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      Juventus reject transfer approaches from Chelsea and Barcelona for defender Matthijs de Ligt and refuse to sell Dutchman

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      JUVENTUS have turned down offers from Barcelona and Chelsea for star defender Matthijs de Ligt ahead of the summer transfer window, according to reports.De Ligt has been among Juve’s most impressive players amid a rather turbulent season under manager Andrea Pirlo, which could even see them missing out on Champions League qualification.
      Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt was targeted by Barcelona and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      A report from Tuttosport claims Chelsea were the first to show an interest for the centre-back, whose consistent performances have seen the Bianconeri conceding a mere 31 goals in 34 Serie A matches.
      Barca also made an approach for the Netherlands international after their failed bid in 2019, which is when he moved to Turin from Ajax.
      However, both transfer requests have been turned down by Juventus, who just recently conceded the Serie A crown to Inter Milan.
      Barcelona have been courting De Ligt for two years now, ever since he and other young Dutch talents, like Frenkie de Jong and Donny van de Beek, burst onto the scene for Ajax.
      The three of them shone bright under manager Erik ten Hag and led the Amsterdam giants to a domestic double as well as the Champions League semi-finals.
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      Barca had been hoping to bring back the old glory days by investing in some of Holland’s greatest talents like they did in the past with Johan Cruyff, Ronald Koeman, Patrick Kluivert and more.
      The Blaugrana successfully landed De Jong but came up short with De Ligt, who opted for Juventus.
      Barcelona have reportedly formed a bond with Juve, following the recent swap that saw Miralem Pjanic moving to Catalonia and Arthur going the other way.
      However, that hasn’t been enough to force a deal between the European Super League partners over De Ligt.
      The 21-year-old has amassed a total of 70 appearances at Juventus where he has also registered five goals and two assists.
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      Neymar leaves Barcelona feeling ‘betrayed and used’ by signing new PSG contract after holding talks over transfer return

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      NEYMAR has left former club Barcelona feeling ‘betrayed and used’ after signing a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.The Brazilian had been linked with a return to the Catalan giants four years after departing for a world record fee.
      PSG unveiled Neymar’s new deal earlier this weekCredit: Getty
      Neymar spent four season with Barcelona between 2013 and 2017Credit: AFP
      But those rumours were quashed earlier this week when Neymar signed a new deal with the French champions.
      The contract extension, which will see him earn £500,000 per week, keeps him at the Parc des Princes until 2025.
      And according to RAC1, Neymar’s decision to snub Barcelona for PSG has left those on the board of the Spanish giants feeling disgruntled.
      They report that Barca feel betrayed – and after holding talks with the Brazilian ace they also think they’ve been used.
      During his successful spell with Barca, he scored 105 goals in 186 games and was a part of the MSN forward trio which also included Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
      But he has been equally as impressive since arriving in France, netting 85 times in 112 appearances.
      Prior to signing the extension with PSG, Neymar told the media: “I have got time left on my contract here at PSG. We want to do what is best for everyone. 
      “I have already said that I am happy here and I feel much better than in the previous seasons.
      “There are some aspects that I have improved here. I also went through difficult times with things that people know about.
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      “I have always worked hard and have always been professional, contrary to what some people believe.
      “PSG have grown a lot, the club is more respected. When people talk about PSG, they know that we are in the last four, five or six teams in the Champions League.”
      Neymar has won Ligue 1 in each of his three full seasons with PSG.
      But the club face a major challenge if they are to clinch another league title this season.
      They currently sit four points behind Lille with a game in hand, but are relying on their title rivals to slip up in one of their final two matches.
      Meanwhile, PSG’s hopes of a second successive Champions League final were ended by Manchester City in the last four.
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      Lionel Messi ‘to accept new Barcelona deal on LOWER wages’ so club can afford Erling Haaland transfer

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      LIONEL MESSI will accept reduced terms on his new contract to help Barcelona sign Erling Haaland, according to reports.Negotiations on the Argentine’s £2.4million-a-week deal are set to begin soon after a financial review by new club president Joan Laporta.
      Lionel Messi is set to become a free agent in two months’ timeCredit: Getty
      Erling Haaland is a top transfer target for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Earlier this month, the player’s dad and agent Jorge Messi landed in Spain in preparation for the talks.
      And it has been mooted that Barcelona’s ambition in the transfer market will be a big factor in securing his commitment.
      According to Eurosport, Messi will even accept a hefty wage cut if the savings are funnelled into improving the squad.
      Borussia Dortmund star Haaland is known to be a top target of the LaLiga giants.
      The Norwegian’s dad, Alf-Inge, and agent, Mino Raiola, recently flew into the city for transfer talks.
      But the Bundesliga club will demand a fee north of £150m – which may be lowered if they fail to reach next season’s Champions League.
      Barcelona were struggling under a ballooning wage bill before the pandemic, which has exacerbated their financial problems.
      Rival interest in Messi is expected to come from Paris Saint-Germain with only two months to go until he is a free agent.
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      Ronald Koeman is hoping to bolster his squad with cheap deals for Eric Garcia, Memphis Depay and Georginio Wijnaldum rumoured for when their contracts expire at the end of the season.
      Also key to persuading Messi may be Barcelona’s LaLiga title challenge following a faltering start.
      The Catalans had the chance to reach the top of the table on Thursday but lost 2-1 at home to Granada, with leaders Atletico Madrid coming to the Camp Nou in a week’s time.
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      Barcelona return for Depay but offer Lyon star HALF original pay packet despite transfer interest from three Euro giants

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      BARCELONA have reportedly cut their salary offer for Memphis Depay by HALF amid the club’s economic turmoil.The upcoming contract negotiations with Lionel Messi will coincide with attempts to reinforce Ronald Koeman’s squad on the cheap.
      Memphis Depay is set to become a free agent in the summerCredit: AFP
      The Dutch coach has wanted to sign compatriot Depay, 27, for almost a year but will have to wait until he leaves Lyon as a free agent in the summer.
      According to Spanish outlet Onze TV3, talks are underway with both Koeman and the player intent on reuniting at the Camp Nou.
      However, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, the winger is not being offered the same terms as in previous talks.
      Barcelona are said to have sat down with Depay’s camp in October in the hope of a January window switch to replace Ousmane Dembele.
      French winger Dembele stayed put and therefore, given the club’s tight financial picture, their pay packet offer to Depay has reportedly been halved.
      The former Manchester United flop’s desire to sign for the Catalans will be tested amid talk of rival interest.
      Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Inter Milan are all described as keen on a move and would offer a bigger wage.
      Depay has rebuilt his career in Lyon having left Old Trafford in 2017.
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      The club are battling to qualify for the Champions League and are a point off third-placed Monaco, who they face tonight in the Coupe de France.
      Barcelona are also linked with the free agent captures of Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Garcia in the summer.
      But, like Depay, Manchester City defender Garcia is said to have been offered a lower salary than discussed earlier in the season.
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      Arsenal ‘approve Hector Bellerin transfer’ with PSG ‘best placed’ to sign £22m defender ahead of Barcelona

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      HECTOR BELLERIN is edging towards a summer move to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.Arsenal are said to be ready to accept a fee of £22million despite the Spaniard being under contract until 2023.
      Hector Bellerin could end his ten-year association with Arsenal in the summerCredit: EPA
      A huge overhaul of Mikel Arteta’s playing squad begun last year and could see the club cashing in on Bellerin.
      The right-back arrived as an academy starlet from Barcelona in 2011 and has gone on to make almost 250 appearances for the Gunners.
      But, according to Spanish publication Sport, he is ready for a new challenge.
      And Arsenal are described as willing to sell Bellerin, 26, if negotiations with PSG are successful.
      Les Parisiens have reportedly enquired about the defender to his agent with the hope of reducing the £22m asking price.
      The right-back spot has been identified as an area of improvement for Les Parisiens.
      Roma loanee Alessandro Florenzi and Colin Dagba have been rotated in the position this season, although PSG are set to sign the Italian on a permanent basis for £8m.
      Barcelona have long been rumoured to be interested in their former player but are well-stocked in that department with Sergino Dest and Sergi Roberto.
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      Meanwhile, Arsenal will be able to fall back on Calum Chambers and Cedric Soares if Bellerin leaves.
      Chambers has made a strong comeback from a long-term knee injury to appear in four of the last six Premier League games.
      Arteta is thought to be prioritising recruiting a left-back in the coming summer, to provide an alternative to Kieran Tierney.
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      Tottenham interested in transfer of £22million-rated Barcelona defender Emerson but face competition from PSG and Inter

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      TOTTENHAM are interested in signing Barcelona defender Emerson, according to reports.The 22-year-old Brazilian is currently on loan at LaLiga side Real Betis, where he has played 30 times this season.
      Emerson has caught the eye of a number of top European clubsCredit: AFP

      And according to Mundo Deportivo, his impressive displays at right-back have also attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.
      The Brazilian has been valued by Barcelona at around £22million, so the youngster will not come cheap if Spurs are to secure his services.
      Emerson joined Barca from Brazilian side Atletico Mineiro in 2019 but is yet to receive his debut for the Catalan giants.
      Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham side have been linked with a number of defenders they may look to sign this summer.
      Among those is Southampton centre-back Jannick Vestergaard, who could join his former teammate Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in North London.
      The 28-year-old is about to enter the final year of his contract at St Mary’s, so Saints may well be looking to cash in on him while they still can.
      Another defender Spurs are said to be looking at is Real Madrid centre-half Eder Militao.
      The Los Blancos youngster, 23, has featured 11 times for Zinedine Zidane’s side this season.

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      And while the Lilywhites failed in their pursuit of him in the January window, they may well resume their interest when the window re-opens.
      Spurs have struggled to establish a consistent partnership in central defence this season, with Toby Alderweireld, Davinson Sanchez, Eric Dier and Joe Rodon all featuring at various points.
      Mourinho’s side have come under fire for their leaky back line, which has conceded 37 goals in 32 games and seen them drop from the top of the Premier League table down to seventh.
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      Lionel Messi contract talks ‘progressing adequately’, claims Barcelona president in transfer blow to Man City

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      BARCELONA president Joan Laporta is ‘convinced’ Lionel Messi will extend his contract, with talks ‘progressing adequately’. The Argentine has two months left on his current Nou Camp deal, with Manchester City and PSG among those monitoring his situation.
      Lionel Messi’s Barcelona contract expires in the summerCredit: Rex
      Joan Laporta is ‘convinced’ Lionel Messi will extend his contractCredit: Alamy
      But after Laporta was appointed Barca’s new president in March, he vowed to persuade Messi to commit his future to the club.
      And the Spanish lawyer believes he is on track to keeping his word.
      Laporta told Deportes Cuatro: “Everything is progressing adequately.
      “I will do everything within the club’s capabilities to get him to stay. That’s what we’re doing. Messi is motivated.
      “He is an extraordinary person and I am convinced that he will want to continue at Barca.”
      Messi, 33, stunned his boyhood club last summer after he handed in a transfer request to leave.
      The forward tried to activate a clause in his contract with permitted him to quit on a free transfer at the end of the season.
      But Barca bosses argued it expired in June, two months before the request to go.

      To avoid a drawn out legal battle, Messi remained at Barca and has since 23 goals in 28 matches.
      New leadership under Laporta has sparked hope among the Nou Camp faithful that their hero will reconsider leaving.
      Inter Milan have also been linked with the LaLiga legend, but City and PSG are best placed to match his wages, worth a reported £123million per year with all the bonuses included.

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      Real Madrid on verge of snapping up wonderkid Victor Munoz, 17, from under Barcelona’s nose in transfer swoop

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      REAL MADRID are closing in on beating rivals Barcelona to the signing of teenage star Victor Munoz, according to reports.The 17-year-old has been on the radar of both Spanish giants as they chase him for a deal in the coming months.
      Munoz is an extremely highly-rated talent
      And while he has been strongly linked to the Nou Camp, AS believe he is on his way to Madrid to become a Real player.
      Munoz has previous with Barcelona as he was at their La Masia academy before leaving because he did not feel satisfied there.
      The winger now plays for CF Damm, a team based in the Catalonia region of Spain which is dedicated to bringing through young players.
      Barca’s financial offer to Munoz is said to be more lucrative than Real’s proposition.
      However, Madrid’s promise to enroll him in La Fábrica de Valdebebas – the youth academy at Real’s training complex – is thought to have turned his head.
      If he does sign for the 13-time European champions, he would begin playing for the Juvenil A team in the Honor Division.
      Munoz has largely featured for Damm on the right wing but is also able to play on the left-hand side.
      Both Levante and Espanyol are also said to be monitoring the teenager, but the likelihood of him turning down Barca and Real is slim.
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      As well as Munoz, Barca are also keeping their eye on a number of other young talents as they continue to try and overhaul their squad.
      Among those names are the pair of Nicolas Siri and Gonzalo Sosa.
      Real are currently two points behind Barcelona in La Liga and three off table toppers Atletico Madrid with nine games remaining.
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