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      Barcelona could launch Harry Kane transfer bid if Dortmund refuse to lower top target Erling Haaland’s £154m price tag

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      BARCELONA could turn to Harry Kane in their hunt for a new striker if Erling Haaland does not sign, according to reports in Spain.Borussia Dortmund star Haaland has caught the eye of several clubs as his representatives hold talks with prospective bidders.
      Harry Kane is reportedly on Barcelona’s radarCredit: Getty
      The LaLiga club are said to be targeting Erling HaalandCredit: Getty
      Agent Mino Raiola and father Alf-Inge Haaland have flown in for talks with both Real Madrid and Barcelona.
      But Haaland’s club will seek a fee topping £150million if they are to sell him this summer, with the 20-year-old’s £68m release clause activating next year.
      That could turn Barcelona to a Plan B, according to Spanish outlet Sport, who name Kane and Lautaro Martinez as such options.
      SunSport revealed last week that Tottenham will refuse to sell their star striker to a Premier League rival.
      A move abroad is considered slightly more palatable, although the fee of £175m would have to be negotiated down.
      These latest reports suggest that Barcelona will have to be inventive with player-plus-cash deals if they are to sign a star name this summer.

      Targets such as Georginio Wijnaldum, Memphis Depay, Sergio Aguero and Eric Garcia will all soon be available as free agents.
      In contrast, Inter Milan star Martinez, like Kane, could command a nine-figure fee.
      Previously thought to be a major target for the LaLiga giants, the Argentine is set to sign a new contract that would bolster his existing £98 buyout fee.
      Martinez, 23, is the lowest-scoring of the three stars on Barcelona’s radar, although Inter are looking good to lift the Serie A title.
      His 16-goal tally sits behind Kane (29) and Haaland (33).
      Spurs host Manchester United on Sunday as Jose Mourinho looks to secure a top-four finish.
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      The manager stated recently that speculation over the 27-year-old’s future is of no interest to him.
      Mourinho, 58, said: “He is such a professional, committed with the team, performing well.
      “I’ve nothing to speak with him about. He has three years of his contract remaining.
      “Unless he wants to speak with me about it… and until now he never approached me in relation to anything.”
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      Romelu Lukaku ‘available for £102m’ as Chelsea, Man City and Barcelona eye transfer for Inter Milan star

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      INTER MILAN value Romelu Lukaku at £102million, with Barcelona considering him as an alternative to Erling Haaland, reports say. Lukaku, who arrived from Manchester United for £73million in 2019, has scored 19 goals in 26 league games this season, as Inter top Serie A.
      Inter Milan value Romelu Lukaku at £102m, reports sayCredit: Getty
      Corriere dello Sport says Romelu Lukaku is valued at £102m
      But behind the scenes, the club are battling financial losses, which could force the them into transfer sales in the summer.
      According to Corriere dello Sport, Lukaku has been handed a £102m price tag, should he be sold.
      Feloow forward Lautaro Martinez, 23, is another with an uncertain future, as Inter look to balance their books.
      Barca, Chelsea, and Manchester City have all been linked with Lukaku and Borussia Dortmund star Haaland.
      But Lukaku, 27, is a far more affordable options, with Haaland, 20, valued at £150m.
      The Norwegian’s release clause in 2022 allows him to leave for only £65m, but it does not guarantee he will stay.
      If Barca – also facing debts of £1BILLION – cannot afford Haaland this summer or miss out, Lukaku is their second choice.
      Current manager Ronald Koeman worked with the Belgian at Everton, and would like to bring him to the Nou Camp, Mundo Deportivo report.
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      City are also on the hunt for a new striker, following the news club legend Sergio Aguero, 32, will leave at the end of the season.
      And Chelsea – where Lukaku was signed to from 2011–2014 – are also rumoured to be looking for another goal scorer.
      But Italian press suggest Lukaku would opt against moving back to the Premier League.
      It comes following speculation Haaland is also favouring Barca or Real Madrid over England’s elite.
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      Erling Haaland’s dad hid in airport TOILET for 30 minutes in failed bid to keep Barcelona transfer talks secret

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      ERLING HAALAND’S dad reportedly hid in a TOILET for 30 minutes to try and keep transfer talks with Barcelona a secret.The Borussia Dortmund striker’s father Alf Inge was spotted at Barcelona El-Prat Airport on Thursday morning with agent Mino Raiola.
      Talks between Haaland’s representatives and Barca were hoping to be kept secret
      But Alf-Inge (left) was spotted coming out of the airport despite his best efforts at being kept undetectedCredit: Instagram @erling.haaland
      But according to AS, the German’s transfer talks were supposed to go undetected.
      The plan was for Raiola to exit the airport, drag the cameras away and allow Alf-Inge to leave without hassle.
      But that never materialised as the ex-Manchester City defender was caught by the press, leading to wild speculation his son may be on his way to the Nou Camp.
      However, Alf-Inge and Raiola also reportedly flew to Madrid for talks with Real over a potential deal.
      And there are also said to be three other clubs in the running to sign the Norwegian sensation.
      Man City, Manchester United and Chelsea are all said to be in the running for the 20-year-old prodigy.
      It is thought Dortmund will be asking for a price in the region of £150million if he is to move this summer.
      His release clause of £65m comes into play at the end of next season, but clubs hoping to wait 12 months in order to get him for a cut price may lose out if he is signed this year.
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      Haaland has netted a remarkable 33 goals in 31 games for Dortmund so far this season.
      He has been heavily linked with Man City due to the connection his family have – given his dad played for them between 2000 and 2003.
      And that speculation has only increased since it was announced Sergio Aguero would be leaving the Etihad in the summer after ten years with the club.
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      Lionel Messi ‘issues new Barcelona president Joan Laporta list of demands it will take for him to sign new contract’

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      LIONEL MESSI has reportedly issued Barcelona president Joan Laporta with a number of demands it will take for him to pen a new deal at the Nou Camp.The 33-year-old – who handed in a transfer request last year before agreeing to see out his contract – is set to become a free agent in the summer.
      Lionel Messi is claimed to have sent Barcelona president Joan Laporta a number of demandsCredit: Getty
      Manchester City have been heavily linked with a move for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner where the Argentine international would reunite with Pep Guardiola.
      And Paris Saint-Germain have also been credited with an interest, with the Ligue 1 side banning their squad from talking about the potential transfer.
      But Barca icon Rivaldo recently revealed that Messi is close to agreeing a new deal following positive talks with the board.
      And Eurosport have confirmed that Messi has been in contact with club president Laporta.
      They state that the four-time Champions League winner is open to extending his stay in Catalonia, but only if his requests are fulfilled.
      One of the demands that Messi is seeking is Barcelona to make a marquee signing at the end of the season.
      And the club could be ready to bring Borussia Dortmund marksman Erling Haaland to Spain after they held talks with the player’s dad and agent.
      Messi is also keen for Barca to have renewed trust in youth, where he wants Ansu Fati, Pedri and Ilaix Moriba to be allowed to develop.
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      He is also desperate to have an open relationship with boss Ronald Koeman and technical secretary Ramon Planes.
      Despite his uncertain future, Messi has been in fine form the Blaugrana, where he has chipped in with 29 goals and 13 assists in 37 games in all competitions.
      Barca sit second in the LaLiga table, just four points behind leaders Atletico Madrid, following five consecutive wins in the top-flight.
      And Messi could still finish the season with silverware with the club in the Copa del Rey final where they will face Athletic Bilbao.
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      Man Utd, City and Chelsea dealt bitter transfer blow as Erling Haaland ‘only wants move to Barcelona or Real Madrid’

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      ERLING HAALAND only wants a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona, Spanish reports say. It would come as a massive transfer blow to Chelsea, Manchester United and City, who are all linked with the Borussia Dortmund striker.
      Erling Haaland only wants a move to Real Madrid or Barcelona, Spanish reports sayCredit: Getty
      Mino Raiola and Alfie Haaland were in Spain to speak with rivals Barca and Real Madrid
      Haaland’s agent, Mino Raiola, and dad, Alfie, were in Spain on Thursday to speak with rivals Barca and Real Madrid.
      And according to Catalunya Radio, Raiola told Nou Camp president Joan Laporta, the Dortmund forward is only interested in a move to LaLiga.
      But, it is claimed Laporta also explained they prefer to sign the 20-year-old next season due to his release clause.
      Haaland is available for just £65million in the summer of 2022 per the stipulation.
      But any side looking to sign the Norwegian in the next window can be expected to pay close to £150m.
      Barca are currently battling huge financial debt, believed to be in the region of £1BILLION.
      It leaves them at a disadvantage to Real Madrid, who have the funds to facilitate a deal.
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      But it is believed the Spanish champions are also eyeing a move for PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe, 22.
      Raiola and Haaland Sr are now expected to meet with Premier League clubs in the coming days.
      United were linked with Haaland in 2019, with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer even meeting with the goal machine.
      But he was unable to convince him to make the move to Old Trafford, despite the pair working together at Molde.
      City are on the hunt for a new marksman following the news club legend Sergio Aguero, 32, will leave at the end of the season.
      Chelsea spent close to £150m on attacking talent last summer, but owner Roman Abramovich is rumoured to be a massive admirer of Haaland.
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      Erling Haaland’s dad and agent land in Barcelona and whisked off to transfer meeting with president Joan Laporta

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      BARCELONA could be set to steal a march in the race for Erling Haaland after the player’s representatives began talks with the club.On Thursday morning, the striker’s dad and advisor Alf-Inge Haaland and agent Mino Raiola were spotted at Barcelona El-Prat Airport.
      Alf-Inge Haaland was spotted arriving into Barcelona Airport on Thursday
      Mino Raiola also touched down ahead of the crunch talks
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, the pair were whisked away in a car driven by club president Joan Laporta’s personal assistant.
      The newly-elected Barcelona chief hinted at a move for the Borussia Dortmund striker before winning the post last month.
      The club is dealing with a difficult financial situation while also attempting to renew Lionel Messi’s contract, which expires in June.
      But reports suggest Raiola and Laporta hold a strong working relationship, potentially standing them in good stead to win the race for Haaland.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, the player’s camp held talks with Borussia in recent days to determine his future.
      And Onda Cero report on Barcelona viewing signing Haaland as ‘possible’ after the two-hour meeting, which was their first contact over the deal.
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      SunSport revealed this week that a deal to sign the 20-year-old could cost as much as £300million.
      That includes a £150m transfer fee, which Barcelona reportedly want to knock down to £125m, and a five-year contract featuring £600,000-a-week wages.
      Manchester City, where dad Alf-Inge used to play, are another club thought to be targeting the striker.
      Sergio Aguero’s imminent exit will open up a big hole in Pep Guardiola’s attack with Haaland joining Harry Kane, but not Messi, on their shortlist.
      Alf-Inge and Raiola were driven to transfer talks by Joan Laporta’s assistant
      Haaland is a wanted man ahead of the summer transfer marketCredit: Getty

      Bayern Munich have ruled out a bid for the Dortmund star but Chelsea, Real Madrid and Manchester United remain linked.
      Haaland completed his international duties with Norway last night having been subbed off in the win over Montenegro.
      There are no doubts over his club form with a whopping 33 goals hit in 31 games.
      Dortmund currently sit fifth in the Bundesliga table ahead of a meeting with fourth-placed Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
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      Sergio Aguero’s Barcelona transfer in doubt with two problems threatening to derail free move for Man City legend

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      BARCELONA may opt against signing Sergio Aguero amid reports of the striker’s high wage demands.An extensive squad renewal plan is being set out by Ronald Koeman but the Catalans’ significant financial problems will impact how the summer unfolds.
      Sergio Aguero will have to find a new club this summerCredit: AP
      According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Barcelona bosses are keen on the striker.
      Aguero, 32, will bid a fond farewell to Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of June.
      But, despite being a ‘free’ transfer, his reported wage demands of £250,000-a-week is a stumbling block for the Blaugrana.
      Koeman hopes to bring in a striker but Lyon’s Memphis Depay, a long-term target who is also out of contract in the summer, is another option.
      Barcelona also hope to land Georginio Wijnaldum and Eric Garcia when they become free agents at the end of the campaign.
      The top priority will naturally be keeping talisman Lionel Messi and it had been claimed that signing the Argentine’s pal Aguero could help in that regard.

      The pair are good friends and have played together in the Albiceleste national team for over a decade.
      Yet it is Aguero’s age that is also said to be putting Barcelona off.
      With Messi turning 34 during the summer and potential alternative Depay much younger at 27, the club may prefer a more long-term option.
      Should the Spanish giants edge away from a deal, which Aguero is said to want, he will nonetheless have plenty of suitors.
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      City’s Premier League rivals Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have been touted for a shock swoop.
      The striker has previously spoken of his desire to one day return to South America and old club Independiente are reportedly interested.
      Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are just two other clubs said to be monitoring his situation.
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      Ronald Koeman to STAY at Barcelona next season with five-point plan to sort including Messi new deal and Depay transfer

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      RONALD KOEMAN has laid out his summer transfer plan after being given the green light to remain as Barcelona boss.Doubts over the Dutchman’s role have persisted ever since he was appointed last summer, but a turnaround in form and Joan Laporta’s election as club president have counted in his favour.
      Ronald Koeman faces a fight to convince Lionel Messi to stay at BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
      Under contract for another season, he is reportedly setting about the task of revamping the side in the next transfer window.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, a handful of new signings and a couple of contract extensions are on Koeman’s agenda.
      Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is a favoured option to add energy to the midfield as he becomes a free agent in the summer.
      The club have denied reports of a pre-contract agreement with the Dutchman, who Koeman coached in his national team, but the switch is thought to be close.
      Further low-cost deals involving long-term targets are eyed in Manchester City defender Eric Garcia and Lyon’s Memphis Depay, both out of contract in June.
      Erling Haaland and Romelu Lukaku are reportedly liked by Koeman but the funds are not available for a huge swoop this summer.
      However, Barcelona recognise that drastic action may be required if one or both of Lionel Messi and Ousmane Dembele leave.
      With the Argentine out of contract in the summer, sealing his future will be a huge boost to the club’s hopes of winning next season’s Champions League.
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      And French winger Dembele’s deal expires in 2022, leading to Koeman wanting his extension sorted soon following a good run in the team.
      A left-back is also desired by the Blaugrana, with Junior Firpo set to leave.
      Once again, a cheap option is available in the form of academy graduate Alejandro Balde 17, and a deal to sign David Alaba from Bayern Munich is deemed to be unlikely.
      Fellow La Masia starlet Ilaix Moriba is tipped for a greater role having broken into the team recently.
      Coming off the bench to impress against Sevilla and Real Sociedad, either side of scoring his first senior goal past Osasuna, the 18-year-old can satisfy Koeman’s want for a technically-gifted midfielder.
      The former Everton manager could yet deliver multiple titles to the Camp Nou despite his tricky start in the dugout.
      Ousmane Dembele (centre) and Messi (right) are both seen as key to Barcelona’s futureCredit: EPA
      Memphis Depay could be set to join the Blaugrana attackCredit: Getty

      A memorable comeback earned Barcelona a place in the Copa del Rey final and five wins on the bounce have them within four points of LaLiga leaders Atletico Madrid.
      Upon his inauguration, new club president Laporta said: “Ronald, you already know you have the confidence of this new board of directors.
      “What we want to see is that the team is improving and we are happy and hopeful that it will continue to grow.”
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