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      Barcelona hoping to seal Neymar transfer by offering Griezmann and £54m with PSG star seen as only player to save club

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      BARCELONA are set to make a fresh approach to sign Neymar in an attempt to start the rebuild, according to reports.
      The Catalan giants are in disarray with the team humiliated by Bayern Munich, the manager about to be sacked and their best player at loggerheads with the board.

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      Reports in Spain suggest Barcelona will make a fresh approach to sign Neymar again
      And according to Sport in Spain, they are lining up a transfer offer to try and lure Neymar back to the Nou Camp.
      The report states Barca will bid £54million and offer Antoine Griezmann as part of a deal.
      They see their former forward, who left in 2017 to join Paris Saint-Germain for a world-record £198m, as the best option to help fix the dire problems as quickly as possible.
      The 28-year-old scored 105 goals in 186 appearances for the LaLiga club and formed a deadly attack with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

      But the Brazilian superstar also offers plenty of value off the field due to his strong marketing brand.
      It is thought Griezmann could be used as a bargaining chip.
      The Frenchman’s move from Atletico Madrid has not worked out quite as planned with 15 goals in 48 appearances.
      Neymar showed glimpses of his very best in the comeback win over Atalanta last week, except for a horror one-on-one miss.

      And based on performances like that, it is little wonder Barcelona are desperate to get him back to the Nou Camp.
      Quique Setien is set to be axed following the 8-2 Champions League thumping.
      Messi and the board’s relationship continues to deteriorate to the point where reports suggest he wants to leave the club.
      However, they face a tough task landing Neymar because PSG are determined not to let him go – regardless of the offer they receive.

      Club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi insisted he will never sell Neymar nor team-mate Kylian Mbappe.
      He told RMC Sport: “Ney, with Kylian, is one of the best players in the world. He’s in the top three. Neymar was the man of the match, he was great.
      “He and Kylian will never leave. They’ll stay with PSG.”

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      Antoine Griezmann could be used as part of a swap deal, seeing the Frenchman join Paris Saint-GermainCredit: Reuters

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      How Barcelona could line up under Pochettino after raid on Tottenham for Harry Kane and Lo Celso with Pique axed from XI

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      MAURICIO POCHETTINO could launch a new era at Barcelona by raiding old club Spurs. The Argentine coach is being heavily linked with the Nou Camp job with the writing on the wall for Quique Setien. Already under huge pressure after surrendering their LaLiga crown to Real Madrid, last night’s 8-2 Champions League humiliation at the […] More

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      Neymar and Mbappe will NEVER leave PSG, claims chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi in transfer blow to Barcelona and Real Madrid

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      NEYMAR and Kylian Mbappe will NEVER leave Paris Saint-Germain, according to club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
      The star pair helped PSG mount an unbelievable late comeback to stun this season’s surprise package Atalanta 2-1 in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday night.

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      Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate PSG’s winner in the Champions LeagueCredit: AP:Associated Press

      The French side scored two goals in injury time as strikes from Marquinhos and Stoke flop Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting secured their place in the last four.
      Over 200 fans celebrated the stunning victory back in Paris by letting off flares and chanting in the streets as their team reached the semi-finals for the first time in 25 years.
      And club president Al-Khelaifi was asked about the future of his two most prominent players after the game.
      He told RMC Sport: “Ney[mar], with Kylian [Mbappe], is one of the best players in the world.

      “He’s in the top three.
      “Neymar was the man of the match, he was great.
      “He and Kylian will never leave.
      “They’ll stay with PSG.”

      The news will come as a massive blow to Spanish El Clasico giants Barcelona and Real Madrid.
      Neymar joined PSG for a world record £198million in 2017 but has been consistently linked with a return to the Nou Camp ever since.
      Previous reports suggested the Catalan giants were not hiding the fact they would welcome a return for the Brazilian, who is contracted in Paris until June 2022.
      The player himself even reportedly told pals he wanted a return to Catalonia this summer after hopefully winning the Champions League.
      But Barca have been hit hard by the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
      And president Josep Bartomeu poured cold water on the prospect of breaking the bank to lure the 28-year-old back to Spain.

      He told BeIN Sports: “The financial situation isn’t good. We don’t expect to complete any expensive transfers.
      “And not just us, any side in football. Especially the big teams.”
      Barca’s arch rivals Real Madrid were also linked with a shock move for Neymar with president Florentino Perez apparently dreaming of a move.
      But Los Blancos have been more regularly rumoured to secure a deal for French World Cup winner Mbappe.
      The 21-year-old’s contract runs until the end of the 2021-22 season but Madrid were confident of forcing a sale next summer.
      Mbappe grew up with posters of Cristiano Ronaldo playing for the Galacticos on his wall.
      But last month confirmed he would remain at the Parc des Princes for at least another season.

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      Mbappe, who joined in 2017 from Monaco, said: “I just have to say that I’m here, I’m in the project for a fourth year.
      “For everyone, the directors, the supporters. I’m going to keep going, no matter what.
      “I want to help the team win trophies and be the best in the world.”

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      Barcelona want Man City star Bernardo Silva and could offer Nelson Semedo in shock swap transfer

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      BARCELONA are interested in signing Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, according to reports.
      The Portuguese midfielder started just 23 Premier League matches for City this season as he struggled to rediscover the form that saw him named their player of the year in 2018-19.

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      Manchester City Bernardo Silva is back in England after being holed up in PortugalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Barca hope to capitalise on Silva’s situation and could include right-back Nelson Semedo in a cash-plus-player swap deal.
      The Telegraph claims the La Liga giants hope to tempt the 25-year-old with a new challenge after three seasons at the Etihad.
      However, Barca’s limited post-coronavirus budget means they have prioritised swap deals this summer and hope to test City’s resolve by offering Semedo in part-exchange.
      Semedo, 26, has been on City’s radar for some time and is among a number of names the Blaugrana are looking to move on in the transfer window.

      Silva joined City from Monaco in 2017 for an initial £43.5million fee but would likely be valued much higher by City, even though the pandemic looks in the most part to have decimated transfer fees globally.
      Despite a downturn in form, the midfielder has still contributed eight goals and ten assists in 52 appearances this season.
      Asked recently about Silva, City boss Pep Guardiola admitted this season had been tough for the Portuguese due to the displays of Phil Foden and Riyad Mahrez.

      “This season, maybe it was my fault or maybe Phil was more involved and Riyad maintained his level and the other players played good too,” Guardiola said.
      Silva was overlooked in favour of Foden for City’s Champions League last-16 win over Real Madrid on Friday night before coming on for the England under-21 international in the 67th minute.

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      Lionel Messi wants to finish career at Barcelona and will only quit in next three to four years, says Josep Bartomeu

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      LIONEL MESSI wants to finish his career at Barcelona, according to club president Josep Bartomeu.
      The Barca chief allayed fans’ fear the Argentine superstar could look to quit the Nou Camp after a turbulent campaign.

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      Barca president Josep Bartomeu says Lionel Messi will stayCredit: Reuters
      The Catalan giants’ skipper voiced his displeasure as Barca surrendered their La Liga crown to rivals Real Madrid last season.
      Rumours of a public rift with both team-mate Antoine Griezmann and manager Quique Setien suggested things weren’t all rosy.
      And the 33-year-old is being linked with a sensational move to Inter Milan as Antonio Conte’s side attempt to mirror the effect of Cristiano Ronaldo’s arrival at Juventus.
      Six-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi’s deal expires next summer and he is yet to put pen to paper on an extension.

      But Bartomeu is adamant Barca’s talisman will not be leaving for free next year.
      He told beIN SPORTS: “It’s not just me who says it, Messi says it himself.
      “He wants to finish his professional playing career at Barcelona and it’s the only club for him.
      “I don’t have any doubt that when he finishes his football career in three or four years it will be here at Barcelona.

      “Messi has it very clear. He’s been here since he was a kid, he knows the colours and is a part of the club’s history.
      “He is the best player in the world. Not just right now, but in the history of the game.
      “He’s at Barcelona and has made clear he wants to stay here.”

      Despite Bartomeu’s reassuring words, Inter are reportedly ready to offer the Argentine a four-year deal worth a staggering £235million.
      Barcelona host Napoli in the second leg of their Champions League Last 16 tie tomorrow night with the game poised at 1-1.
      A run in Europe could help offset some of this season’s damage but there are even reports that Setien will be fired if his side do not lift the trophy.

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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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