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      Barcelona set to axe TEN players in summer transfer cull including Coutinho, Dembele, Umtiti and Griezmann

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      BARCELONA president Joan Laporta is ready to wield the axe and cut as many as ten first-team players in a summer overhaul.Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho are just two star names who could be sold as the Spanish giants look to cure their ailing finances while also turning the team around.
      Antoine Griezmann could lead a huge Barcelona summer clearoutCredit: AFP
      An early exit from the Champions League and the team’s failure in the LaLiga title race have emphasised the need for a fresh approach.
      And, according to Sport, the starting point will be securing Lionel Messi’s contract.
      Barcelona are said to be confident that the Argentine will sign a new deal, allowing them to press ahead with the potential sale of Griezmann.
      If Messi does not stay, the Frenchman’s position in the team will likely change drastically and a higher price tag placed on his head.
      Another major contract extension will also prove vital to the summer with the Catalans reportedly wanting Ousmane Dembele to commit his future by the end of July.
      If the winger does not extend his current deal, which expires in 2022, he will be available for transfer.
      A number of senior players who have not quite hit the high notes at the Camp Nou are named as up for sale, from Coutinho and Miralem Pjanic to Martin Braithwaite, Junior Firpo and Neto.
      One-time Arsenal target Samuel Umtiti could finally move after a torrid time with injuries.
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      Matheus Fernandes is being considered for a sale while academy starlet Riqui Puig may be allowed to leave on loan.
      The futures of Francisco Trincao, Sergino Dest and Clement Lenglet are not thought to be in immediate danger but the potential replacement of coach Ronald Koeman could change that.
      Even club stalwarts Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto are said to not be safe from the clearout as Barcelona attempt to agree a fresh round of pay cuts with the quartet.
      It leaves just Messi, Frenkie de Jong, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Ronald Araujo, Oscar Mingueza, Pedri, Ilaix Moriba and Ansu Fati as indispensable in the eyes of the Blaugrana hierarchy.
      It would not be the first time Barcelona were linked with a huge overhaul after last summer was tipped to feature a major axe-wielding.
      That year, Luis Suarez was controversially allowed to leave for free to eventual champions Atletico Madrid with serious fees brought in for only Nelson Semedo, Marc Cucurella and Carles Perez.
      A cycle has finished, we are entering a process of renewal.Joan Laporta

      Club president Laporta has admitted that he will not be able to move on every unwanted player but is determined to start the ‘process’.
      He recently told the XXIV Festa de L’Esport Catala: “A cycle has finished, we are entering a process of renewal.
      “Starting next week, decisions will be made to build a more competitive team next year in order to win the Champions League and LaLiga.
      “When I talk about the end of the cycle and renewal, it is because I think that is what we must do.”
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      Pep Guardiola all-but confirms Sergio Aguero’s Barcelona transfer… and appears to let slip Lionel Messi will STAY

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      PEP GUARDIOLA all-but confirmed Sergio Aguero’s transfer to Barcelona and appeared to let slip that Lionel Messi will STAY. The Manchester City boss will lose his star striker this summer when Aguero’s contract expires next month.
      Pep Guardiola all-but confirmed Sergio Aguero’s transfer to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Lionel Messi could be set to stay at BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Sergio Aguero celebrates after his final Premier League game for Man CityCredit: Getty
      And Guardiola seemed happy with the fact the Argentine will be moving to his former club, where he spent 15 years as a player then manager.
      He told BBC: “Maybe I reveal a secret. Maybe he is close to agreeing a deal for the club of my heart – for Barcelona.
      “He is going to be playing alongside the best player of all time, Messi.
      “I’m pretty sure he is going to enjoy. And maybe Barcelona are stronger and stronger with him on the pitch.”
      Guardiola’s comments come amid Messi’s uncertain future at Barca.
      Aguero’s countryman pushed for a move away last summer but stayed to avoid dragging his boyhood club through the courts.
      He is yet to sign a new deal, with his current set to expire at the end of June, with PSG and City among the interested clubs.
      But after Joan Laporta replaced Josep Maria Bartomeu as Barca president, it sparked new hope Messi would stay.

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      Barca finished third in the table, seven points behind champions Atletico Madrid, but did win the Copa del Rey.
      And Messi appeared to hint it was only the start of things to come as the Spanish giants ended their two-year trophy draught.
      He said to Diario Ole: “The truth is that the recent Copa del Rey was special due to the period we were in, the club has gone a couple of years of not having a great time due to different results and titles.
      Because it is a very young dressing room, with a lot of people, and new people, and this Copa del Rey for the dressing room was a turning point, and very important.
      “Whenever I compete, I compete to win and try to achieve all the objectives, to get titles. Beyond that, I like to win and get titles. The more the better.”
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      Georginio Wijnaldum ‘holds positive talks with Bayern Munich ahead of free transfer from Liverpool’ in blow to Barcelona

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      LIVERPOOL star Georginio Wijnaldum has reportedly been contacted by Bayern Munich ahead of the summer transfer window.Wijnaldum’s contract at Anfield is up on June 30 and it seems like the star midfielder could leave Merseyside for free this summer.
      Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum has been linked with Bayern Munich and BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      The Netherlands international has been linked with a move to Barcelona with manager Ronald Koeman a major admirer of the 30-year-old.
      According to Sport1, however, Bayern are also keen on landing the ex-Newcastle star in the summer.
      It has also been reported that the Bundesliga champions have contacted Wijnaldum’s representatives.
      It is reported that ‘talks are going well’ and a summer deal is ‘possible’, in what poses as a major blow for Barcelona’s transfer hopes.
      This comes after Bild claimed there’s no truth in rumours linking Bayern with the Dutchman.
      Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Wijnaldum has yet to tell the club whether he wants to stay beyond the end of the season.
      That means that Saturday’s clash with Crystal Palace at Anfield could be his last ever game with the Reds.
      Klopp wrote in the official matchday programme: “On the playing staff we have a hugely important player who is out of contract with us.
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      “It is hard to write because you never say never and at the time of writing this, he has not confirmed his intentions for next season.
      “But I must recognise him just in case this is his Anfield farewell.
      “Gini Wijnaldum. An LFC legend now and forever. What this person – this wonderful, joyful, selfless person – has done for our team and club I cannot sum up in words in truth because my English is not good enough.”
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      Luis Suarez slams Barcelona for ‘underestimating and undervaluing’ him after leading Atletico Madrid to LaLiga title

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      ATLETICO MADRID star Luis Suarez hit out at Barcelona for “underestimating and undervaluing” him after an emotional LaLiga triumph.Suarez led Atletico to the pinnacle of the Spanish top flight and their first championship since 2014 just a year after Barca manager Ronald Koeman deemed him too old and surplus to requirements.
      Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez got emotional after winning LaLigaCredit: Twitter LaLiga
      Atletico Madrid star Luis Suarez was offloaded by Barcelona after being deemed surplus to requirementsCredit: Twitter LaLiga
      Atletico Madrid won their first league title since 2014Credit: AFP
      The 34-year-old striker proved his Blaugrana doubters wrong when he scored the winning goal of Atleti’s 2-1 win at Valladolid, which sealed first place and sent the trophy to the other side of Madrid.
      The Liverpool legend was caught having an emotional discussion on FaceTime after the final whistle.
      The Uruguay international then gave a tearful post-match interview where he expressed his gratitude towards Atletico for trusting him after his unceremonious exit from the Nou Camp.
      Suarez told La Liga TV: “What I experienced was difficult. Barcelona didn’t value me, they underestimated me and Atletico opened the doors for me.
      “I will always be grateful to this great club for trusting me.
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      “My wife, my children, they all suffered. I have been playing football for so many years and they never suffered so much.
      “It is an amazing feeling to perform in the final game of the season.
      “My work is to help the team and pay them back by scoring goals.
      “Atletico is a huge club and we have shown it this season. We have been the most consistent performers and that is why we are champions.”
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      Atletico needed to win in the final match of the season as Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium.
      Diego Simeone’s men experienced a shocker after 18 minutes when Valladolid opened the scoring with Oscar Plano.
      But the Rojiblancos got an equaliser thanks to Angel Correa on 57 minutes before Suarez sealed the title 10 minutes later.
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      Arsenal could revive Neto transfer bid with Barcelona keeper set to play final game for club against Eibar

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      ARSENAL may pursue Barcelona’s second-choice goalkeeper Neto in the summer transfer window.That is according to a report from Mundo Deportivo, which claims that the Brazilian shot-stopper is set to play his last match for Barca when they visit Eibar on Saturday for the season’s climax.
      Barcelona ace Neto has been linked with a move to ArsenalCredit: Getty
      The 31-year-old, who was targeted by the Gunners last January, will fill in for Marc-Andre ter Stegen between the sticks as the German star is set to undergo knee surgery.
      Arsenal are reportedly looking to sell their No1 goalkeeper Bernd Leno in the summer following a series of high-profile mistakes in recent months against the likes of Everton, Wolves, Olympiacos, West Ham and Liverpool.
      The same goes for back-up keeper Alex Runarsson, who has failed to impress as Leno’s No2 since his £1million move from Rennes in September.
      The Iceland international has struggled to step up in the Europa League and had an absolute nightmare when the north Londoners lost 4-1 to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
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      Based on these reports, manager Mikel Arteta will soon be in dire need of a new goalkeeper after recently selling Emiliano Martinez and Matt Macey to Aston Villa and Hibernian respectively.
      Neto, who has only amassed a mere 16 appearances since joining Barcelona from Valencia in a swap deal that included Jasper Cillessen in 2019, is not the only Arsenal target.

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      The Gunners are also keeping tabs on Athletic Bilbao goalkeeper Unai Simon, who has registered 43 appearances across all competitions this season.
      Simon’s impressive performances in LaLiga has also attracted interest from West Ham, Borussia Dortmund and Monaco.
      Arteta appears to have drawn an axe list ahead of the summer transfer window, which includes Leno, Hector Bellerin, Lucas Torreira, Sead Kolasinac, Ainsley Maintland-Niles and Matteo Guendouzi.
      Arsenal are looking to raise at least £60m from player sales in order to fund their summer transfer bids as they are likely to miss out on European qualification for the first time in 25 years.
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      Barcelona ‘willing to sell Antoine Griezmann for the right price’ as Spanish giants plot Erling Haaland transfer

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      BARCELONA are keen to sell Antoine Griezmann in the summer for the right price as they look to sign Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.Barca are among Europe’s biggest hitters that are keeping tabs on Haaland, who is set to be a major talking point ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Barcelona are willing to sell Antoine Griezmann in the summer transfer windowCredit: Rex
      Barcelona are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      But first, the Blaugrana need to raise some funds in order to meet the star striker’s staggering €150million (£129m) asking price after the coronavirus pandemic’s financial impact.
      According to Matteo Moretto, who works for Italian Sky Sports and Di Marzio, the Catalan giants will listen to offers for Griezmann at the end of the season.
      The talismanic forward has failed to replicate his Atletico Madrid success at the Nou Camp ever since his €120m (£108m) move two years ago.
      The France international has improved this season with 19 goals and 12 assists in 49 matches across all competitions.
      However, Barcelona would be willing to let the 30-year-old go for the right price.
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      If Griezmann leaves Catalonia then that would open up a spot in Ronald Koeman’s attack.
      Barca have joined the bidding war for Dortmund superstar Haaland along with Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
      The Blaugrana have reportedly made their opening bid of £90m for the Norway international.
      They are looking to beat rivals Real, who are said to have won the race to activate the £64.4m (€75m) release clause the 20-year-old Norwegian and the Bundesliga giants have agreed on for next year.
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      Ian McGarry of the Transfer Window podcast said: “Barcelona have made an initial bid that we understand to be €105m (£90.1m).
      “I suspect that it’s not a bid that they believe will be accepted by Borussia Dortmund, given the valuation of the player is probably upwards of €150m (£129m).
      “However, as all negotiations do they start with a whisper rather than with a shout.
      “[Barcelona president Joan Laporta] has effectively made the opening shot if you like to Borussia Dortmund, with regards to trying to fund a deal.”
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      Man City defender Eric Garcia ‘completes Barcelona free transfer’ as he signs pre-contract to 2026 amid Arsenal interest

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      MANCHESTER CITY starlet Eric Garcia has reportedly signed a pre-contract with Barcelona until 2026.The 20-year-old centre-back will return to the Blaugrana just four years after departing the Nou Camp to join the Citizens’ academy.
      Eric Garcia will leave Manchester City in the summer to join Barcelona on a free transferCredit: Getty
      A move back to Spain has been on the cards since last year after Ronald Koeman failed to secure his services.
      It has been claimed that Garcia has even agreed to take a pay-cut in order to link up with the LaLiga giants.
      Despite being heavily linked with Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea were rumoured to be interested in the youngster.
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta knows the player well having worked alongside Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, but Garcia has only ever had eyes on returning to Catalonia.
      And according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, no other clubs besides Barca have been in talks with the Spain international.
      He tweeted: “Eric Garcia has signed his pre-contract until June 2026 with Barcelona since December.
      “No other club has been in talks – Eric only wanted to join Barca.
      “[Barcelona president Joan] Laporta also approved the deal and it’s going to be announced at the end of the season.”
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      Spain international Garcia has appeared in just four Premier League matches this termCredit: AP
      Garcia has been limited to just ten appearances in all competitions for City this term after falling down the pecking order.
      Ruben Dias, John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are the preferred options, while Nathan Ake has also seen more game time.
      Speaking of Garcia after City’s Carabao Cup final victory over Tottenham, Guardiola said: “There are players even who don’t play any matches.
      “I think, for example, of Eric Garcia who is one of my favourite players.
      “I would love to have 15 Eric Garcia’s for the way he conducts his behaviour. He is always thinking of the team.

      “He’s always a good face in the good or bad moments. He helps the manager and the backroom staff all the time.”
      Before adding: “He will go in an incredible team and when the people say they are unsatisfied if I don’t play, I think of Eric.
      “Most of the time he’s not on the bench because he’s going to move to Barcelona, I hope so. It’s tough, but it is what it is.”
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      Sergio Aguero ‘crazy’ about Barcelona free transfer but ‘Ronald Koeman wants Memphis Depay instead’ of Man City icon

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      BARCELONA boss Ronald Koeman wants to sign Memphis Depay instead of Sergio Aguero despite the Argentinian being ‘crazy’ about joining the Spanish giants, according to reports.Aguero, 32, will leave Manchester City this summer when his contract comes to an end after a decade at the club.
      Aguero reportedly wants to join Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Koeman hopes to bring in Depay instead of AgueroCredit: AFP
      And Barcelona have been leading the race to sign the South American as he prepares to team up with countryman Lionel Messi.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman wants to bring in his own compatriot Memphis Depay instead.
      Depay, 27, has scored 19 goals and assisted another ten in 35 games for Lyon this season.
      Only Kylian Mbappe has netted more times in Ligue 1 in what has been another impressive campaign for the Frenchman.
      Since arriving in Lyon at the beginning of 2017, Depay has scored a sensational 75 goals and laid on 53 assists in 176 games.
      Meanwhile, Aguero has struggled to find any sort of form for Man City this season.
      The Argentine has played just 18 times for Pep Guardiola’s side in the 2020-21 campaign, scoring four goals.
      And last weekend he issued an apology to the Man City fans after a failed attempt at a Panenka penalty in his team’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
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      Meanwhile, Barcelona are also keen to secure Messi’s future as his contract expires in the summer.
      And it was reported earlier this month that they are preparing to offer him a new ten-year deal to keep him at the club until the end of his career.
      The Catalan side have also been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, although they will face stiff competition from the likes of Real Madrid, Man City and Chelsea if they wish to acquire him.
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