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      Man City’s ‘Lionel Messi transfer bid LEAKED’ with Barcelona offered £181m over 12 months and extra £18m in bonuses

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      MANCHESTER CITY allegedly offered Barcelona £181million for Lionel Messi, according to a leaked document in Swiss magazine L’Illustre.
      City and Pep Guardiola were established as favourites for the Argentine’s signature when it looked as though he would be leaving the Nou Camp this summer.

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      A ‘leaked’ transfer bid suggests City offered Barcelona £181million for Messi
      According to the image shared by L’Illustre, City would have paid Barcelona an eye-watering £181million over 12 months, plus an extra £18million if Messi helped City win the Champions League.
      Sent on August 26 and signed by City director of football Txiki Begiristain, the alleged offer included £90.5million this summer and a further £90.5million in August 2021.
      The report also states City had lined up a three-year deal for Messi, 33, worth £40million per season.
      L’Illustre says the bid was “bluntly declined” by the Barca hierarchy.

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      Messi announced his desire to leave the Camp Nou following Barca’s 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in last season’s Champions League quarter-finals.
      The Argentine believed the clause in his contract allowing him to leave Barcelona for free, which expired on June 10, was valid until the end of the prolonged 2019-20 season.
      Barcelona and club president Josep Maria Bartomeu held firm, making it clear to the six-time Ballon D’Or winner he would not be leaving for anything less than his £624million buyout clause.
      Unwilling to take “the club of his life” to court over the matter, the Argentine announced last week he would stay at Barcelona for the final year of his contract.

      But the leaked document suggests City did make a cash offer to Barcelona for the six-time Ballon d’Or winner after accepting the clause was not valid.
      In his interview with Goal, Messi also explained how his sons had wept at the thought of him leaving Barcelona.

      He said: “When I communicated my wish to leave to my wife and children, it was a brutal drama.
      “The whole family began crying, my children did not want to leave Barcelona, nor did they want to change schools.”
      Messi trained yesterday for the first time since his stay was confirmed but is currently prohibited from joining his teammates and new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman as he has not yet taken a Covid-19 test.

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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target Samuel Umtiti could leave Barcelona for FREE and have contract RIPPED UP

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal target Samuel Umtiti could leave Barcelona for FREE, according to reports.
      Mundo Deportivo reports the French defender could see his contract, which runs until 2023, RIPPED UP as Barcelona consider letting him leave for nothing.

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      Samuel Umtiti could leave Barcelona for freeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Umtiti, 26, has slipped behind countryman Clement Lenglet in the Catalan giants’ pecking order.
      Persistent injuries have hampered his progress at the Nou Camp.
      The centre-back managed just 13 LaLiga appearances last season as Barca surrendered the league title to El Clasico rivals Real Madrid.
      He also tested positive for Covid-19 before the club’s 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the hands of Bayern Munich last month.

      And now is the latest player to be cast aside by new Barca boss Ronald Koeman.
      The former Holland chief has already offloaded Ivan Rakitic and told Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal they are NOT in his future plans.
      Rakitic took a massive pay-cut to rejoin Sevilla while Juventus are poised to sign Suarez – IF he passes an Italian language test.
      And Umtiti could also be shown the exit door with a number of Premier League clubs interested including Arsenal and Man Utd.

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      The Red Devils reportedly received the green light to sign Umtiti earlier this year as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bids to find a long-term partner for Harry Maguire.
      It was previously suggested Umtiti’s availability could spark a three-way tussle between the Gunners, West Ham and Everton.
      And the report from Spain states there is talk he could be offered up to old side Lyon as a ploy to lure former United flop Memphis Depay to the Blaugrana.
      However, it is unclear if Lyon are keen to have Umtiti back in their ranks.
      The player is desperate to get back in the France team for the delayed Euro 2020 tournament next year.
      He missed the cut for Didier Deschamps’ squad for the Nations League games against Sweden and Croatia.
      And Umtiti needs game time if he is to add to his 31 international caps.

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      PSG wanted Lionel Messi transfer during Barcelona row and thought ‘is it f***ing possible?’, admits chief Leonardo

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      Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has revealed the club were considering making a move to sign Lionel Messi this summer.
      The 51-year-old has stated the club’s interest in the Barcelona star was peaked when he handed in a transfer request at the Nou Camp.

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      Barcelona ace Lionel Messi wanted to leave the club this summerCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      PSG chief Leonardo (right) has spoken of the club’s interest in MessiCredit: Reuters
      Manchester City were believed to be favourites to land the 33-year-old should the Blaugrana have allowed him to leave.

      But the LaLiga side were demanding any potential suitors to stump up £630million after stating Messi was not allowed to depart for free.
      This led the six-time Ballon d’Or winner to perform a U-turn on his future, with the player to now see out the final year of his contract in Catalonia.

      And PSG chief Leonardo has declared Les Parisiens weighed up bringing the Argentine international to France, comparing the deal to when they signed David Beckham.
      Speaking to Telefoot via Goal about whether the Ligue 1 outfit were keen, he said: “Today when you think about the financial situation it’s complicated.
      “When we are told Messi wants to leave, we are tempted.
      “You say to yourself, will it be f***ing possible?

      “They are players completely out of any discussion.

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      “I don’t know, David Beckham ended up at Paris Saint-Germain, Messi ending up in Paris? I don’t know. 
      “It’s football, in the end, everyone’s sitting at the table, everyone knows everything, and it’s moving forward.”
      It has now been said that Messi will not decide on his long-term future until the next Barca president is announced.

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      Barcelona star Arturo Vidal ‘demands £5.3m payoff to leave’ after being made to train alone ahead of transfer

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      ARTURO VIDAL wants Barcelona to pay him for the remaining year on his contract before he leaves the club, according to reports.
      The Chilean midfielder is closing in on a move to Inter Milan after being told he does not fit into the plans of new Barca boss Ronald Koeman.

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      Arturo Vidal wants a £5.3million payoff from BarcelonaCredit: AFP or licensors
      But according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Vidal is demanding Barcelona first pay him the £5.3million he would be due if he saw out his contract, which expires in 2021.
      Although Vidal’s request has delayed a move to Inter, boss Antonio Conte is confident the deal will be completed.
      The 33-year-old will sign a two-year contract at the San Siro, with the option of a third.
      However, Inter have made it clear they will not pay a transfer fee for Vidal after discovering he has been frozen out by Koeman.

      Further discussions with Barcelona are expected to take place tomorrow in an effort to speed up his departure.
      Vidal also believes he is owed an additional £2.1million in bonuses which could hold up any agreement.
      A move to Inter would see Vidal reunite with Conte, who has made no secret of his desire to work with the mohawked midfielder again following their time together at Juventus.
      Provided negotiations are concluded swiftly, Vidal is expected to complete his medical with the Nerazzurri some time next week.

      Vidal looks set to be the latest casualty of the Barcelona rebuilding job, following the departure of Ivan Rakitic last week, while Luis Suarez is also on the chopping block.
      Suarez and Vidal trained away from the rest of the first-team squad yesterday, with the Uruguayan reportedly closing in on a move to Juventus.
      One man who won’t be leaving the Camp Nou this summer is Lionel Messi, after the Argentine completed a dramatic transfer U-turn by announcing he would be staying at Barcelona.

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      Juventus will aim to bring back ex-Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata instead of Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, claims agent

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      JUVENTUS want to bring back Alvaro Morata instead of signing Luis Suarez, according to an agent.
      Giovanni Branchini claims ex-Chelsea flop Morata is on the radar ahead of a rumoured move for Barcelona outcast Suarez.

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      Alvaro Morata could head back to JuventusCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Luis Suarez is rumoured to be joining Juventus after being given the boot at BarcelonaCredit: Getty – Contributor

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      Alvaro Morata starred for Juventus between 2014-16Credit: AFP or licensors
      Branchini told Radio Deejay: “I don’t think Juve’s next centre-forward will be Moise Kean, Suarez, Edin Dzeko or Edinson Cavani.
      “I believe Juve will aim to bring back Morata.”
      The Old Lady are on the hunt for a new striker with another former Blues ace Gonzalo Higuain set for the exit.

      Higuain has been linked with a move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami after new Bianconeri boss Andrea Pirlo revealed his contract will be terminated.

      And Uruguayan Suarez was thought to be the frontrunner to replace him in Turin.
      Reports in Europe suggest Suarez has agreed personal terms on a two-year deal worth £256,000 a week.
      And he has even reportedly phoned Juve ace Giorgio Chiellini to clear the air after the 2014 World Cup bite incident.
      But another option for Pirlo is to seal the return of Morata from Atletico Madrid.

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      The Spanish striker bagged 27 goals and 18 assists in 93 appearances in all competitions across a two-year spell at Juve that ended in 2016.
      Morata was bought back by Real Madrid before being sold to Chelsea a year later but has failed to rediscover the scintillating form he showed in Italy.
      Reports in Spain suggest Atleti will want at least £71million for their striker if he is to make a sensational return to the Allianz Stadium.

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      Barcelona legend Hristo Stoichkov appears to confirm Georginio Wijnaldum transfer from Liverpool is on

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      BARCELONA icon Hristo Stoichkov has dubbed Georginio Wijnaldum “the next No8” of the LaLiga giants.
      The Dutch midfielder has been linked with a move to the Camp Nou, with just a year left on his Liverpool contract.

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      Hristo Stoichkov posted a photo of himself and Georginio Wijnaldum from after the 2019 Champions League finalCredit: Instagram @hristo8oficial
      Reports suggest personal terms have been agreed between the player and Barcelona.
      There is not said to be any movement in negotiations over a transfer fee with the Premier League champions.
      On Saturday night, however, Stoichkov appeared to welcome Wijnaldum to his old side.

      Accompanying an Instagram photo of himself with the 29-year-old, he wrote: “The next number-8 of my dear Barca.”

      Stoichkov, 54, spent seven years with the Catalan club over two spells in the 1990s.
      He won five LaLiga titles and a European Cup as well as the 1994 Ballon d’Or.
      New Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is thought to have enjoyed a good relationship with Wijnaldum during his time as Netherlands boss.
      The Blaugrana are hoping to improve their squad after the expected sales of Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal, following Ivan Rakitic out the exit door.

      And it is said a £17.7million bid may be enough to tempt Liverpool into a sale, with Jurgen Klopp reportedly happy to accept Wijnaldum’s departure if he wants a new challenge.
      The Reds could use the transfer as a means to free up space for Thiago Alcantara.
      Touted as a long-term target for a £27m move from Bayern Munich, the Spaniard’s future remains far from certain amid rival interest from Manchester United.

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      Lionel Messi urged to stay at Barcelona by team-mate Antoine Griezmann after incredible transfer U-turn

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      ANTOINE GRIEZMANN wants Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona after the Argentine’s sensational transfer U-turn.
      Messi revealed he will STAY at the Nou Camp on Friday after a huge transfer saga.

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      Antoine Griezmann (right) hopes Lionel Messi will stay at BarcelonaCredit: Reuters
      The 33-year-old superstar previously told club bosses he wanted to leave sparking mass hysteria in the football world.
      But the club captain had a change of heart after his kids burst into tears and a costly legal battle over the release clause in his contract looked to be the only way out.
      And Barca team-mate Griezmann has joined the voices backing Messi to continue in Catalonia.

      Griezmann told M6: “We are trying to stay updated with the issue, but it is between him and the club.

      “We only hope that he stays.
      “I am trying to stay focused on the national team and prepare well for the next two games.
      “We have heard a little of everything but we don’t know anything else about all this affair.”
      The Barca pair were previously hit with reports of a training ground bust-up and Griezmann put their relationship under the microscope last year after admitting Messi barely speaks to him.

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      Although it now appears Messi will NOT be moving to Manchester City or any other club this summer, things are far from rosy.
      The six-time Ballon d’Or winner took aim at Barca president Josep Bartomeu for not allowing him to leave for free.
      Messi told Goal: “I told the club, including the president that I wanted to go. I’ve been telling him that all year. I believed it was time to step aside.”

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      Tottenham transfer blow as Barcelona block Jose Mourinho’s move for Lucas De Vega after £1.8m bid rejected

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      TOTTENHAM have reportedly pulled out of the race for Lucas de Vega after Barcelona rejected a £1.8million bid.
      The 20-year-old impressed on loan at Cartagena last season and has been eyed for a regular spot in the Catalans’ B team.

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      Lucas de Vega is set for a starring role with Barcelona’s B teamCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Jose Mourinho had also picked up on de Vega’s ability and tested the water with a bid in the week.
      However, according to Sport, Barcelona have asked for around double the £1.8m offered – in the knowledge Spurs would pull out of the deal.
      Barcelona have struggled to keep their top prospects in recent years with Manchester United newboy Marc Jurado and Instagram-famous midfielder Xavi Simons just two youngsters to leave.
      La Masia did send teen sensation Ansu Fati to the first-team last year but star talents have been few and far between lately, contributing to the angst around the crisis club.

      With next season’s third-tier Segunda B season coming ahead of a rejigging of the Spanish lower-league system, the club are desperate for Barcelona B to achieve promotion.
      Therefore coach Garcia Pimienta has been allowed to keep de Vega and make him a focal point of the Blaugrana reserves.

      Tottenham get their season underway at home to Everton on Sunday, September 13 with four new signings under their belt.
      Joe Hart, Matt Doherty and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg have all signed up, plus Wigan youngster Alfie Devine.

      Milan Skriniar has reportedly been identified as a fifth summer buy.
      The Inter Milan centre-back could replace Juan Foyth after the Argentine was transfer-listed by Mourinho, along with Serge Aurier and Tanguy Ndombele.

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