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      Lionel Messi reignites hopes of Barcelona transfer return after being spotted having dinner with two of their top stars

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      LIONEL MESSI has sparked rumours of a Barcelona return after being spotted with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.The Paris Saint-Germain star is out of contract in the summer and could be on the move.
      Lionel Messi was spotted in Barcelona after having dinner with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba
      Barcelona want to re-sign the forward this summer
      He has been tipped to return to Barcelona after leaving the club in the summer of 2021.
      And it appears he is still friendly with old Barca pals Busquets and Alba, and had dinner with the pair and their partners during his visit to the city.
      Messi, 35, was previously spotted in the Catalonia capital in February, adding fuel to speculation he could re-join Barca.
      Barcelona chiefs have publicly declared their interest in the club legend, though finances could prove to be an obstacle.
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      PSG are keen to keep the World Cup winner, who reportedly verbally agreed a new deal with the French giants.
      However the forward is still yet to sign new terms, which has opened the door for Barca to make their move, with vice president Rafa Yuste claiming the club has already taken steps to re-sign Messi.
      He said: “We’ve been in contact with Leo Messi’s camp. Leo knows how much we appreciate him and I’d love for him to come back.
      “For sure Messi loves Barça and the city, so we hope to find the right conditions to continue his history here.”
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      Manager Xavi also revealed that the club are in “permanent contact” with his former team-mate, hinting a return could be on the cards.
      He said: “Messi knows that Barcelona is his home and the doors are open, I said this many times.
      “He’s my friend — we are in permanent contact, a potential return will only depend on him. Leo is the best player in history, he’d always fit in.” More

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      Chelsea could rekindle sensational Neymar interest in summer as PSG’s transfer plans are revealed

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      CHELSEA could reignite their interest in Neymar with Paris Saint-Germain set to go in a new direction.The star forward joined PSG in 2017 following a world record £198million move from Barcelona.
      Chelsea could rekindle their interest in Paris Saint-Germain superstar NeymarCredit: Getty
      The Brazil international is still among the Parisians’ top earners but could be on his way out, even though his contract runs until 2025.
      According to The Mirror, that is because the 31-year-old has undergone another season blighted by injury as he is currently sidelined for the rest of the campaign after shattering his ankle.
      Neymar’s future is therefore uncertain with PSG set to take a new direction that will see them pulling the plug on high-profile deals.
      That could see Chelsea reignite their interest after owner Todd Boehly held a meeting earlier this year to check on the Brazilian’s availability.
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      The Blues could make another approach in the coming summer transfer window.
      Reports suggest there is at least one more Premier League club also keeping tabs on the Barcelona hero.
      But Neymar is not expected to have many options if he leaves the reigning French champions due to his high salary, release clause, injury record and advanced age.
      But PSG are also facing the prospect of losing Lionel Messi as well as Kylian Mbappe this summer.
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      Messi’s contract runs out in June with Barcelona showing a strong interest in re-signing their club legend, despite their financial woes.
      PSG are set for an new approach that will see them signing the best French talents and promoting their standout youth products from their state-of-the-art academy.
      That could also see Mbappe moving away as his lucrative deal comes up next year, with an option to extend until 2025.
      The star striker came close to joining Real Madrid in 2021 and the same drama could unfold in 2024.
      That is unless the France international accepts the option to extend or the club manages to sell him this summer to avoid losing him for free. More

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      Newcastle’s Saudi owners plotting four HUGE transfer signings this summer including Barcelona star

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      NEWCASTLE are reportedly plotting a move for Barcelona star Raphinha as they target “three or four” major transfer signings.The Magpies took a huge leap towards securing Champions League football by thrashing top four rivals Tottenham 6-1 on Sunday.
      Newcastle are plotting a swoop for Barcelona’s RaphinhaCredit: Alamy
      Newcastle’s Saudi owners are set to ditch their cautious approach in the transfer marketCredit: EPA
      We had already revealed that Newcastle’s Saudi owners were set to abandon their cautious approach in the transfer market by attempting to bring in four “elite” stars.
      A massive outlay of around £250million across the last three transfer windows gave rise to the club’s owners wanting to err on the side of caution to stay within Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.
      However, the rapid progress made under Eddie Howe has seen this plan scrapped.
      Now one of those being targeted is former Leeds winger Raphinha, according to Mundo Deportivo.
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      The North East side were keen on the Brazilian winger last year before he opted to leave Elland Road for the Nou Camp.
      The 26-year-old is desperate to stay with Barcelona.
      But this fresh update states that the financially stricken club must reduce their salary budget by £176m and bring in at least £88m from transfer sales to balance the books.
      Raphinha has scored nine goals and produced nine assists in 41 appearances this season.
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      But he has been left frustrated at not being deployed in his preferred right-hand side position.
      He is allegedly not viewed as a priority player by boss Xavi Hernandez and Barca are believed to be open to his departure.
      And now it looks like Newcastle are readying a swoop to try and bring him to Tyneside. More

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      Barcelona ‘plot double transfer raid on Chelsea’ as they eye free signings amid financial crisis

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      BARCELONA are plotting a double raid on Chelsea as they eye free transfers for N’Golo Kante and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang according to reports. Kante, 32, is currently in talks with Chelsea over extending his contract which expires at the end of the season.
      Kante is out of contract with Chelsea at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex
      Aubameyang only left Barcelona last summer but is already linked with a returnCredit: AP
      However Aubameyang only arrived at Stamford Bridge on deadline day in September last year but has endured a difficult time in west London.
      The Mirror are reporting that Barcelona manager Xavi has a list of targets and is set to offer Kante a two year deal whilst the club want an answer from Aubameyang by the first week of June.
      Kante joined Chelsea in 2016 for £30million from then Premier League champions Leicester City.
      The Frenchman played a key role as France won the 2018 World Cup in Russia and has also helped the Blues win the Premier League Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup.
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      The 32 year old recently returned to action against Liverpool earlier this month having been out with a hamstring injury since last August.
      The midfielder is expected to sign a two year extension at Chelsea with the Blues having an option for a third.
      This hasn’t stopped Barcelona from trying to convince the French international to make the move to Spain.
      The Catalans are expected to have to rely on free transfers and sell players amidst their well documented financial woes.
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      Aubameyang made the move from the Nou Camp to be re-united with his former boss Thomas Tuchel but the German was sacked after the pair had just one game together.
      The 33 year old has struggled for playing time and was removed from the Blues Champions League squad to make way for new signings Joao Felix, Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk.
      This season the Gabon forward has only scored once in the Premier League and twice in the Champions League across 18 games this season. More

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      Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino ‘has agreed free transfer to Barcelona’ with contract expiring this summer

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      ROBERTO FIRMINO has agreed to join Barcelona in the summer, reports claim.The Brazilian’s Liverpool contract expires at the end of the campaign.
      Roberto Firmino is reportedly set to join Barcelona in the summerCredit: Getty
      It was confirmed last month that Firmino will leave the Reds after eight years at Anfield.
      And the 31-year-old has now agreed to join Barcelona on a free transfer, according to the Daily Mail.
      He had previously been linked with the likes of Roma and Real Madrid.
      But reports suggest Firmino will join cash-strapped Barca when his Anfield contract expires at the end of the campaign.
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      Firmino joined Liverpool in a £29million deal from German side Hoffenheim in 2015.
      In his time at the club Firmino has helped the Reds to Premier League, Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup and Club World Cup glory.
      The forward made up one third of a formidable forward line alongside Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane.
      However, Firmino has seen his game time reduced this season as Jurgen Klopp overhauls his ageing squad.
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      The arrivals of Darwin Nunez and Cody Gakpo mean he has started just 12 games in the Premier League this term.
      A hamstring injury means Firmino is reportedly set to miss the next three games, but Liverpool are hopeful that he can return before the campaign comes to an end.
      Boss Klopp was claimed to have been keen for Firmino to extend his stay at Anfield, but the forward is eager to pursue a new challenge.
      In total Firmino has played 360 games for Liverpool, scoring 109 goals and providing 79 assists. More

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      Barcelona’s unbelievably bad free kick stats since Lionel Messi left show why club are desperate to re-sign world champ

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      BARCELONA are in a ton of trouble without Lionel Messi’s freakish free-kick scoring record.Reaching an incredible 100 games without netting a free-kick is just one more reason why Barca want the legend back.
      Lionel Messi ‘s 50-goal free-kick record at Barcelona included 10 in 2018Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Barca have failed to net a free-kick since Messi swerved this beauty against Valencia on May 2 2021, joining PSG three months laterCredit: Reuters
      PSG could lose out on Messi’s dead-ball genius if he returns to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Messi’s deadball stunner against Valencia on May 2 2021 was the Spanish giants’ last such goal.
      He notched 50 free-kicks in all during his 17 years with Barca, plus 10 for Argentina and two for PSG – a conversion rate of 9.1%.
      And Nou Camp chief Xavi admits they’ve struggled to find a dead-ball replacement – despite trying and failing with EIGHT big names.
      Those having a go include Memphis Depay, Gerard Pique, Jordi Alba, Dani Alves, Ousmane Dembele, Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.
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      Seven-time Ballon d’or winner Messi, 35, is out of contract with PSG in the summer.
      And Barca are reportedly willing to pay the 2022 World Cup winner around £22million a year – a QUARTER of his old Nou Camp salary
      In contrast, he could pick up annual wages of £375m if he joins Al-Hilal, the major rivals to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
      Messi has amassed 31 goals and 33 assists in 69 matches for PSG.
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      And although he’s only bagged two free-kicks for the French champions-elect, he had an awesome record for such long-range swervers with Barca, peaking with 10 in 2018.
      How the Catalonians would love to see something Nou and old like that again.
      Messi is also into double figures with Argentina for free-kick goalsCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

      MADRID, SPAIN – AUGUST 16: Lionel Messi of FC Barcelona gets ready to take a free kick during the Supercopa de Espana Final 2nd Leg match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on August 16, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)Credit: Getty Images – Getty More

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      Arsenal and Man Utd in Ruben Neves transfer boost as Wolves ‘prepare for future without him’

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      ARSENAL and Manchester United target Ruben Neves is set to leave Wolves this summer, according to reports.The midfielder is approaching the final year of his contract.
      Wolves are planning for a future without Ruben NevesCredit: Rex
      He has been tipped to make a move for the last two years with Barcelona also said to be keen on the Portugal international.
      And now Wolves appear ready to let Neves leave, though will demand £40million for his services, report The Telegraph.
      United and Arsenal are set to be put on high alert by Neves’ situation.
      Barcelona and Real Madrid are both believed to be monitoring Neves with interest.
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      And Wolves would rather sell their talisman to a club abroad, rather than a Premier League rival.
      But it is believed they will not stand in his way as the club have planned for a future without him.
      Wolves have a new midfield talisman in Matheus Nunes, who has impressed since his £42million transfer last summer.
      He has attracted interest from Chelsea and Liverpool but is key to Wolves’ future plans, as is January arrival Mario Lemina.
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      The pair both shined in the absence of Neves in Wolves’ recent wins over Chelsea and Brentford – offering a glimpse into how manager Julen Lopetegui will cope without the Portugal ace.
      Wolves have also planned for the long-term future with the signings of Joao Gomes, 22 and Boubacar Traore, 21. More

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      Barcelona line up huge midfield swap transfer with Inter Milan as both clubs look to resolve financial woes

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      BARCELONA and Inter Milan are linked with an exchange deal involving midfielders Franck Kessie and Marcelo Brozovic, according to reports.The move was previously on the cards in January, but did not materialise, as Kessie did not want to leave the Nou Camp.
      Franck Kessie has played an instrumental role in Barcelona’s success this seasonCredit: Getty
      However, the club may have no option but to sell himCredit: Getty
      Brozovic is the Inter player linked with a move to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      However, according to SPORT, the like-for-like swap in midfield still has substance, with specific factors making it an enticing possibility for both parties.
      Reports suggest that Inter Milan’s technical director met with Barcelona officials last week to discuss the possibility of a swap deal.
      The Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claims that both midfielders are valued at around £28million, a factor which would make a potential exchange relatively easy.
      Brozovic, 30, joined Inter from Dinamo Zagreb in 2015 and has made 253 appearances for the club.
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      Despite some good performances this season, Brozovic has still looked likely to leave Inter in the summer amid growing tensions.
      This comes as the defensive midfielder had to be separated from team-mate Andre Onana in training this week.
      The Croatian star is considered a potential successor to Sergio Busquets in Barcelona’s midfield.
      Additionally, Kessie has been on Inter’s wish list since he moved to Barcelona from AC Milan on a free transfer last summer.
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      And ex-Inter boss Antonio Conte wanted to bring him to Tottenham in January.
      Despite Kessie’s impressive form in the second half of this campaign, the club have refused to rule out his sale, due to the ongoing economic situation.
      The Catalans finances are in huge jeopardy, with sky-rocketing debts expected to reach £1.3billion.
      Cash-strapped Barca will need to shuffle their finances again this summer in order to refine Xavi’s squad and remain competitive next season. More