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      Man Utd outcast Marcus Rashford’s camp ‘meet Barcelona director Deco for talks but transfer hinges on two other stars’

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      MARCUS RASHFORD’S representatives have reportedly held talks with Barcelona over a winter move.The England international revealed in a bombshell interview late last year that wants to LEAVE Manchester United for “a new challenge”.Marcus Rashford wants to leave Manchester United for a ‘new challenge’Credit: ReutersBarcelona are understood to be keen on signing the wantaway strikerCredit: PAThe La Liga giants’ sporting director Deco has reportedly met with Rashford’s repsCredit: GettyA number of clubs are understood to be interested in acquiring the 27-year-old’s services this month, including Barcelona.And it’s claimed the Catalan club have made overtures to bring the Red Devils star to the Nou Camp.That’s according to Sport, who claims the LaLiga giants’ sporting director – former Chelsea star Deco – has met with Rashford’s team to discuss a potential transfer.A move to the Catalan capital, however, is said to hinge on Eric Garcia leaving the Nou Camp and a resolution over Ansu Fati’s future being reached.READ MORE ON RASHFORDUnited academy graduate Rashford stunningly revealed his desire to leave Old Trafford in an interview last December.He dropped the bombshell after being exiled by new Red Devils gaffer Ruben Amorim.He told journalist Henry Winter: “For me, personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”When I leave it’s going to be, ‘No hard feelings.’Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS”You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United.”That’s me as a person. If I know that a situation is already bad I’m not going to make it worse.Which Manchester United stars should stay and go?”I’ve seen how other players have left in the past and I don’t want to be that person.”When I leave, I’ll make a statement, and it will be from me.”Amorim said of Rashford’s revelatory interview: “It is a hard situation.”I understand these players have a lot of people around them, making choices that are not the first idea from the player.”They chose to do the interview as it is not just Marcus.”Monaco are said to prepared to pick up a large chunk of Rashford’s £315,000-a-week wages, although the forward himself is ready to play again for United if he is needed. More

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      Ex-Everton and Barcelona star Gerard Deulofeu may never play again with horror injury ‘beyond biology’

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      GERARD DEULOFEU has heartbreakingly admitted his career may be OVER due to the knee injury that blighted his time with Udinese.The Spain international has suffered multiple setbacks – including infected cartilage – since he tore his ACL in November 2022.Gerard Deulofeu suffered a horror knee injury in November 2022Credit: GETTYThe former Barcelona and Everton man has suffered numerous setbacks over the last two yearsCredit: INSTAGRAM@GERARDDEULOFEUThe setbacks have led to the mutual termination of his contract with UdineseCredit: GETTYAnd the 30-year-old has agreed to terminate his contract with the Serie A side, which he announced in an agonising social media post.The former Barcelona and Everton star said in a video: “I tore my anterior cruciate ligament two years ago against Napoli.”But [I] recovered and was able to play against Sampdoria despite the tear.”The bad news arrived after that match, when I knew I’d need surgery.“After that operation, I got an infection in the cartilage.”That is tough to get over, because the bones grind up against each other and it goes beyond a normal injury.“I have been fighting for two years against something that goes beyond biology.”Despite his repeated setbacks, Deulofeu is refusing to give up hope of one day returning to the pitch.Most read in SportGerard Deulofeu is refusing to give up hope of playing football againCredit: EPAHe said: “I feel better now than I did a few months ago, but we’ll see what happens.“I have always had an incredible rapport with Udinese and it means so much to me that they supported and waited for me.Leighton Baines praises Everton response after victory on ‘difficult day’ “If I do return to football one day, it will be with this jersey, for all that the club and its fans did to support me.“We have agreed to terminate the contract, but the relationship and support remain special.”Deulofeu joined Udinese in October 2020 following a two-season stint with Watford.The Spaniard leaves the club with a record of 16 goals and 13 assists in 63 appearances. More

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      SIX Premier League clubs to fight for free transfer of Barcelona’s Dani Olmo including Man Utd with star available NOW

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      SIX Premier League clubs are ready to battle to sign Dani Olmo on a stunning free transfer.Barcelona forked out £50million to sign the midfielder from RB Leipzig only last summer.Dani Olmo could soon leave Barcelona after the club failed in their bid to register him wth LaLigaCredit: REXSix Premier League sides are reportedly interested in acquiring Olmo’s servicesCredit: RexBut the Catalans’ crippling financial situation meant they could only register him for the first half of the season.Barca are working under strict financial constraints imposed by La Liga after falling a reported £1BILLION in debt.League chiefs gave them special dispensation to add Olmo, 26, to their squad until December 31.But they have so far REJECTED Barcelona’s attempts to register the Euro 2024 winner for the rest of the campaign.READ MORE ON OLMOAnd a legal challenge by the Nou Camp giants has also failed.Olmo is understood to have a clause in his contract which allows him to leave for FREE should he be left unable to play.And, according to reports in Spain, every one of the Premier League’s Big Six are ready to swoop.Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham are said to be set to pursue the Spain international’s signature along with rivals Manchester United, Man City and Arsenal.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSDani Olmo’s immediate future is unclearCredit: RexThe Prem clubs, however, will reportedly face competition for Olmo from Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Paris Saint-Germain.Olmo has remained professional throughout the uncertainty over his future, which he received a bit of clarity on New Year’s Eve.Ian Wright convinced Spain star Dani Olmo is ‘taking the micky out of us’ with pre-Euro 2024 final gestureAn excerpt of a La Liga statement read: “Barcelona has not presented any alternative that would allow the registration, in accordance with La Liga’s economic control regulations, to register any player from next January 2.”Barca, however, are holding out hope they can retain Olmo after applying for a new license from the Royal Spanish Football Federation to register Olmo and team-mate Pau Victor.A club statement read: “FC Barcelona informs that it has requested a new licence from the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for the players Daniel Olmo and Pau Víctor.”‘Likewise, the Club wishes to deny that it has requested or received any moratorium from any other body for the registration requested.”Barcelona will be back in action on January 4, taking on Barbastro in the Copa del Rey.And as it currently stands, Olmo will not be eligible to play. More

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      Barcelona LOSE appeal to register Dani Olmo with £50m star set to be free agent in hours triggering huge transfer rush

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      BARCELONA are at risk of losing Dani Olmo after losing an appeal to register their star.Olmo joined from RB Leipzig for £50million in the summer but Barcelona’s financial issues meant he could only be registered on a temporary basis until the end of the calendar year.Barcelona lost their appeal to register Dani OlmoCredit: RexAnd Barca have desperately been trying to extend Olmo’s registration before the December 31 deadline.The club took the case to court in an attempt to register the winger, but lost the case.According to Marca, an appeal has been rejected too.Now Barcelona have to explore other options to secure Olmo’s registration or risk losing him for NOTHING.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLOlmo included the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer if the club were unable to register him due to financial restraints.And the Euro 2024 winner could in theory begin discussions with rival clubs THIS WEEK if the situation is not resolved.One solution that has been mooted is to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou for up to 20 years to Middle Eastern investors in a deal worth a reported £82.9million.That would enable Barcelona to meet financial fair play rules which would then allow them to extend the registration of Olmo and his team-mate Pau Victor.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, it would stop Barca from negotiating more lucrative deals with other interested parties in the future.LaLiga approved the registration of Olmo and Victor for the first half of the season only, giving Barca a temporary permit to use the players while they kept looking for fresh revenue streams before January.Ronaldinho scores stunning free-kick aged 44 as Barcelona legend proves he’s still got it in El Clasico Legends game Barcelona responded by taking the league to court, claiming a failure to grant the extension would infringe upon the player’s worker rights.After losing the case and subsequent appeal, club president decided to turn to the VIP boxes deal, which was initially planned to be negotiated in the summer.Barcelona hope the added revenue will allow them to meet financial regulations and achieve the required 1:1 rule compliance, allowing both Olmo and Victor to remain in the squad.Olmo’s situation triggered plenty of interest in the Spain international, including from Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal. More

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      Hugo Sotil dead at 75: Barcelona legend who formed legendary partnership with Johan Cruyff dies after ‘health problem’

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      BARCELONA hero Hugo Sotil has passed away 75. The Peruvian was hospitalised earlier this month after experiencing a “health issue”.Barcelona legend Hugo Sotil has passed away aged 75Credit: Barcelona FCThe Peru international was hospitalised earlier this month but never recovered from his health issueCredit: AFPDoctors placed Sotil in intensive care and did their best to improve his condition.But the former striker was sadly unable to recover and passed away on Monday.Barcelona announced his passing an emotional statement, an excerpt of which read: “On Monday 30 December Hugo Sotil passed away.”Born in Ica in Peru on 18 May 1949, ‘Cholo’ as he was known, was considered one of the best South American players of his generation, and was a from fan favourites at Baraa during his time at the club.READ MORE ON BARCELONA”The striker came to Barça for the 1973/74 season from Peruvian club Municipal de Lima.”Sotil was a vital part of a team that included legends such as Johan Cruyff, [Juan Manuel] Asensi, [Carlos] Rexach and Marcial [Pina].”He became a favourite of the Camp Nou crowd who would chant “Cholooo, Cholooo” in his honour.”A social media post from the club read: “FC Barcelona mourns the passing of Hugo Sotil, who played for Barca from 1973 to 1976, and offers its condolences to his family and friends. Most read in FootballHugo Sotil was part of Barcelona’s successful team of the early 1970sCredit: GETTYHe formed an incredible partnership with the late Johan CruyffCredit: AFP”Rest in peace, Cholo.”Scores of Barca fans responded to the X post to pay tribute to the late Sotil. Ronaldinho scores stunning free-kick aged 44 as Barcelona legend proves he’s still got it in El Clasico Legends game One wrote: “Rest in peace, legend.”Another said: “”He wasn’t just talented on the field with his amazing dribbling and assists, loved by so many. “Rest in peace, Cholo.”Sotil joined Barcelona in 1973 from Peruvian side Deportivo Municipal and won a slew of trophies with the Catalan club. He scored 29 goals in 96 appearances during his four years at the Nou Camp. He formed an incredible partnership with the late Johan Cruyff, which is still talked about to this day.Sotil had incredibly fond memories of his time with the club and the love he received from the Nou Camp faithful. He said: “The love of the people of Barca is unforgettable. READ MORE SUN STORIES”The day I die I hope they bury me in a Barca shirt.”Barcelona will likely pay tribute to the late Sotil when they welcome Valencia to the Nou Camp on January 26. More

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      Barcelona ‘ready to SUE LaLiga’ as attempt to re-register Dani Olmo blocked and Spain ace can walk out for free

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      BARCELONA are reportedly ready to sue LaLiga after the Spanish league blocked Dani Olmo’s re-registration.Olmo joined from RB Leipzig for £50m in the summer but could only be registered on a temporary basis until the end of the calendar year.Barcelona are reportedly ready to sue LaLiga, who blocked Dani Olmo’s re-registrationA court inBarcelona has announced that it would not be allowing the Blaugrana to register the midfielderLaLiga approved the registration of Olmo and Pau Victor for the first half of the season only, giving Barca a temporary permit to use the players while they kept looking for fresh revenue streams before January. Their four-month allowances will expire on December 31 and major changes are yet to happen.And now the Commercial Court 10 of Barcelona has announced that they would not be allowing the Blaugrana to register the midfielder.The Spanish giants wanted to make the Euro 2024 winner’s registration permanent by the start of the New Year.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSLaLiga are pushing for the Catalan giants to make more cuts, find more revenue and comply with their financial guidelines.In response, Barca are expected to present a new lawsuit against LaLiga in a last-ditch attempt to register Olmo, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.They will likely argue that the registration rules are invalid because they are regulated by a body that they consider incompetent.It means Olmo, 26, can leave as a free agent if he cannot be registered for the remainder of the season.Most read in FootballThe Spanish star included the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave Camp Nou on a free transfer if the club were unable to register him due to financial restraints.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn a statement welcoming Friday’s verdict, La Liga said the outcome is based on the league’s “established budgetary balance rules implementing the powers conferred upon it by law”.The league stressed the importance of the rules being “applied in the same way to all clubs and thus avoiding potentially seriously altering the equal conditions of the competition rules”.Barcelona star Alejandro Balde vomits blood and is stretchered offA contract for the sale of VIP seats was put on the table during a meeting on Monday in order to raise funds.Barca hope the package can be sold for about £166m – in a desperate bid to raise funds and register Olmo and defender Victor.Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal are all closely monitoring Olmo’s dilemma.Olmo’s wanted to stay with Barcelona, his boyhood club, but the drawn out process is understood to have forced his agent Andy Bara to begin exploring potential moves.Croatian Bara, 42, is owner of Niagara Sports Company, one of the biggest agencies in the worldBara also played a role in Manchester City’s £77m deal to land Josko Gvardiol from Leipzig in 2023.Bara flew to Manchester by private jet ahead of City’s game with Everton and was due to be attending the game.READ MORE SUN STORIESOlmo missed Barcelona’s first two months of the season after picking up a hamstring injury in preseason.He has since scored five goals in 11 games this term. More

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      Dani Olmo’s ‘agent arrives in Manchester’ with Spain Euros winner available for FREE despite joining Barcelona for £50m

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      BARCELONA star Dani Olmo’s agent is in Manchester amid Premier League interest in his client, who could be available for free in January.Olmo, 26, completed an emotional comeback to boyhood club Barca following a £50million deal with RB Leipzig in August shortly after he helped Spain win Euro 2024 by beating England in the final.Barcelona star Dani Olmo’s agent flew to the UK amid interest from Man Utd, Man City and ArsenalCredit: RexBarcelona have been unable to register Olmo and he could be available for free in JanuaryCredit: RexHowever, the Blaugrana were unable to register the playmaker due to their ongoing financial struggles.That was until Hansi Flick’s side lost Andreas Christensen to a long-term injury and that allowed them to register the Spain international as an emergency player.However, this short-term arrangement runs out at the end of the year, which means the LaLiga leaders need to find another way to officially get Olmo in their books by December 31.The Spanish football federation will require Barcelona to make more cuts, find more revenue and comply with their financial guidelines.Read More on FootballThat Catalan giants have launched legal proceedings against LaLiga and were initially hopeful of reaching a solution before next week.If a resolution is not found then Olmo, who theoretically has a contract until 2030, will effectively be banned from playing for his boyhood club.This unusually chaotic situation has led to interest from the likes of Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal, who are all looking for attacking reinforcement ahead of the January transfer window.The Premier League giants could face competition from Bayern Munich in the winter market.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe Spaniard’s priority has always been to stay at the Nou Camp but the drawn-out process has forced his agent Andy Bara to explore potential moves.According to The Mail, Bara flew to Manchester via private jet to attend the Premier League match between Manchester City and Everton at the Etihad.Ian Wright convinced Spain star Dani Olmo is ‘taking the micky out of us’ with pre-Euro 2024 final gestureThe agent told the same source that he was visiting the UK “on holidays”.Olmo has managed six goals and one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions with Barcelona.This comes after 29 goals and 34 appearances in 148 matches with RB Leipzig. More

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      Arsenal and Man City ‘ready to battle Bayern Munich’ for Dani Olmo transfer and could sign Barcelona star for free

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      ARSENAL and Manchester City are set to battle Bayern Munich to sign Barcelona star Dani Olmo in January, according to reports.Olmo, 26, was one of the standout stars of Euro 2024 and signed for Barcelona in a £52m move this summer.Arsenal and Man City are reportedly battling for the signature of Dani Olmo from BarcelonaCredit: GettyHowever, the Spaniard could already be on his way to the Premier League next month – and it may be in a free transfer.Barcelona’s dire financial situation has meant that the attacking midfielder is only registered until December 31st and looks unlikely to be able to play for the Catalan club in the new year.Reports in Spain have claimed that a clause in Olmo’s contract means that he can leave Barca for free next month if the issue isn’t resolved.El Nacional report that both Arsenal and Man City have already put down attractive offers to the player in the hopes of convincing him to jump ship to the Prem.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLWhile German giants Bayern Munich are also said to be keen on making a move for the former RB Leipzig man.Barcelona execs Joan Laporta and Deco are understood to be scrambling to try and resolve the situation, but face a battle against the clock.Laporta recently spoke out about his optimism in registering Olmo in time for the new year.The club president said: “We have temporarily registered him and hope to do so definitively. Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS”There are always doubts about registrations, but in the end, we always manage to register them,Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has been keen to keep hold of Olmo and views him of part of his plans.Ian Wright convinced Spain star Dani Olmo is ‘taking the micky out of us’ with pre-Euro 2024 final gestureOlmo has excelled during his time with Barcelona, scoring five goals in 10 league appearances this term.The star’s team have begun listening to offers from other teams and could More