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      Samuel Umtiti ‘rejected Liverpool move’ in January forcing Jurgen Klopp to chase other targets to solve defensive crisis

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      SAMUEL UMTITI rejected a move to Liverpool in January forcing Jurgen Klopp to chase other targets, reports say.
      The Premier League champions were desperate for defensive reinforcements in the winter window.

      Samuel Umtiti reportedly rejected a move to Liverpool in JanuaryCredit: The Mega Agency

      According to The Athletic, Liverpool made an approach for Umtiti, but the Frenchman preferred to stay at Barcelona.
      Umtiti made just 18 appearances last season due to injury problems.
      This campaign he has already been ruled out for 15 matches with a knee problem, playing just seven times.
      But it is understood the centre-back wants to remain at the Nou Camp and fight for his place as he turned down Liverpool.

      Klopp was in the market for additions at the back with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez still out injured.
      Joel Matip briefly returned, but picked up an ankle knock which forced him out of Liverpool’s 3-1 win at West Ham.
      Midfielders Jordan Henderson and Fabinho have both been forced to cover at centre-back.
      Liverpool turned to Ben Davis in a shock £2million deal with Preston, before then making a move for Ozan Kabak from Schalke.

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      They signed Kabak on loan with the option to make the deal permanent for £26.5million in the summer.
      The Bundesliga strugglers acted quickly to secure a replacement from the Premier League.
      Arsenal outcast Shkodran Mustafi has joined his former team-mate Emirates Sead Kolasinac in Germany.

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      Koeman confirms Barcelona will sign Eric Garcia for free in summer if they can’t meet Man City’s £2.65m transfer fee now

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      RONALD KOEMAN has confirmed Barcelona will sign Eric Garcia for free in the summer – if they do not before the end of the window.
      The Manchester City defender’s contract is up at the end of the season and he could leave for as little as £2.65m.

      Garcia, 20, is keen on a return to BarcelonaCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Speaking in his pre-match press conference ahead of their Copa del Rey tie against Athletic Bilbao, Barcelona boss Koeman said: “We already know he [Garcia] will probably arrive in the summer.
      “If it’s not possible this January, then we’ll accept it and move on.”
      The 20-year-old came through at Barcelona’s academy before joining City in 2017.
      He made his debut in December 2018 and has since made 31 appearances under Guardiola, 16 of which have been in the Premier League.

      Despite getting plenty of minutes at City, Garcia has so far rejected a contract extension and it seems unlikely he will change his mind.
      Arsenal are also interested in the Spain international, although his preferred choice is a return to his boyhood club.
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      Barcelona presidential candidate Victor Font was quoted saying Garcia will play for free until the summer, such is his desire to return to the Nou Camp.

      Koeman is in need of defensive reinforcements, as his team have conceded 17 goals from their 19 league games this season.
      Their poor defence has left them 10 points behind league leaders Atletico Madrid, who have conceded just eight.

      Getting Garcia on the cheap will please Barcelona’s hierarchy, as they are reportedly on the verge of bankruptcy after racking up £1billion of debt.
      The youngster may not be the only player to move between the Etihad and Nou Camp this year, with City keen on signing Lionel Messi.
      The Argentine superstar is out of contract in the summer and looks unlikely to stay at Barcelona considering their financial woes.

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      Chelsea outcast Marcos Alonso left in transfer limbo as Real Madrid and Barcelona reject chance to sign defender

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      MARCOS ALONSO faces spending the rest of the season on the Chelsea bench while a move fails to materialise.
      According to reports in Spain, neither Barcelona nor Real Madrid are ready to sign the left-back.

      Marcos Alonso will reportedly not be moving to Spain this monthCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Alonso has affinity with both clubs, having come through the Madrid academy to play for the team and follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, Marcos Alonso Imaz.
      And his father, Marcos Alonso Pena, starred for Barcelona during his illustrious career.
      But, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, neither club is prepared to rescue the Spaniard from his Chelsea nightmare.
      Real Madrid are not currently in the market for a left-back with Ferland Mendy and Marcelo well embedded, at least until the end of the season.

      Barcelona would be interested in Alonso but it is said they would first need to loan out left-back Junior Firpo.
      Although Serie A clubs and West Ham are reportedly monitoring Firpo, there is a lack of movement in completing a deal.
      Therefore Alonso, 30, will have to try and impress new Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel in a bid to save his season.
      The German opted for £50million summer signing Ben Chilwell at left-back for his first game in charge, versus Wolves in midweek.

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      Both Alonso and Emerson Palmieri were left on the bench and neither man was called up to replace Chilwell, when he was subbed off on 76 minutes.
      But it was the former Bolton defender’s first appearance on the bench since a disastrous performance in the 3-3 draw at West Brom in September.
      Frank Lampard had exiled Alonso but Tuchel may be more open minded, particularly if the player cannot find a new club.
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      Alonso must impress new boss Thomas Tuchel to revive his Chelsea careerCredit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      PSG slammed over Lionel Messi transfer pursuit as Barcelona presidential candidate threatens to go to Fifa

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN’s pursuit of Lionel Messi has been blasted as ‘disrespectful’ by Barcelona presidential hopeful Joan Laporta.
      The Ligue 1 club have been linked with a move for the Argentine when his contract expires in June.

      Lionel Messi is yet to sign a new contract at the Nou CampCredit: EPA

      Joan Laporta has slammed Paris Saint-Germain’s chase of Barcelona’s talismanCredit: EPA

      Manchester City and Inter Miami are also interested following Messi’s attempt to terminate his Barcelona deal last summer.
      But PSG sporting director Leonardo’s recent public comments on chasing the 33-year-old angered Laporta, who is competing to become Barcelona president in March’s elections.
      The Catalan threatened to take the matter to Fifa and criticised Les Parisiens’ links to the Qatari government.
      He told reporters: “[Barcelona] must be capable of making a good proposal that Messi is willing to accept, that depends on the club.

      “I would understand any answer [from Messi], but he needs to know what the proposal is. That requires urgency.
      “It is getting more difficult all the time to make a convincing proposal.
      “He’s free to negotiate with other clubs now and Barcelona are still without a president.
      “It is disrespectful to Barcelona that clubs like PSG publicly say they are going to sign Messi.

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      “This coming from a club-state that have bypassed the rules. We cannot allow clubs and states the luxury of destabilising another club.
      “In that sense, we will have to speak with Uefa and Fifa to avoid such actions.
      “PSG must abstain from [talking about Messi]. It is out of place for another club to speak about him.
      “And, at the moment, there is no president in place to respond to this lack of respect.”
      Messi’s representatives, in a statement to Sport, were this week forced to deny claims that the striker was learning French in anticipation of moving to Paris.
      Canal+ had reported on the supposed language lessons as a sign that he was ready to snub the Blaugrana and Manchester City.

      We are seated at the large table of those clubs who are following the Messi matter closely.
      LeonardoPSG Sporting Director

      PSG are doing little to hide their desire for Messi, with Argentina team-mate Leandro Paredes talking up the chances of a bid.
      He told Corriere dello Sport: “It’s up to Leo to come to the club, because PSG are trying to convince him. I hope it happens.”
      Earlier this month, Leonardo had told France Football: “Great players like Messi will always be on PSG’s list.
      “But this is of course not the time to talk about it, or to dream about it.

      “But we are seated at the large table of those clubs who are following the matter closely.
      “In fact, no, we are not yet seated, but our chair is reserved just in case. Four months in football is an eternity, especially in this period.”
      The recent arrival of Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino at PSG has only ramped up the expectancy the French outfit will push hard to recruit Messi in the summer.
      Messi was in action on Wednesday night, scoring on his return from a two-game ban to help his team beat Rayo Vallecano in the Copa del Rey.

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      Chelsea line up transfer bid for Ousmane Dembele with Barcelona star set to go after refusing to enter contract talks

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      CHELSEA are interested in Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele, reports say.
      The Frenchman’s deal expires next summer, and he is believed to be considering his future.

      Ousmane Dembele is reportedly considering his Barcelona future Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      According to Sport, Barca are considering selling Dembele, with neither the club or player interested in contract talks.
      Chelsea are named as one of the clubs monitoring the winger’s future, it was claimed.
      But, they will only be convinced to make a move if a ‘reasonable price’ was set for Dembele.
      The 23-year-old has also been wanted by the Blues’ Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester United in the past.

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      He remained in Spain, though, with Dutchman Ronald Koeman taking over at the Nou Camp last summer.
      Dembele has since made 19 appearances, scoring six goals but his future remains in doubt.
      He joined the LaLiga giants in 2017 in a £110million deal, acting as a replacement for Neymar, who signed for PSG.

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      But Dembele has failed to live up to expectations and has also been questioned over his conduct.
      He is said to have upset the Nou Camp hierarchy in the past due to his diet, sleeping pattern and turning up late for training.
      Dembele is also competing for a place in the team alongside Lionel Messi, Antoine Griezmann, Ansu Fati and Philippe Coutinho.

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      PSG confirm Messi is on transfer ‘shortlist’ as they ‘follow matter closely’ and battle Man City for Barcelona legend

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have confirmed Barcelona’s Lionel Messi is on their transfer ‘shortlist’ as they ‘follow the matter closely’ ahead of a battle with Manchester City.
      The French champs’ sporting director Leonardo admitted the club will try to sign Argentine superstar Messi if the Catalan giants’ skipper is available.

      Lionel Messi is on PSG’s transfer shortlistCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Mauricio Pochettino could help lure his fellow Argentine to the French capitalCredit: AFP or licensors

      Messi’s deal at Barca expires in June and after he told the cash-strapped club he wanted to quit last summer before U-turning, he could soon be the most-desired free agent ever.
      Leonardo told France Football: “Great players like Messi will always be on PSG’s shortlist, but now isn’t the time to talk or dream about this.
      “We are sitting at the table following this matter closely.
      “Four months in football is an eternity, especially in this day and age, but our chair is reserved at the table.”

      A move to Paris could see Messi reunite with Brazilian Neymar after the pair formed a dynamic forward line with Uruguayan Luis Suarez back in their Blaugrana days.
      And the appointment of Messi’s compatriot Mauricio Pochettino as PSG’s boss could help lure him to the Parc des Princes.
      Ex-Spurs boss Poch took over at the start of January after Thomas Tuchel was brutally axed on Christmas Eve.
      He hinted the door was open for Messi after saying ‘any big player in the world is always welcome in PSG’.

      But PSG will face competition from City who have made no secret of their desire to reunite Messi with former boss Pep Guardiola at the Etihad after failing to do so in the summer.
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      PSG’s sporting director Leonardo revealed the club are keen on MessiCredit: AFP or licensors

      Barca will not be able to try and negotiate a new deal with Messi until after the club’s upcoming presidential elections which have been pushed back to March 7.
      And after Messi revealed his dream to play in the MLS, City are hopeful the prospect of a stint at their sister club New York City FC could help facilitate a move to Manchester.
      David Beckham’s Inter Miami have also been mentioned as a possible destination – with former England women’s boss Phil Neville poised to take over as boss.
      Messi was sent off for the first time ever in his club career on Sunday after lashing out at Athletic Bilbao’s Asier Villalibre in the dying seconds of Barca’s Super Cup defeat.
      And the Argentine maestro will have plenty of time to consider his future as he is facing up to a TWLEVE-MATCH ban with Spanish media calling for Messi to apologise for his violent conduct.

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      Man Utd in Erling Haaland transfer blow with ‘Barcelona now frontrunners due to agent Mino Raiola relationship’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED could miss out on Erling Haaland after reports emerged of a Barcelona plot to land the striker.
      Catalunya Radio, via BarcaCentre, report on the Norwegian’s agent being keen to send his client to the Camp Nou.

      Erling Haaland has attracted plenty of attention with his performances for Borussia DortmundCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Mino Raiola is keen on linking up with Barcelona, according to reports in SpainCredit: Getty – Contributor

      A number of clubs have been linked to Haaland since he broke out at RB Salzburg last season.
      United failed in a reported attempt to sign the youngster as he headed to Borussia Dortmund.
      Stellar form in Germany, including a brace past RB Leipzig on the weekend, has continued his ascendancy.
      Barcelona are reportedly a club Raiola wants to build a good relationship with – and the move is touted for this summer.

      The Catalans are currently undertaking presidential elections which could harbour a spending spree from the successful candidate.
      Eric Garcia and Memphis Depay are thought to be targets for this window despite the club’s difficult financial situation.
      Candidates Emili Rousaud and Joan Laporta, the favourite for the role, are both linked with bids for Haaland.
      After Rousaud last month claimed he had discussed the deal with Raiola, the agent shot back that any talks were ‘fake news’.

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      When a new president is elected, they can call me.
      Mino RaiolaOn Barcelona Rumours

      He told Sport1: “When a new president is elected, they can call me.”
      Real Madrid are also rumoured to be keen on the 20-year-old marksman, but are said to be focusing their efforts on Kylian Mbappe.
      Any potential United deal for Haaland would have to go through Raiola, who has previously spoken against the club in regard to another of his clients, Paul Pogba.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted the Frenchman has a ‘good attitude’ after his agent’s bombshell comments suggested a return to Juventus was on the cards.

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      Man City star Eric Garcia ‘reaches Barcelona transfer agreement over £8.9m January move on five-and-a-half-year deal’

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      WANTAWAY defender Eric Garcia has reportedly agreed to sign for Barcelona from Manchester City for £8.9million.
      The LaLiga giants have been chasing the 20-year-old for some time after he left the club in 2017.

      Eric Garcia is set to leave Manchester City, either this month or in the summerCredit: Getty – Pool

      Garcia’s contract expires in June and he has made it clear that he will not be signing an extension at the Etihad.
      Pep Guardiola has acknowledged the player’s desire but asserted in October that he still hoped to ‘seduce’ him into staying.
      But, according to Mundo Deportivo, a deal is now in place for the youngster to move this month.
      City have reportedly lowered their asking price from £17.8m to £8.9m, making the deal far more affordable for Barcelona.

      The fee will be split into an initial sum of £4.45m, not due until later in the year, with a further £4.45m in variables.
      It is said that the Catalans are happy to push ahead with the deal, on the agreement of each of the club presidential candidates.

      Barcelona members will elect a new chief on January 24 with former president Joan Laporta among the hopefuls for the role.
      If interim board leader Carles Tusquets gets the green light from all remaining candidates, he will sanction the move.

      In any case, Garcia appears set for the Camp Nou with personal terms and a contract to 2026 reportedly agreed.
      Barcelona can pre-agree a move in the summer if a deal with City cannot be reached.

      Wednesday’s Mundo Deportivo front page reports on Garcia’s agreement with the LaLiga giants

      But coach Ronald Koeman is thought to be keen on sealing the player’s switch now, given Gerard Pique’s long-term injury.
      A move for Lyon striker Memphis Depay is also on the Blaugrana radar, although Pique’s injury has made Garcia the priority target.
      The Spain international has remained in Guardiola’s squad this season despite his imminent exit, playing seven times.
      However, he is currently out of action after testing positive for coronavirus.

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