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      Chelsea given massive boost in £65m transfer pursuit of Brazil wonderkid dubbed ‘Messinho’ as Barcelona pull out of race

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      CHELSEA have been boosted by Barcelona’s decision to pull out of the race to sign Estevao Willian, according to reports.The wonderkid, 16, has attracted interest from Stamford Bridge.Estevao Willian has been dubbed ‘Messinho’Credit: RexBarcelona have also been linked with the Brazilian starlet, but are now set to move in another direction.According to Spanish paper Sport, Barca will not move for the winger, dubbed “Messinho”, as they are trying to build the perfect environment around Lamine Yamal.Yamal, also 16, has already emerged as one of the Catalan giants’ best players.As Willian is the same age and plays in the same position, club chiefs feel that bringing him in could harm Yamal’s development.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis club Palmeiras are set to demand at least £51million for his services.And it could even take as much as £65m to prise him away.It’s claimed that 70 per cent of any transfer fee will go to Palmeiras, with the remaining 30 pocketed by the player’s entourage.Willian would not be allowed to join his next club until he turns 18 in April 2025.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERHe has so far made six senior appearances for his club, and also starred for Brazil at the Under-17 World Cup last year.The wonderkid has played alongside Selecao star Endrick, who scored the winner against England at Wembley last month.Simon Jordan slams ‘pathetic’ Chelsea fans for criticising Todd Boehly Endrick will join Real Madrid from Palmeiras when he turns 18 in July.Chelsea have made a habit of recruiting Brazilian wonderkids since Todd Boehly’s arrival in 2022.The Blues have swooped for Andrey Santos, Angelo Gabriel and Deivid Washington in recent seasons.Willian, 16, starred at the Under-17 World Cup last yearCredit: EPA More

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      Saudi side look set to continue mega-money spending spree as Al-Hilal ‘target £86MILLION for former Leeds forward’

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      AL-HILAL are chasing former Leeds star Raphinha, according to reports.The Saudi Pro League side forked out over £300million on new signings last summer.Raphinha has been linked with a Barcelona exitCredit: RexTheir most high profile acquisition was Neymar, who arrived in a £77.6m deal from Paris Saint-Germain.While they also signed the likes of Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Renan Lodi and Malcom.According to Spanish outlet Sport, Al-Hilal are targeting a big-money swoop for Raphinha.They add that the Saudi side are willing to splash £86m on the Barcelona star.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAl-Hilal could go “all out” for Raphinha, who may be available as Barca look to ease their financial woes.The Brazilian joined the Catalan giants from Leeds in a £57m deal in the summer of 2022.He has so far played 78 times for Barca, scoring 15 goals and laying on 22 assists.This season he has been limited to 12 LaLiga starts, having suffered with muscular injuries.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERLast night he was in action for Brazil at Wembley, as the Samba Boys beat England 1-0.He played 78 minutes at the national stadium before being replaced by Savio.Watch Raphinha PUNCH Marcos Alonso’s seat repeatedly in meltdown after Barcelona star is subbed against Man UtdRaphinha, 27, has also been linked with a Prem return this season.Back in November it was claimed that Newcastle and Chelsea are keen.While Tottenham were also claimed to be showing an interest. More

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      Man Utd ‘send scouts to watch Barcelona wonderkid, 19, score screamer on international duty’ to bolster shaky defence

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      MANCHESTER UNITED sent scouts to watch Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye score a stunner on his Senegal debut on Friday night as they line up a potential summer transfer.The centre-back, 19, is yet to feature for Barcelona’s first-team but his performances for their B side have already earned him a national team call-up.Mikayil Faye is being linked with a move to Manchester UnitedCredit: GettyHe lined up in a back three as Senegal claimed a comfortable 3-0 victory in the friendly.And Faye, who has three goals for Barcelona B, produced a remarkable moment of magic on the stroke of half-time.The ball came out to him 30 yards from goal and his wonderful left-footed strike flew into the top corner to double Senegal’s lead.According to The Mail, Man Utd have been following his progress for three months.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe youngster, who can play as a left-back or centre-half, joined Barcelona from NK Kustosija in Croatia one year ago.But Man Utd face an uphill task if they are to tempt Barcelona to sell Faye.The LaLiga champions rejected £13million offers from Nice and Lens in January – with their asking price believed to be in the region of £25m.However, that has not deterred interest from some top clubs.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBayer Leverkusen and Inter Milan are two sides understood to be keen on the defender.Leverkusen could prove to be the biggest challengers to Erik ten Hag’s men as they are keen to bolster their squad in the summer to help keep manager Xabi Alonso and give him a real chance of competing in the Champions League.Sir Jim Ratcliffe, 71, needs a PB in London Marathon if he’s to make Man Utd’s FA Cup semi-final after kick-off switchBut Man Utd could yet land the Senegal international – who would provide much-needed defensive cover.Ten Hag has been hampered by injuries at left-back and centre-back this season – most notably Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez. More

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      European giants offer near-world-record £172MILLION for 16-year-old Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal

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      BARCELONA have turned down £172MILLION for one of their rising stars.La Masia graduate Lamine Yamal was the subject of a mega offer from a fellow European giant.Barcelona have rejected a £172m offer for Lamine YamalCredit: GettyClub president Joan Laporta has revealed the monstrous bidCredit: GettyYamal, 16, broke into the first team at Barcelona this season and has managed four goals and six assists in his 28 league appearances this term.And his rising stock has attracted interest from other top clubs as Barcelona club president Joan Laporta has revealed the club have turned down a £172m offer from Paris Saint Germain.Speaking on a Barca Studios podcast, Laporta said: “We have received offers for players like Lamine Yamal, for €200m [£172m], and we have said no.”Because we trust the boy, because he is the future of the team. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”Because we trust in the boy, in his sporting potential, and we don’t have the need, on the contrary. “We are in a process of economic recovery and we are already seeing the end of the tunnel”.Spanish outlet Marca revealed that the offer came from PSG earlier this month.Barcelona announced an eight-year agreement with Yamal last year that will see him sign fresh terms when he turns 18 – cementing his future in Catalonia.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe winger hasn’t only burst onto the scene at Barcelona, but also the Spanish national team.Last September Yamal became the youngest ever goalscorer for Spain when he netted on his debut for the national side just two months after his 16th birthday.Eight of the greatest players to never win the Ballon d’Or despite their incredible careersBarcelona’s decision to reject the monstrous bid from PSG may come as a surprise to many with the Catalan giants widely known to be in a period of financial difficulty.A huge fee like the £172m offered for Yamal would allow Barcelona to cash in on a youth product and re-balance their books with effective “pure profit” from a financial fair play point of view.But Laporta has made it clear the club won’t be selling any of their young stars despite offers coming in for most of the big name youngsters on the books at Barca.He said: “We have offers for all our youngsters Pedri, [Alejandro] Balde, Gavi, [Ronald] Araujo… but we don’t want to sell our stars.”Yamal has been impressing for the Spanish national side tooCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal lining up shock cut-price transfer for Man City outcast who fell out with Pep Guardiola

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      ARSENAL are ready to pounce for Joao Cancelo – if Barcelona are unable to turn his loan move into a permanent one.Cancelo, 29, still has three years left on his Manchester City contract but has not been at the Etihad for 14 months after a fall-out with Pep Guardiola.Joao Cancelo is currently on loan at Barcelona from Manchester CiyCredit: GettyCancelo fell out with Man City boss Pep Guardiola before leaving the Etihad on loanCredit: AFPHe moved to the Nou Camp in September but, despite being a regular and Barcelona having first option to sign him, they insist the £40million asking price is too steep.That has alerted Gunners boss Mikel Arteta, who knows Cancelo well from his time as Guardiola’s assistant.His ability to play on either flank is a huge plus for Arteta, who is in the market for a top level left-back, while Cancelo also impressed in midfield when he was pushed forward at City.Cancelo has made it no secret that he would prefer to stay at Barca.READ MORE ON ARSENALYet they do not want to go beyond paying another loan fee to keep him for a further 12 months.He spent the previous six months at Bayern Munich but the German giants also insisted the asking price was too high.City want the Portugal international off the books, rather than seeing his price drop the longer he remains their player.Arteta has raided City for Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus in the past.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd, as much as he would like to stay at Barca, Cancelo may be tempted by another link-up with the Spaniard in the summer.He made 154 appearances for Man City, scoring nine goals and providing 22 assists.Four Arsenal stars confronted Arsene Wenger after huge stars sold to bitter rivals, reveals Jack Wilshere The full-back won three Premier League titles and the Carabao Cup at the Etihad, before he left for Barcelona and won the LaLiga title last year.This season he has played 32 games in all competitions, starting 22 of their 29 league matches. More

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      Joao Cancelo tested for heart problem before being cleared to return to Barcelona following ‘serious personal problem’

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      JOAO CANCELO has been cleared to continue playing football after the emergence of a potential heart problem.It was reported by Spanish outlet RAC1 on Wednesday that a family relative of Joao Cancelo was diagnosed with a heart problem.Joao Cancelo has been cleared to play football againCredit: GettyCancelo was sidelined over the weekend for precautionary tests on his heart after a family member was diagnoised with a heart conditionCredit: RexThis prompted Barcelona chiefs to leave him out of their match against Atletico Madrid on Sunday as a “precaution”.The on-loan Manchester City star underwent tests to check whether he had a similar condition and had kept him sidelined from football while it was assessed.Fortunately for the 29-year-old, he has now been given the green light from doctors to return to football activity, with the results coming back declaring he was in good health.It means Cancelo is clear to join up with Roberto Martinez’s Portugal squad.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBefore Cancelo had been cleared to play, former Wigan and Everton boss Martinez said: “We need to look natural. The noise is not a right noise. “We are working, Cancelo is on the list for the second game, we are working on how to monitor the players as we do, we work with the club like Barcelona, but now there is no reason to be alert.”The 2016 Euros champs have friendlies with Sweden and Slovenia over the international break, with their first game coming tomorrow.Cancelo has played 50 games for his national team, scoring 10 goals.Most read in FootballMeanwhile, he has played 32 games in all competitions for Barcelona this season with four goals and four assists to his name.However, Cancelo may have ruffled a few feathers in the Portugal camp after claiming legendary figure Cristiano Ronaldo was past his best.Joao Cancelo in classy gesture as he refuses to step on Man City badge before Champions League return with Bayern Munich He told Portuguese outlet RTP: “He is an important player and spent 15 years competing with [Lionel] Messi for the Ballon d’Or, but the peak of a footballer’s career is between the ages of 25 and 32. “He is an important player for us, but the national team does not depend entirely on him.” More

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      Former Chelsea star Joao Felix spotted ‘making obscene gesture’ after scoring for Barcelona against his parent club

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      JOAO FELIX has been caught on camera appearing to make a crude gesture towards his parent club Atletico Madrid.The former Chelsea star is on loan at Barcelona from Atletico.Joao Felix appeared to make an obscene gesture in Barcelona’s win over Atletico MadridCredit: RexFelix appeared to grab the area around his crotch before rubbingCredit: el GOLAZO de GOLOn Sunday, Atletico took on Barcelona in LaLiga at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.Goals from Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Fermin Lopez saw Xavi’s side ran out 3-0 winners before Nahuel Molina was sent off in injury time for the hosts.However, following Felix’s 38th-minute opener, TV cameras from Gol Play appeared to catch the Portuguese making a crude gesture.It came as he was surrounded by Barca team-mates while celebrating in a huddle.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe 24-year-old then appeared to put his hand on his crotch area before rubbing it.Felix had received a hostile reception from the home fans in the ground. Chants against him could be heard before the game had even started, with a T-Shirt of his also being burned next to a his plaque outside the stadium.Felix had the last laugh on the pitch, with Barcelona firming up their spot in second ahead of Girona but still eight points behind league leaders Real Madrid.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERMeanwhile, Diego Simeone’s Atletico remain a point outside of the top four behind Athletic Bilbao.Simeone and Felix fell out last season which prompted the former Benfica star’s loan transfer to Chelsea. Young stars set to shine at Euro 2024After the game on Sunday, Felix told ESPN: “Atlético fans do not know the things that happened here during the time I’ve been here.”The fans don’t know what happened here inside, I understand them but I shouldn’t be seen as the bad guy. “Even my relationship with Atléti players is very good.”Felix joined Atletico for a club record £113million in 2019.He has gone on to score 34 goals in 131 games since then.This season he has scored eight times in 34 games for Barcelona. More

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      Joao Cancelo pulls out of Barcelona clash due to ‘serious personal problem’ as team-mates dedicate win to Man City star

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      JOAO CANCELO was forced to miss Barcelona’s clash at Atletico Madrid last night due to a reported “serious personal problem”.Barca loanee Joao Felix scored the opener against his parent club to inflict a first LaLiga home loss of the campaign of Diego Simeone’s side.Scorer Fermin Lopez dedicated Barcelona’s win to an absent team-mateCredit: GettyOn-loan Joao Cancelo reportedly missed out due to a ‘serious personal issue’Credit: APHe gave the visitors the lead on 38 minutes, just before his manager Xavi was sent to the stands for dissent. Robert Lewandowski doubled the advantage in the second half before Fermin Lopez ensured the 3-0 victory to move Barcelona above Girona into second in LaLiga.Before the game, it was revealed that defender Cancelo was ruled out due to an injury.However, several outlets then reported that the 29-year-old Portuguese star, who is on loan from Man City, did not in fact travel due to a personal issue.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd he was in Lopez’s thoughts after the final whistle as he dedicated the win in the Spanish capital to his colleague.The goalscorer, who was due to start on the bench until Andreas Christensen was hurt in the warm-up, said: “I wanted to dedicate this victory to Cancelo, who is having a hard time.“We’ve got second place back, we now need to close the gap to Madrid and fight for the title.“I was a bit surprised starting, despite not being in the original XI but I did my best from the first kick.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER“We are on a great run and want to continue it for as long as possible.”Meanwhile, manager Xavi added: “Joao Cancelo is a very sensitive boy, an extraordinary person with a very big heart.Fans fear Joao Cancelo has been ‘possessed’ after ‘terrifying’ interview of Barcelona star emerges – laliga“Not being able to be with the team today has affected him a lot.”Cancelo moved to the Premier League in 2019 and has tasted three title triumphs but he had a major bust-up with boss Pep Guardiola at the start of 2023.He spent the final six months of last season on loan at Bayern Munich, winning the Bundesliga to go with his Premier League crown, but they opted not to pay the £61.5m option to make the deal permanent, leading to his switch to Barca last summer. More