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      Barcelona make three stars untouchable with Robert Lewandowski among players available in brutal transfer clearout

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      BARCELONA are reportedly planning for a brutal transfer clearout, with Robert Lewandowski among those available. The reigning La Liga champions are bracing for next season with Xavi in charge after the club legend performed a U-turn to stay. Barca are reportedly planning for a clearout, with Robert Lewandowski among those availableCredit: RexBut according to The Athletic, there will be some changes around the Nou Camp. It is claimed Barca are looking to make big sales in the summer with Lewandowski no longer considered “untouchable”. Instead, only Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Gavi are seen to have that status. Lewandowski joined from Bayern Munich in 2022 for £42.5million and has since won one league title in Spain. READ MORE IN football And despite form this season remaining consistent, with 23 goals in all competitions, his time at the Nou Camp remains in question. The Pole, 35, has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia or MLS in America. But it is believed the former Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich forward wants at least another year with Barca. Manager Xavi – who has favoured winger Ferran Torres up front at times this season – was probed on his No9’s future.Most read in FootballInside Lewandowski’s bizarre dietThe Pole is as textbook as they come leading the line… but off the field it’s a different story.

      It transpires that Lewandowski always has his pudding before he has main course. And then ends his meal with a starter. But why?
      Well, he believes it not only helps him to burn fat faster but it also makes him more energetic too.
      It’s a ritual that his former team-mates at Bayern Munich couldn’t get their heads around.
      Lewandowski once said: “They still don’t understand. They shake their heads when they see me finishing with some soup.”

      CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd he said: “I am not going to speak about anyone’s future as I don’t think it’s helpful for us. I am happy with Robert. “The work he does for the team is extraordinary, an outstanding footballer and an example for the dressing room on the way he conducts himself. “That’s why he scored a hat-trick. I am delighted for him.”Jude Bellingham explains why Real Madrid move was ‘no brainer’ despite holding transfer talks with European giants More

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      Former Premier League wonderkid who snubbed TEN-YEAR Barcelona contract wakes up unemployed at 32

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      A FORMER wonderkid that was offered a TEN-YEAR contract by Barcelona is now unemployed after being released by Notts County.Ex-England youth ace John Bostock, 32, is looking for the 16th club of his career after the League Two side announced he was one of several players being let go this summer.Notts County’s have announced that John Bostock has been released by the clubCredit: PAHe snubbed a ten-year contract by Barcelona to stay at Crystal Palace as a teenCredit: PA:Empics SportBostock first came to prominence aged just 14 at boyhood club Crystal Palace as he often played above his age group.That is when he came to the attention of Barcelona, who got in touch with the midfielder.The LaLiga giants had so much faith in Bostock that they famously wanted him to pen a deal with them for a decade.They tried several tactics to convince him, including a signed poster by then superstar Ronaldinho after finding out he was Bostock’s favourite player.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHowever, he snubbed what would have been a sensational switch to the Nou Camp as parents allegedly wanted him to continue his development in London.Other sides such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea were also rejected in favour of the team he grew up supporting.Bostock previously told the BBC: “When I was 14, Barcelona offered me a 10-year contract.“Ronaldinho was my favourite player at the time so they sent me a signed poster from him. I’ve still got it at my house in London. It said: ‘To John from Ronaldinho’.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“You name the club, I had interest from them. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Inter [Milan], Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool – the who’s who of European football.”Eventually, the man dubbed the ‘next big thing’ eventually departed Palace for Tottenham in a dramatic move that saw the two clubs going to a tribunal in 2008.John Bostock’s performance at new club Toulouse is a perfect Michael Jackson tribute But Bostock never managed to play in the Premier League and ended up out on loan at Brentford, Hull, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon and Toronto until his permanent exit in 2013.He then embarked on a nomadic career, heading abroad to Belgium, France and Turkey with spells at Royal Antwerp, Leuven, Lens, Bursaspor and Toulouse, who then loaned him to Nottingham Forest in the 2019/20 campaign.He failed to secure a long-term deal at the City Ground, but the versatile ace returned to England to sign for Doncaster Rovers in 2021 but left in June following the club’s relegation from League One.He had to wait for his 15th club – but he landed an 18-month deal at Notts County in December 2022.Bostock scored at Wembley the following May as the Magpies eventually beat Chesterfield on penalties to secure promotion from the National League.He recently claimed that he is the happiest he has ever been and has become a mentor to other players, particularly those who share his faith after setting up his influential Christian football society ‘Ballers in God’ in 2015.He made 37 appearances, scoring twice, for them on their return to League Two this season as they looked set for another promotion push only for a slump in form after the departure of boss Luke Williams to Swansea resulted in them finishing 14th.Now County have announced a number of players will not be having their contracts renewed with Bostock among them.READ MORE SUN STORIESA statement from the club confirming the news wrote: “As well as being a thoroughly professional and calming presence away from the field, John made many excellent performances for us – not least at Wembley, where his incredibly composed display and all-important equaliser were crucial to us winning the promotion he and his team-mates so richly deserved.”Now the man that could have ended up playing alongside Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique at Barcelona, is once more a free agent. More

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      Iconic football stadium looks unrecognisable with new colour scheme and huge roof in never-before-seen footage

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      THE NOU Camp looks unrecognisable during its BILLION-POUND renovation, which is set to leave it with a new colour scheme.The home of Spanish footie giants Barcelona has been undergoing a major revamp for the last ten months to bring it into the 21st century.Barcelona’s iconic Nou Camp stadium is going under a massive renovationCredit: GETTYThe Spanish giants are extending the capacity of their world-famous groundCredit: EPAThe stadium will be upgraded to a capacity of 105,000Fresh computer-generated footage and images of the new Nou camp have been releasedCredit: INSTAGRAM@JOANSOLE_The club are spending a whopping £1.3billion to modernise and increase the capacity of the famous ground to a staggering 105,000 fans.The Catalans have begun circulating images and video footage of the ongoing renovations on their social media channels.And one computer-generated clip of the finished product showed the ground with a completely new colour scheme.The newly-released video showed the brand-spanking-new three-tiered Nou Camp in what will be all of its glory.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe seats will comprise of a blend of garnet brown and blue, with the former making up most of the bottom tier before blending into the latter.The club’s iconic logo will remain thanks to a sprinkling of yellow seats stretching midway up the first tier and to the top.More yellow seating will make up the logo of the club’s sponsor, Spotify, as well as the “FC Barcelona” lettering.The footage paints an incredible picture of what the Nou Camp will look like once it’s finished.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe renovation will feature a completely different colour schemeCredit: Instagram / @joansole_But the iconic yellow lettering will remainCredit: Instagram / @joansole_Club are hoping the new-and-improved Nou Camp will be an “architectural benchmark”Credit: FC BARCELONABarca chiefs are hoping it’ll be “an architectural benchmark for the city and for the world”.The current state of the stadium, however, has some footie fans concerned it won’t be finished in time for the team’s proposed November return.But Vice President Elena Fort dismissed those concerns last year, insisting: “We still have a long way to go, but we are well underway.”Footage of Ronaldinho’s son, 19, at Barcelona emerges and fans are baffled to spot his positionShe added: “In November 2024 we will return to Spotify Camp Nou with an approximate capacity of 65,000 spectators between the first and second tiers.”With 50% of the VIP capacity and the definitive museum open. “The bulk of all the work will be carried out in 2024, including the core main structure and the roof.”A recent excerpt of a club statement on the renovation read: “The work on the future stadium remains on schedule.”And the slabs at ground level for members and fans to walk into the FC Barcelona temple will soon start to be put into place.”At the same time, the repairs to the first and second tiers are progressing at a good pace, with over 70% of repairs on the current structure completed, and the inner partition walls already starting to be built.”The Nou Camp is expected to re-open in November at a reduced capacityCredit: FC BARCELONA More

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      Xavi makes shock U-turn and will STAY at Barcelona after meeting with chairman Joan Laporta

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      XAVI has reportedly decided to STAY at Barcelona despite revealing plans to depart this summer.The Spaniard unexpectedly announced his intention to leave the Nou Camp back in January.Xavi is set to stay at BarcelonaCredit: GettyFollowing Barcelona’s 5-3 defeat to Villarreal, he said: “I will leave Barcelona in June.”We have reached a point of no return. It’s time for change.”As a Culé, I think that it’s time to leave. I spoke with the board and the club today. I will leave on the 30th of June.”Xavi’s current deal with the La Liga giants is set to expire this summer.Read More on FootballBut according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the 44-year-old has now changed his mind.Following a meeting with Barcelona president Joan Laporta on Wednesday afternoon, Xavi made the decision to stay at the club.The ex-midfielder has allegedly agreed conditions for a new deal.Xavi took over from Ronald Koeman at Barcelona in November 2021 and has since managed 136 games.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSDuring that time he has registered 85 wins and 28 defeats.He won the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga title with the Catalan giants last season.Football’s weirdest contract clauses revealed including non-Arsenal agreement and a private jet promiseHowever, Barcelona are expected to miss out on the title this season to bitter rivals Real Madrid. More

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      Xavi ‘considers making astonishing U-turn’ after publicly announcing Barcelona exit

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      XAVI is set for a sensational U-turn and continue as Barcelona coach, according to reports in Spain.The legendary Barca midfielder announced he was quitting back in January after a string of poor results.Xavi is reconsidering his decision to step down at the end of this seasonCredit: EPABut things have picked up for Barca in recent weeks and but for a controversial Ronald Araujo red card, the club could be in the Champions League semi-final.According to Mundo Deportivo, the boss – whose side lost 3-2 to Real Madrid at the weekend – is now reconsidering his decision.He will sit down to discuss his future with president Joan Laporta, vice president Rafa Yuste and sporting director Deco.After announcing his departure, Xavi has successfully integrated a number of La Masia graduates into the first team alongside Lamine Yamal, 16, including Pau Cubarsi, 17, and Fermin Lopez, 20.READ MORE BARCELONA NEWSThe opportunity to add some experience to his youthful side is understood to be an enticing prospect for Xavi.Xavi already enjoys a good rapport with Deco, and his relationship with Laporta and Yuste has improved after they publicly pleaded with him to stay in recent weeks.Senior players have asked Xavi to reconsider, and the support of Barca fans for the club legend is also strong.Xavi would use his renewed political strength to demand a marquee player is signed, which has been denied to him in the past.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe is a big admirer of Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva and a move was mooted last summer.The Catalan club did not have the funds to complete the transfer, but could instead move for Dani Olmo this year.Luis Figo trolls Barcelona fans with pig’s head advert that harks back to infamous El Clasico incident from 2002Mundo Deportivo claim the club have already met with RB Leipzig ahead of a move.Barca have already made their first signing ahead of next season after agreeing to sign Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez, 30, on a free at the end of his contract.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Barcelona targeting Liverpool superstar in shock transfer to make them ‘intimidating’ again with player ‘keen on move’

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      LUIS DIAZ has emerged as a shock candidate for Barcelona, according to reports in Spain.Spanish outlet Sport claim that Barca are targeting a winger that will “make them intimidating again”.Barcelona have been linked with a shock move for Luis DiazCredit: GettyXavi feels the club have not replaced Ousmane Dembele since he left for PSG last summer.The winger returned to haunt the Catalan club as he scored a goal on the way to PSG knocking Barcelona out of the Champions League last week.The report claim that Diaz wants the move this summer but Barcelona will struggle to make it work financially.Diaz’s father, Luiz Manuel, has previously admitted that his son is a Barcelona fan.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLOn reports linking his son with Barcelona in the past, he said: “The truth is that I know very little about Barcelona at the moment.”It is true that Luis is a loyal Barcelona fan and it would be his dream to go there.”So far I would like to thank Porto and Liverpool for the way they welcomed him and received him. There would be no problem if Luis came to Barcelona because it is a top team and one of the best in the world.”But the report claims Liverpool would “make it difficult” for Barca to sign Diaz.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe Merseyside club paid almost £50million for the player in January 2022 and would look to turn a profit on the winger.Reports suggest that while the chances of Barca signing Diaz are slim, they could store the money for a “differential player” if they were to scrimp elsewhere.Luis Diaz’s dad reveals they ‘haven’t lost hope’ of LaLiga transfer amid Real Madrid linksOne of those positions is defensive midfield where 30-year-old Real Betis star Guido Rodriguez could be signed to save money.That would leave the door open for Barcelona to target the likes of Diaz and Alexander Isak – despite their financial issues. More

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      Man Utd transfer boost with Barcelona ‘open to offers for superstar with defender open to big move’

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      BARCELONA are open to “listening to offers” for Ronald Araujo with Manchester United setting their eyes on the defender.Araujo has become a key player for Barcelona since breaking into their first team in the 2019/20 campaign, having now made almost 150 appearances for the club.Man Utd received transfer boost for Barcelona target Ronald Araujo as club are ‘open to offers’Credit: AFPBut, amid the fallout from his red card in the crushing Champions League quarter-final defeat against Paris Saint-Germain, the La Liga are reportedly considering cutting Araujo loose.The 25-year-old received a straight red card for fouling Bradley Barcola in the first half of the second leg.Barca were looking set for a semi-final spot at the time, leading 1-0 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate.But the red shifted momentum in PSG’s favour, with the Parisians netting four times to go through.READ MORE ON MAN UTDIlkay Gundogan publicly called out Araujo in the aftermath, with the Barca dressing room said to now be ‘divided into four clans’.And Spanish outlet Sport are now reporting Xavi’s side “will listen to offers” for the Uruguayan centre-back.It is known that perennially cash-strapped Barcelona need to sell a player this summer to balance accounts.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERThe report claims Araujo is one of the players whose sales would generate more profit.Most read in FootballBarca are convinced that they could get an offer of up to £86million, given the interest from United.’I don’t like what I see’ – Disgusted Roy Keane blasts Man Utd and says they ‘looked like the Championship team’The Red Devils are long-term admirers of Araujo, and it is understood the club would be at the front of the queue to sign him if he became available for transfer.Barca are confident they have enough defensive cover should he depart following the emergence of 17-year-old Pau Cubarsi.Considering Araujo signed with the Blaugrana in 2018 for £1.4million the Catalan giants can expect a hefty profit.Victory his never been less glorious than this for Man Utd, says Dave KiddBy Dave Kidd
      PROBABLY only Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United could book a place in an FA Cup final while hanging their heads in shame.
      Minutes after the final whistle of this ridiculous semi-final, Coventry’s magnificent underdogs were performing a lap of honour to their cheering fans — while most of United’s players and supporters had disappeared.
      Then the Wembley PA system started blaring out ‘Glory, Glory Man United!’ and everybody started laughing out loud.
      Victory has never been less glorious.
      As a party-starter it, fell flat. As a stab at dark humour, it was sensational.
      Even by United’s standards of low farce this was ridiculous.
      Now even the unlikely scenario of a final victory over City is unlikely to save Ten Hag’s job.
      After all, Louis van Gaal was axed days after United last won this competition in 2016 and his side were never as bad as this current lot.
      Read Dave Kidd’s thoughts on the game in full here.
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      Barcelona join Arsenal in Alexander Isak transfer race as they prepare bid for £90m Newcastle ace to succeed Lewandowski

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      BARCELONA have joined Arsenal in targeting Alexander Isak as the Newcastle striker’s future grows increasingly uncertain.SunSport can reveal the Spanish giants see the Swedish hitman as a potential long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski.Isak has been in brilliant form this seasonCredit: GettyAnd they believe Newcastle could be tempted to sell because they face having to balance the books to satisfy FFP and PSR rules.It’s believed Isak, 24, would cost around £90m – but Barcelona would be prepared to try and strike a deal.Our source said: “Isak is emerging as one of the best strikers in Europe, and Barcelona have been scouting him since Christmas.“They see him as a player who could come in and lead their line for the next three or four years and be a massive success. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”He has all the attributes and would be a superb signing.“Although Isak is happy at Newcastle, the chance of a move to a club like Barcelona would be very difficult to turn down. “Newcastle know they will need to raise funds in the summer which is why Barcelona are ready to make their move.”And, at 24 years of age, his best years are ahead of him.”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the Spanish giants aren’t alone in targeting the forward. Arsenal are also monitoring Isak, as they look to bolster their forward line for next season.The forgotten Arsenal wonderkidsA poor week saw the club knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern and lose ground in the title race after losing to Aston Villa.But the club returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Wolves.They could extend their lead on City to four points if they beat Chelsea tomorrow, with Manchester City not playing until Thursday.The Cityzens would have two games in hand, however.With Arsenal potentially coming up just short in the title race in successive seasons, a striker is seen as a top priority – with Isak among the club’s top candidates.He was heavily scouted by Arsenal before his move to St James’ Park in August 2022 for an initial £63m.Mikel Arteta’s striker shopping listBy Jordan Davies
      ARSENAL are stepping up plans to sign a world-class striker in the summer after their Champions League heartbreak.
      Mikel Arteta splashed out £204.5m last summer on Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber.
      But the Spanish manager accepts he needs a proven goalscorer to take the club to the next level.
      And here are the players he is looking at to get the Gunners firing:
      BENJAMIN SESKO (RB Leipzig, value £40m-£45m)
      One for the future at 20 years old. Scored 16 goals for RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga last season and the Slovenian has carried on that good form in Germany with Leipzig this campaign.
      VIKTOR GYOKERES (Sporting Lisbon, value £60m-£80m)
      Been scouted several times this season. The Swedish striker, 25, is more of a traditional No 9 so may not suit Arsenal’s demand for flexibility but would bring a physicality that boss Mikel Arteta craves.
      ALEXANDER ISAK (Newcastle, value £75m-£85m)
      Impressed in his first two seasons in English football. The Swede, 24, has the pace and finesse to match his finishing ability, and Eddie Howe’s Toon may need to sell to balance the books this summer.
      JOSHUA ZIRKZEE (Bologna, value £45m-£50m)
      Dutch wonder  is attracting the attentions of clubs across Europe. At 6ft 4in the 22-year-old forward would have no trouble adapting to the Premier League and already has an eye for goal.
      XAVI SIMONS (RB Leipzig, value £70m-£80m)
      An incredible talent in the Bukayo Saka mould, currently on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The future of the Dutch attacker, 20, depends on how much money his parent club want to make from him. More