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      Man City ‘rule out Sergi Roberto transfer and not planning approach for Barcelona star’ despite Guardiola being fan

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      MANCHESTER CITY have not made an approach for Sergi Roberto despite talk of a bid for the Barcelona star.
      The Spaniard’s agent Josep Maria Orobitg has denied any suggestion that his client will leave the Camp Nou.

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      Sergi Roberto is set to stay despite Barcelona planning a clear out this summerCredit: USA TODAY Sports
      After reports that Roberto will be offered to City in their move for young defender Eric Garcia, Orobitg stated the right-back’s intention to stay with the Catalans.
      Manchester Evening News quote the agent as saying: “Sergi Roberto has no plans to leave Barcelona.
      “Now there are no clubs showing interest and Barcelona have not submitted any proposals for the player to us.”
      Pep Guardiola has long been described as a big fan of Roberto, 28, having given the La Masia product his debut back in 2010.

      Capable of playing in central midfield and the right side of defence, he is arguably the last academy player to come through Barcelona’s famous youth system and establish a long-term place in the first-team.
      According to Sport, City wanted to bring Roberto to Manchester when discussing Garcia’s future with the LaLiga side at the end of the season.
      It is said that Barcelona would prefer to let fellow right-back Nelson Semedo go as they attempt to push down their mammoth wage bill over the summer.
      Guardiola stated last month his desire to keep Garcia with just one year left on the centre-back’s contract.

      He said: “We are going to try convince him to stay here for many, many, many years.”
      With Orobitg, who also represents Guardiola, denying any City link to Roberto, MEN believe the club are focusing their efforts elsewhere.
      Defenders Pau Torres, Kalidou Koulibaly and Ruben Dias are reportedly Pep’s priorities after signing Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres.

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      Leicester ‘make Francisco Trincao transfer offer to Barcelona with two-year loan deal and then £45m obligation to buy’

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      LEICESTER have reportedly made an audacious offer to bring Barcelona forward Francisco Trincao to the King Power Stadium.
      The 20-year-old is yet to even link up with the Spanish side after they signed him in January, but allowed him to stay at Braga for the rest of the season.

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      Barcelona forward Francisco Trincao is reportedly being chased by LeicesterCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Trincao penned a five-year deal at Barca, but he could be set to leave without even playing a game as the Foxes look to secure his services.
      SunSport reported earlier this week how the LaLiga giants have rejected an offer from an unnamed Premier League club for the winger.
      And according to the Guardian, it is Brendan Rodgers’ side that are desperate to land him.
      They state that the Foxes have submitted a two-year loan offer for the player, with an obligation to buy him for £45million.

      That would be a healthy £19m profit for Barca who managed to sign him for £26m just over six months ago.
      Barca are said to have been heavily affected by the coronavirus crisis, and need to get a number of players off their wage bill.
      The Guardian state that Leicester face competition in the race to lure Trincao away from Catalonia.

      It has been claimed that Serie A side Atalanta are also keen to sign him, with the youngster regarded as one of Europe’s brightest talents.

      Unlike Leicester, Atalanta can offer Trincao Champions League football after they finished third in the Italian top-flight table.
      In 40 games in all appearances this campaign, Trincao chipped in with nine goals and 13 assists – helping Braga win the Taca da Liga.

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      West Ham beating Everton to £18m Barcelona striker Braithwaite, four years after they first attempted transfer

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      WEST HAM are closing in on an £18million deal for Barcelona flop Martin Braithwaite, according to reports in Spain.
      The Hammers are long-term admirers of the Danish forward, having had a bid rejected in 2016 while he was a Toulouse player.

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      Martin Braithwaite is surplus to requirements in Spain with Barcelona desperate for cashCredit: AFP OR LICENSORS
      Now, as reported by Mundo Deportivo, they may finally be getting their man.
      West Ham are said to be in advanced negotiations over a deal worth around £18m.
      David Moyes had to rely on Michail Antonio to save his side from relegation with Sebastian Haller and Albian Ajeti failing to make a big mark at London Stadium last season.
      The deal would see Barcelona make a quick profit on Braithwaite after his controversial £15m switch from Leganes in February.

      Injuries to Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele meant the Blaugrana were compelled to sign an immediate replacement outside of the transfer window.
      Dembele’s lengthy lay-off meant, under LaLiga rules, a player could be signed from a fellow Spanish team and replace the injured man in their squad.

      After Braithwaite’s release clause was met, a furious Leganes were powerless to stop their star forward leaving and Los Pepineros were relegated on the final day of the 2019/20 season.
      And, despite scoring on his second start for Barcelona, the 29-year-old’s Camp Nou stay has been incredibly underwhelming.

      The coronavirus shutdown meant Suarez was fit for the run-in and Braithwaite made 11 appearances, scoring only once, as the Catalans lost the title to Real Madrid.
      Everton are also thought to be keen on the forward but West Ham appear to have the edge in completing a deal.

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      Barcelona reject £54m transfer offer from Premier League club for Francisco Trincao just six months after buying him

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      BARCELONA have reportedly batted away an offer from a Premier League side for Francisco Trincao just six months after buying him.
      The Portugal Under-21s international signed from Braga for £26million as part of a five-year deal in January.

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      Barcelona have reportedly rejected an offer from a Prem side for Francisco Trincao
      According to AS, the Catalan giants rejected a hefty offer of £60million for the 20-year-old winger.
      The club in question reportedly approached the Portuguese hotshot’s agent Jorge Mendes, who also acts for compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo, in January.
      But despite Barca’s financial woes in the wake of the coronavirus crisis, they turned down the offer.

      Trincao made his senior Braga debut last year and went on to play 11 times – scoring twice and providing two assists.

      It is understood his Barca contract includes a whopping £420m release clause after Paris Saint-Germain stunned the world by meeting Neymar’s at the time unthinkable exit payment in 2017.
      Wolves had been sniffing around Trincao last year with Nuno Espirito Santo a long-standing admirer of the whizkid.
      Juventus and Inter have been interested in the player since the summer.
      Wolves had hoped Trincao’s links to super agent Mendes, with their own close relationship to him, would have swayed things in their favour.

      But it seems it would take a lot to tempt the youngster away from the Nou Camp.

      When he joined the La Liga giants, he said: “When Barcelona signed me, I didn’t know what to say,
      “I had no words, it was a hugely proud moment for myself. This is a very important step for me to come and play for Barcelona.”
      Trincao won the golden boot in the European U19 Championships for Portugal in 2018.

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      Barcelona set to flog controversial transfer signing Braithwaite with forward not in Setien’s plans for next season

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      MARTIN BRAITHWAITE is set to be sold by Barcelona just six months after they controversially signed him from Leganes.
      The Danish international was allowed to join the Catalans as an emergency signing in February.

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      Martin Braithwaite is set to be flogged by Barcelona after just six monthsCredit: Reuters
      That was despite timing being outside the transfer window as they met his £15million release clause following Ousmane Dembele’s injury lay-off.
      But the deal was met with huge criticism.
      Leganes were not allowed to sign a replacement for the forward, which seriously hindered them in their unsuccessful fight against relegation.
      He scored just once in 11 appearances for the Catalans as they missed out on the LaLiga title to bitter rivals Real Madrid.

      Now Mundo Deportivo claims Barca are ready to axe the 29-year-old former Middlesbrough flop this summer.
      Despite still having four years left on his contract, he is already believed to have been told he is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp.

      Braithwaite is unable to compete in the Champions League for Barca next month.
      And it is claimed his representatives are already sounding out his next employers.

      His agent, Ali Dursun, is said to have contacted Real Sociedad, Mallorca, Sevilla and Osasuna over a potential deal.

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      Arsenal in pole position to land Coutinho after talks with agent but Barcelona will reject Guendouzi swap transfer

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      ARSENAL are leading the race to sign Barcelona flop Philippe Coutinho, according to reports.
      Mundo Deportivo report the Gunners are in pole position to swoop for ex-Liverpool playmaker Coutinho after talks with his agent Kia Joorabchian.

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      Philippe Coutinho could be heading to ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      A swap deal involving Matteo Guendouzi is not fancied by BarcelonaCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Joorabchian is believed to have a good relationship with Arsenal’s head of football and transfer guru Raul Sanllehi.
      The pair are said to have begun negotiations over a potential move to bring the Brazilian playmaker to the Emirates.
      But – in a blow to Mikel Arteta’s side – Barcelona will reportedly outright reject the offer of a money plus player deal involving outcast Matteo Guendouzi.
      The Catalan giants have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and are only interested in a pure cash deal.

      Guendouzi has been jettisoned from the Arsenal squad after his antics at Brighton last month and an exit looks inevitable.

      Coutinho’s representative Joorabchian previously confirmed the ace’s desire to return to the Premier League, where he spent six seasons at Anfield.
      He told talkSPORT: “After the Champions League, it’s not been a secret that he wants to come back to the Premier League if he can; he loves playing in the Premier League and is adored in the Premier League.
      “There is much genuine interest in Philippe because he is a great player and a big success. There is always interest.”

      Arsenal’s North London rivals Spurs are also in the frame to sign the player after securing Europa League qualification.

      Leicester are another potential destination as the 28-year-old seeks a new home in the Premier League.
      Coutinho spent this year on loan at Bayern Munich and is set to stay for the completion of their Champions League campaign before deciding on his future.
      A spot in Quique Setien’s future plans at parent club Barca is unlikely to be on offer, with a move to the English top-flight high on the agenda just two and a half years after his £142million arrival.

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      Philippe Coutinho’s agent confirms he wants Premier League return with Arsenal and Tottenham linked with transfer

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      PHILIPPE COUTINHO wants a returns to the Premier League, according to his agent.
      Kia Joorabchian confirmed the news that the former Liverpool star is eyeing up a return to England, with both Arsenal and Tottenham linked with a move.

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      Philippe Coutinho could be heading for a transfer back to EnglandCredit: PA:Press Association
      He told talkSPORT: “Because the Champions League is going to run all the way until August 23, I think it will be difficult for players like Coutinho to make any commitment or move until that date.
      “He has the Champions League at the moment and they have to qualify for the next round [against Chelsea], and then he could play Barcelona, believe it or not.
      “After the Champions League, it’s not been a secret that he wants to come back to the Premier League if he can; he loves playing in the Premier League and is adored in the Premier League.
      “It is one of his priorities… but he is also not against staying at Barcelona, so it is very much open.”

      It was previously reported that the Barcelona flop was likely to sign for one of Arsenal, Leicester City or Spurs this summer.
      On the subject of which clubs were in the frame, he added: “There is much genuine interest in Philippe because he is a great player and a big success. There is always interest.”

      Joorabchian fuelled talk of a return to the English top-flight last month.
      He discussed Coutinho’s future on talkSport: “We’re still waiting until the season finishes before we start talking about anything in terms of transfers.

      “I’ve always said he loves to play in the Premier League.
      “He enjoyed his time very much and if the opportunity arises to come back to the Premier League, whether it be this year or in the future, he’s definitely looking at that.”
      The Brazilian playmaker has spent the 2019/20 season on loan at Bayern Munich.
      He has signed a deal to remain with the German giants for the conclusion of the Champions League in August.

      But it appears he has not done enough to secure a permanent move.
      The ex-Anfield No10 moved to Barcelona in a massive £142million deal back in January 2018.
      But he failed to deliver at the Nou Camp before being shipped out on loan last summer.
      And it is unlikely that he will be able to force himself into Quique Setien’s plans and is assessing his options elsewhere, with a return to England high on his wishlist.
      Coutinho bagged nine goals and assisted a further eight in 34 Bundesliga appearances this campaign, showing glimpses of his former self.
      After Leicester and Spurs both secured Europa League qualification on the Prem’s final day, they are thought to be realistic potential destinations for the 28-year-old.

      Reports suggested Coutinho initially turned down an approach from Arsenal over fears they would not stump up his desired wages.
      But a move to join Mikel Arteta’s side remains on the cards ahead of the FA Cup final against Chelsea this weekend.
      Former Inter Milan man Coutinho is believed to be taking time out to consider his next move before making a decision after the end of Bayern’s European run.

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      Barcelona boss Setien survives crisis talks after Messi demanded changes and will be in charge for Champions League

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      BARCELONA boss Quique Setien is set to survive at the Nou Camp despite crisis talks after skipper Lionel Messi’s outburst.
      Barca lost 2-1 at home to mid-table Osasuna on Thursday night and the reigning La Liga champions surrendered their title to El Clasico rivals Real Madrid.

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      The pressure is mounting on Barcelona boss Quique SetienCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Captain Lionel Messi has called for change at the Nou CampCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Argentine superstar Messi vented his fury in a post-game interview, suggesting things would need to “change a lot” if they are to be competitive ahead of the conclusion of the Champions League in August.
      Pressure has been mounting on Setien’s position after the league was settled with a game to spare.
      And the former Real Betis manager was called into the boardroom for emergency talks with the Catalan giants’ president Josep Maria Bartomeu on Friday night.
      But Standard Sport report the 61-year-old is set to continue and WILL take charge of the team in the Champions League.

      Barca are set to play Napoli in the second leg of their last 16 tie next month.
      The Blaugrana came away from the first leg in Naples with a 1-1 draw courtesy of Antoine Griezmann’s second-half equaliser.
      If they progress past Gennaro Gattuso’s side then they are likely to face Bayern Munich.
      The German champs have a 3-0 lead over Chelsea going into their last 16 second leg and are heavy favourites to progress into the quarter-finals.

      Barca travel to Alaves on Sunday in their last league game with nothing tangible to play for.
      But Setien will have to gee up his squad to deliver a performance with his neck potentially on the line.
      Players will train on Monday and Tuesday before being given five days off before they return to European action.

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