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      Arsenal chasing £18m-rated Brazilian striker Yuri Alberto, 20, but face competition from Barcelona for summer transfer

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      ARSENAL are pursuing highly-rated striker Yuri Alberto, according to reports.The 20-year-old has impressed for Brazilian side Internacional this season, scoring seven goals in 17 appearances for the club.
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      Alberto has caught the attention of Barcelona as well as ArsenalCredit: AP
      The striker has garnered a lot of interest after an impressive season in BrazilCredit: AFP
      As well as performing well at club level, Alberto has also picked up two caps for the Brazil Under-23s team.
      And Arsenal will be hoping they can secure the youngster’s services this summer.
      According to Globoesporte, the Gunners are keen to bring Alberto in to bolster their attacking options.
      But they will have to fend off interest from Spanish giants Barcelona if they are to seal the deal.
      Arsenal are said to have been keeping tabs on Alberto since his time at Santos, where he netted three times in 27 games.
      SER Catalunya radio reported on Thursday that he had been offered to Barcelona for the price of £11m.
      But that offer ‘did not excite’ Barca despite it appearing to be a bargain price for the young talent.
      However, Internacional are still hoping they can receive a substantial fee for the striker.
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      Elsewhere in the transfer window, Arsenal have made an official offer of more than £30million for Norwich star Emi Buendia.
      But Norwich, who do not need to sell financially, are playing hard ball and insist they want £40m for the Championship player of the year.
      The Canaries, who accept their star player will leave, expect the clubs to increase their fight over their star asset during the next couple of days but a deal could be close.
      Buendia, 24, was a £1.5million bargain from Getafe in 2018 but Norwich will have to hand over 20 per cent sell-on fee to the Spanish side.
      With 15 goals, Buendia helped Norwich return to the Premier League at the first attempt.
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      Man City defender Eric Garcia confirms Barcelona transfer… and cannot resist hilarious dig at Man Utd

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      MANCHESTER CITY defender Eric Garcia has confirmed he is leaving to join Spanish giants Barcelona, but not before he aimed one final dig at local rivals Manchester United.The 20-year-old Spaniard was born in Barcelona and was in their youth team until 2017.
      Garcia is swapping Man City for Barcelona as he goes in search of more minutesCredit: Getty
      He left for Man City four years ago but has only played 35 times for the Sky Blues in his three seasons with the first team.
      Speaking to Catalan outlet L’Esportiu about his decision to return to Barca, he said: “I have thought about my future and what I think is best now.
      “I think it’s a brave decision. I am very convinced of the step I have taken.”
      He was then asked about comparisons between himself and Gerard Pique, who came back to Barca as a young defender after a four-year stint with Man Utd.
      “I don’t care because I think we’re different footballers, right? The truth is, I play down the subject,” he added.
      “Gerard has achieved everything, he is one of the best central defenders in the world, he is more than recognised and I am 20 years old and I am starting my career, practically.
      “So the only possible comparison is this: that we are both from the [Barcelona] academy and we lived in Manchester, but he played for the not-so-good team.
      “I was luckier and I was able to play for the best team in Manchester. It’s a shame for him.”
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      Pique was a part of Man Utd’s team between 2004 and 2008Credit: Getty – Contributor
      Garcia also took the time to speak about legendary Man City striker Sergio Aguero.
      He said: “Kun [Aguero] is a phenomenon and a goal-scoring machine. How old are you? Forget it!
      “Kun will score goals until the age of 100. He is a legend, a myth. And a fabulous teammate.”
      The Argentine is the club’s all-time top scorer but is leaving at the end of the season when his contract comes to an end.
      Aguero is strongly linked with a move to Barca to join up with international teammate Lionel Messi.
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      Southampton interested in transfer of Barcelona full-back Junior Firpo as they search for Ryan Bertrand replacement

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      SOUTHAMPTON are hunting down Barcelona defender Junior Firpo to replace Ryan Bertrand, according to reports in Spain.The former Chelsea left-back will become a free agent at the end of next month with Arsenal and Leicester tipped to offer a contract.
      Ryan Bertrand is set to leave Ralph Hasenhuttl’s SouthamptonCredit: Reuters
      Ralph Hasenhuttl will therefore look to the market having recently shifted central defender Mohammed Salisu over to the flank in Bertrand’s absence.
      ESPN report on Barcelona’s Firpo, 24, entering the Saints’ radar.
      The Spaniard has played second fiddle to Jordi Alba since his £17million move from Real Betis two seasons ago.
      And he is named among a number of fringe players who Barcelona want to sell as part of a summer overhaul.
      Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho are also up for the chop.
      Southampton are said to have already made first contact to gauge a move.
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      But fierce competition is likely to come from Serie A, where a number of clubs are described as keen.
      AC Milan attempted to sign Firpo on loan in January and the Rossoneri could offer Champions League if they come back in for his signature.
      A busy summer could be in store for Southampton with a replacement potentially also needed for Danny Ings.
      The striker has been linked with a surprise move to Manchester United or neighbours City, as an alternative to Harry Kane.
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      Lyon chief Juninho delivers stinging attack on ex-Man Utd star Memphis Depay with forward set for Barcelona transfer

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      LYON sporting director Juninho delivered a stinging attack on Memphis Depay, who is set to sign for Barcelona. The forward fancied a move to the Nou Camp last summer but the Spaniards could not afford to sign him.
      Memphis Depay is set to quit Lyon for BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Lyon sporting director Juninho delivered a stinging attack on Memphis DepayCredit: Getty
      Instead, with his contract expiring ths summer, he will leave for Barcelona on a free transfer.
      Lyon chief Juninho confirmed the club made attempts to keep Depay, but took a swipe at the attacker for being too self-centered.
      And he insisted the 27-year-old is not at the level of Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe, therefore cannot expect preferential treatment.
      Juninho told OLTV: “Memphis, he has done his time. The president made a lot of efforts for him to extend. Memphis, he wanted a team for him.
      “That is not a criticism. I had a good relationship with him. However, it was as if the whole team had to work around him and that was very hard.
      “Because everyone needs to feel like they are working equally.
      “There are only 4 players in the world who you should do everything for him: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Mbappe.
      “If you have one of them, things should work around them. Sorry, I think Memphis is good, but not at the level of those four. And I think he needs to work more off of the ball.”
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      The Dutchman, who scored 22 goals in 40 appearances this season, is set to be joined at Barca by Sergio Aguero, 32, who will leave Manchester City after the Champions League final.
      Depay confirmed Lyon’s last game of the season would be his final for the club as he said farewell after four years in France.
      He said to L’Equipe: “It will be strange to think that I will play my final game for the club on Sunday against Nice.
      “I am a bit sad that I won’t be able to do that in front of the fans, in an empty stadium without my friends, the fans and my family.
      “I’ve had some great times here. I have played in the Champions League, I have captained the team and I am a much better player now.
      “I want to go to one of the two or three best clubs in the top five leagues. I don’t know where I will end up yet, but that’s my plan.
      “If people don’t consider me a player of that level then they have a problem with me. If I am not on the list of great players then it’s their problem.”
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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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