 4-3.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis poor performances have also culminated in him being dropped from Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the recent friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.And with his form showing no sign of improvement, it leaves his future beyond the end of the season totally unclear.So where will Phillips be at the start of the 2024/25 campaign?Here are seven possible destinations for the midfielder in the summer as Man City prepare to offload him for a cut-price of £30million.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERWest HamWest Ham do not have an option-to-buy clause in Phillips’ loan deal, but could still seek to make his move permanent in the summer.That is despite him showing few signs of improving David Moyes’ side, with the Englishman currently having accumulated more red cards than goal contributions since arriving in East London.’He’s wasting his time playing’ – Ex-Premier League referee bizarrely tears into Kalvin Phillips for getting sent off LeedsPerhaps the most likely move for Phillips is a return to his boyhood club Leeds – providing they secure promotion back to the Premier League.He left Elland Road for Man City in 2022, but would undoubtedly be welcomed back with open arms to the place where he made his name.Phillips played 234 games for Leeds and was pivotal in helping them win the second tier in 2020.JuventusItalian giants Juventus were heavily linked with a move for Phillips in the January window, before they pulled out of the deal due to his financial demands.But they could yet return for him in the summer if Man City are prepared to get rid for just £30m.NewcastleNewcastle lost out to West Ham in their pursuit of Phillips at the start of the year.But with Eddie Howe set to dip into the transfer market in the summer following a dismal campaign, Phillips could yet move back to the top of the Toon’s transfer wishlist.Bayern MunichBayern Munich have already shown a desire to bring in English players from the Premier League with Harry Kane and Eric Dier both making the switch over the last 12 months.Phillips could be the next Three Lions star to join the German giants – particularly if Joshua Kimmich does not sign a new contract and is sold by the Bundesliga club.BarcelonaBarcelona were another of the huge European clubs touted with a move for Phillips in January.And they have endured a midfield injury crisis this season – with Gavi, Pedri and Frenkie de Jong all sidelined.Could Phillips be the answer to their problems?READ MORE SUN STORIESAtletico MadridLike Barcelona, Atletico Madrid were also in the frame for Phillips during the mid-season window.Manager Diego Simeone’s style of play could well fit the ex-Leeds man perfectly should he be open to a LaLiga move. More