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      Barcelona’s ‘new Messi’ Ansu Fati offered to Man City and other European giants in shock transfer

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      BARCELONA wonderkid Ansu Fati is reportedly being offered to several European giants, including Manchester City.It’s believed the player’s agent is in contact with several clubs to try and force Barca to offer their new No10 an improved contract.
      Barcelona star Ansu Fati might be up for grabs next summerCredit: Getty
      According to Spanish outlet ElNacional.cat, Fati’s agent Jorge Mendes wants Barcelona to give the 18-year-old a new deal.
      Fati has just one year remaining on his existing Barca contract and Mendes, who also represents Cristiano Ronaldo, wants his future resolved.
      Mendes is reportedly offering the forward to clubs around Europe to ‘scare’ the Catalan giants into giving him an extension on improved terms.
      City are thought to be one of those teams but manager Pep Guardiola is reluctant to take Barca’s best prospect from the cash-strapped club.
      The Catalan giants, who were forced to release Lionel Messi in the summer, are thought to be £1BILLION in debt after severe mismanagement.
      Guardiola has reportedly asked City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain not to enter negotiations with Mendes to help Barca.

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      But that won’t stop other big clubs from sneaking in and signing one of the hottest prospects in Europe, if the rumours are to be believed.
      Fati is widely regarded as the future of Barcelona and was recently given Messi’s famous No10 shirt by the club.
      The teenager broke into the team in August 2019 and went on to score seven goals in 24 LaLiga appearances during the 2019-20 campaign.
      Fati was subsequently handed his international debut by Spain manager Luis Enrique, picking up four senior caps to date.
      But a serious knee injury has kept him out of action since last November and it’s unclear when he will make his Barca return.
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      Man Utd face Youri Tielemans transfer battle with Real Madrid and Barcelona also ‘monitoring’ Leicester star

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      REAL MADRID and Barcelona have joined Manchester United in the bidding war for Leicester star Youri Tielemans, reports suggest.Tielemans has impressed at King Power Stadium ever since the Foxes signed him on a club record £40million fee in 2019.
      Leicester star Youri Tielemans has been linked with a move to Manchester United, Barcelona and Real MadridCredit: AFP
      Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that a host of top clubs are now keeping tabs on the midfielder ahead of the next summer transfer window.
      Romano reports that United, Real and Barca are among the Belgium international’s suitors.
      The Italian journalist added that that this could be one of the most prominent transfer sagas of the coming summer.
      United will reportedly make a move for the 24-year-old if they lose Paul Pogba next year.
      Pogba’s contract with the Red Devils runs out in June and he doesn’t look close to signing a new deal any time soon.
      The star midfielder has previously been linked with a move to Real, who are still keeping tabs on him.

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      Thus, a potential departure by the France international could clear the path for United to land Tielemans.
      According to ESPN, though, West Ham star Declan Rice will also be included on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s transfer list should the Old Trafford manager lose Pogba.
      Tielemans has amassed a total of 18 goals and 19 assists in 112 appearances for Leicester across all competitions.
      But none of his goals was more critical than his screamer during last season’s FA Cup final, which led to victory over Chelsea at Wembley.
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      Barcelona stars Sergio Busquets, Sergi Roberto and Jordi Alba all agree to pay-cuts to help financially-stricken club

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      BARCELONA stars Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto have all reportedly agreed to take pay cuts to help the club stay afloat.The Catalan giants have come to an agreement with Busquets and Roberto’s agent Josep Maria Orobitg that will see both stars slash their wages to remain at the Nou Camp, according to Marca.
      The Barca trio of Busquets, Alba and Roberto have reportedly agreed to take pay cutsCredit: Getty
      Marca claim that Busquets will take a 25 per cent wage cut on his £13.4million yearly salary and give up one of his contract clauses.
      And Roberto’s £8.8m contract will most likely take the same cut, although the full-back will also be extending his Barca contract.
      However, Marca say Orobitg may propose a counter-offer to Barca’s Roberto offer.
      Despite Orobitg’s potential Roberto query, all parties seem happy to go ahead with the new deals that should be completed before the transfer window closes next week.
      Roberto and Busquets are joined by Barca pal Alba who will also take a 25 per cent hit to his £7.8m yearly salary, according to Barcablaugranes.
      And on top of that, the left-back will defer part of his wages until 2024, the publication claim.

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      The 32-year-old had previously alluded to the fact that he was willing to reduce his salary to stay at Barca until he retires.
      He said: “When the club talks with me, I am willing. I’m from here, spending my whole life in Barcelona. That my commitment is questioned hurts me a lot.
      “The lies annoy me, they tire me. I can put up with a lot, but I suffer for my family and the things they have to hear.”
      Last month, it was reported that Barca were considering taking their stars to court if they didn’t accept a pay cut.
      Club president Joan Laporta is said to have given his players until August 15 to agree to a reduction – or risk legal action being taken against them.

      And last week the Barca supremo revealed that the club are in £1.15billion of debt.
      The financial peril caused by the coronavirus pandemic of course saw them unable to offer club legend Lionel Messi a new contract.
      The 34 year old made a tearful exit to join Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal reportedly on £650,000-a-week.

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      Philippe Coutinho’s agent drops Liverpool return transfer hint and says Reds are ‘very deeply’ in Barcelona ace’s heart

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      PHILIPPE COUTINHO’S agent has hinted at a return to Anfield after revealing his client still has Liverpool ‘very deeply’ in his heart.It comes amid speculation his former club are interested in re-signing the Brazilian.
      Philippe Coutinho still has Liverpool ‘very deeply’ in his heartCredit: Getty
      And Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian hinted the playmaker would not rule out returning to Liverpool, as he still values the club.
      Joorabchian told Sky Sports: “I think Liverpool lies very, very deeply in his heart, he was a big fan of them throughout the [last] campaign.
      “He was wishing for them to win the title and he has a very strong affinity there so I think it will be very difficult for him to go to a direct competitor of Liverpool from a personal standpoint.”
      Coutinho left for Barcelona in 2018 for a deal that totalled £145million.
      But the versatile forward has found life in Spain hard and in 2019 spent a year on loan with Bayern Munich.
      He then returned to the Nou Camp and is heading into his second season since returning from Germany.

      Coutinho was given a second chance at Barca by new boss Ronald Koeman when the Dutchman arrived in 2020.
      But the former Liverpool star only managed 14 games amid ongoing injury problems which has seen him miss the start of this campaign.
      With Barca also heavily in debt – contributing to the loss of Lionel Messi to PSG on a free – Coutinho’s future continues to remain in doubt.
      Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham have all been linked with him before, but Jurgen Klopp has previously distanced himself from a move.
      Klopp told Pure Football Podcast last year: “Phil was our boy for a long time. We respect him a lot and wish him all the best.
      “That’s how football should be. That’s the most important thing the club showed in that moment.”
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      Barcelona FINALLY register Depay and Garcia after Pique agrees to take ‘significant’ pay cut to help cash crisis

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      BARCELONA have FINALLY registered new signings Memphis Depay and Eric Garcia after Gerard Pique agreed to a ‘significant’ pay cut.The pair arrived on free transfers from Lyon and Manchester City respectively this summer.
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      But in order to be eligible to play, they needed to make huge further reductions to the wage bill to operate within LaLiga regulations.
      It was those rules – along with Spanish employment laws – that saw Lionel Messi forced out of the club.
      But Pique, a product of the famous La Masia academy, has repaid his club with a selfless gesture to help Barca.
      Boss Ronald Koeman paid tribute to the defender – and hopes other Barca legends will follow his lead to enable more signings to arrive at the Nou Camp, especially a forward.
      Koeman said: “We all know the situation that the club finds itself in and it needs help in any way possible.
      “Gerard, Sergio Roberto, [Jordi] Alba and Sergio Busquets have all been here for many years and they want to help and they have shown that.

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      “This is their club and that shows in this gesture.
      “It hurts all Barcelona supporters what Messi has done but we cannot live in the past.
      “The squad is short of forward players and we have spoken about signing a striker.
      “It would help us but let’s see if it can be possible.”
      Ex-Barcelona forward Gary Lineker tweeted: “The great @3gerardpique is to take a substantial pay cut to ease @FCBarcelona’s registration issues.
      “El Presidente del futuro. [The president of the future].”
      However, more sacrifices to the budget need to be made before injured Sergio Aguero – or any other arrivals – can be added.
      LaLiga set Barcelona an annual salary budget of £295million.
      But they are currently operating at £340m so still need to cut around £45m, even with Messi and his mammoth wages gone.

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      The Argentine icon joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this week on an eye-watering £1m per week.
      To make matters worse for Barcelona, who are already in £1billion of debt, the Nou Camp club still owe Messi £44.2m in deferred wages from last season.
      Barca begin their new LaLiga campaign at home to Real Sociedad on Sunday.

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      Memphis Depay arrived from Lyon to join up with compatriot Ronald KoemanCredit: Getty
      Eric Garcia left Manchester City when his contract expired at the end of last seasonCredit: Getty
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      Arsenal weighing up transfer for Barcelona outcast Neto after £35m Aaron Ramsdale move collapses

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      ARSENAL are weighing up a move for Barcelona keeper Neto after refusing to meet Sheffield United’s £35million asking price for Aaron Ramsdale.The Gunners’ offer of £20m plus add-ons for the England shot stopper was rejected after discussions took place on Wednesday, leading Arsenal to end their pursuit of the 23-year-old.
      Arsenal will look to Barca keeper Neto to provide competition for Bernd Leno after failing to sign Aaron RamsdaleCredit: Getty
      Arsenal’s pursuit of Ramsdale appears to be over after the two clubs could not agree a fee for the England keeperCredit: Getty
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      Arsenal will now reportedly turn their attention to Barca’s back-up keeper Neto, 32, who could be available on a cut-price transfer or loan deal as the Spanish giants seek to reduce their wage bill.
      The Brazilian, who still has two years left on his current deal, has made just nine appearances in LaLiga for Barca since joining for an initial £22m from Valencia in 2019.
      It is believed that Neto could be the perfect solution to Arsenal’s goalkeeper crisis, with the Gunners desperate to provide cover for Bernd Leno and competition for the number one spot.
      There is also a good feeling at Arsenal that the deal can be completed swiftly as the player is represented by Kia Joorabchian, who previously orchestrated moves to north London for Cedric, Willian and David Luiz.
      Neto was just one of a number of possible options that SunSport suggested Arsenal could turn to after failing to land Ramsdale, including PSG keeper Keylor Navas.
      The Costa Rican is set to be ousted as number one following the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma on a free transfer from AC Milan and would bring some much needed experience and pedigree to Mikel Arteta’s squad.

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      However, a deal for Neto looks far more likely and though Arsenal’s interest in Ramsdale appears to be shelved for now, they could come back in for him later on should Sheffield United’s position change.
      Arsenal get their Premier League campaign started tonight with a clash with newly promoted Brentford.
      Speaking ahead of the opener, Arteta revealed he was powerless to stop Amazon’s ‘All or Nothing’ cameras from filming behind the scenes.
      He also admitted they have a tough start to the season with games against Chelsea and Manchester City early on.
      But he urged fans to be “excited” about the season ahead.

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      Liverpool ‘set to win Renato Sanches transfer race ahead of Barcelona as Lille slap £40m price tag on midfielder’

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      LIVERPOOL look set to win the transfer race to sign Renato Sanches, according to reports.The midfielder, 23, is expected to leave Lille this summer after helping them win the Ligue 1 title last season.
      Renato Sanches is expected to leave Lille this summer with Liverpool interestedCredit: AFP
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the French side are demanding £40million for their Portuguese star.
      Liverpool are keen to bring in an extra midfielder after the departure of Gini Wijnaldum on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain while Youri Tielemans looks set to stay at FA Cup winners Leicester.
      But the Reds may try and lower the asking price to get a cheaper deal for the energetic midfield man.
      Barcelona were also thought to be interested in Sanches, after missing out on Wijnaldum.
      But their financial disarray means they are unable to register any new signings.
      And that may well give Liverpool a free run to bring Sanches back to the Premier League.
      After breaking through with Benfica, he won the league and cup double, Euro 2016 and Golden Boy award in a stunning 2016.
      But after joining Bayern Munich, his career spiralled downwards with a flop loan spell at Swansea in 2017-18.
      However, the star got it back on track when he transferred from Bayern to Lille two years ago and has been on an upward trajectory ever since.
      Selling Sanches would mean losing two of their key title-winning central midfielders after Boubakary Soumare moved to Leicester.
      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has only brought in one new face in the summer window so far.
      Ibrahima Konate signed from RB Leipzig in a £36m transfer to bolster the defence.
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      But with the club also linked with £38m-rated Belgian teenage winger Jeremy Doku, Klopp hinted there could be more arrivals before the August 31 deadline day.
      Speaking after Sunday’s 1-1 pre-season draw with Athletic Bilbao, the German said: “I am very happy with the squad, but it doesn’t mean that we don’t look at the market.
      “We have a big squad and there might be something happening until the end of the transfer window, but I cannot say anything about that at the moment.”
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      Lionel Messi reveals Barcelona’s transfer plans in PSG press conference as he confirms their interest in Verratti

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      LIONEL MESSI revealed Barcelona tried to sign Marco Verratti for ‘many seasons’.Messi will instead play alongside the Italian midfielder at Paris Saint-Germain – rather than at the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona tried to sign Marco Verratti during Lionel Messi’s time at the Nou Camp, the Argentine said to reportersCredit: AP
      The Italian has been one of the best midfielders in the world over recent yearsCredit: The Mega Agency
      The superstar Argentine, 34, addressed the media this morning as he was unveiled as a PSG player following his free transfer after leaving Barca.
      But during the press conference, he admitted his former side had tried to lure Verratti to Spain time and time again.
      Messi said: “Marco has shown that he is a huge player, one of the best in the world in his position.
      “In Barcelona, we wanted him for many seasons.
      “In the end, it’s me who comes to play with him at Paris. It’s a phenomenon.”
      Verratti, 28, broke through at Pescara before joining PSG in 2012.
      He has racked up 346 games for the club across nine seasons so far – with 28 trophies.
      And the Euro 2020 winner will be confident of adding more trophies this season now he is playing alongside the six-time Ballon d’Or winner who he met up with on holiday in Ibiza last week.
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      Messi expressed his excitement at joining up with his new team-mates and repeatedly insisted he was in Paris to win silverware.
      Asked about playing alongside Neymar and Mbappe, the new No30 said: “It’s crazy. I am very happy sharing day to day life with them and all the squad.
      “Really there are some amazing transfers – the team is incredible.
      “I want to train and compete now because I’m going to be playing with the best players in the world and that’s always good.”
      Messi continued: “Neymar did a lot and was important in my decision. Neymar and I know each other very well.
      “I hope we will be stronger together and with all our team-mates.
      “I know a lot of the players from Argentina: Di Maria, Paredes etc.
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      “I know the coach Mauricio Pochettino very well. The fact that he is Argentinian helped from the start, it was important in my decision making.
      “I am impatient. I still want to win trophies, we can fight for them, that’s why I have come here.
      “It’s all been crazy, my arrival – it was a surprise. I’ve never experienced anything like this.”
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      He spoke in Spanish as he addressed the media with his family watching onCredit: Reuters
      Verratti has won 28 trophies with PSG after joining from Pescara in 2012Credit: AFP or licensors
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