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      Two Barcelona stars ‘REJECT salary cuts as club aim to slash wage bill by £180m so they can bring back Messi’

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      BARCELONA have been handed a blow in their attempts to cut the wage bill in order to re-sign Lionel Messi.The LaLiga giants are hopeful of bringing the former favourite back to the Nou Camp once his contract expires at PSG this summer.
      Andreas Christensen has rejected a pay cut at BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      Franck Kessie has also turned down the LaLiga giantsCredit: Alamy
      Barcelona are trying to reduce the wage bill in order to sign Lionel MessiCredit: Getty
      However, to be able to afford the mercurial Argentinian forward, Barcelona must reduce the wage bill by a reported £180million.
      This reduction would allow the club to make some more significant moves this summer after a financially tricky period.
      Over the last couple of years, members of the squad have taken pay cuts in order to help the club.
      But according to Sport, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen are two that have recently rejected decreases to their salaries.
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      The duo have only been at the club since last summer after joining on free transfers from AC Milan and Chelsea.
      And the report suggests that the proposed pay cut have not gone down well with the players arguing that they rejected larger contracts to join the club in the first place.
      It goes on to say that Kessie and Christensen think that the contract change is unwarranted considering their short time at the club.
      This means that Barcelona would have to consider different options to trim their expenses.
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      Messi recently reignited hope of a spectacular return to the club after he was spotted with Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
      Barcelona boss 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 transfer target ‘Gavi has CONFIRMED his summer plans after chat with Barcelona chief’

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      CHELSEA transfer target Gavi has confirmed his future plans, according to reports.And it is bad news for the Blues in their pursuit of the Spanish sensation.
      Gavi is one of the best young players in world footballCredit: Getty
      Gavi, 18, is already a key member of the Barcelona squad set to win LaLiga this season.
      But an ongoing contract issue thanks to Barca’s salary cap limit meant his first-team registration was cancelled and forced him to revert to his old Juvenil A youth deal.
      That could have made him available when the transfer window reopened, possibly even on a free.
      Chelsea are even said to have made contact and met with the player and his family to discuss a move.
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      Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich have also been monitoring the situation.
      But Sport report Gavi sat down with Xavi and told them the Barcelona boss wants to stay put at the Nou Camp.
      Xavi apparently reassured the youngster he “cannot imagine his midfield without Gavi” in their private conversation.
      And despite ongoing issues with the contract saga, the midfielder is said to be fully committed to the cause.
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      Barcelona’s director of football Mateu said earlier in April: “Gavi renewed at the time for four seasons and he has three more to go.
      “For sure he’s going to honour his contract. What’s more, we are convinced that not only will he fulfil his contract, he is going to finish his career at Barcelona.
      “That’s what he wants, what our fans want and what we want.
      “We have absolute peace of mind. The player renewed, we are going to register him for sure, and for our part there is no problem.”
      Gavi joined Barcelona aged 11 in 2015 after spells with La Liara and Real Betis.
      The midfielder made his first-team debut in 2021 and has racked up four goals in 89 appearances.
      He already has 19 senior Spain caps, with the third of his three goals coming in the 7-0 thrashing of Costa Rice in Qatar to become his nation’s youngest World Cup scorer.
      Gavi proved his incredible talent by being crowned Kopa Trophy winner and the Golden Boy in 2022 after his breakthrough season. More

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      Ex-Barcelona star’s glamorous Wag wears see through top and covers boobs in just a BELT sending fans wild

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      EX-BARCELONA ace Marc Barta’s girlfriend Jessica Goicoechea took social media by storm with a see through top.Jessica has amassed a large audience on social media with a staggering 1.8million followers on her Instagram page.
      Jessica Goicoechea posed in a black see through top on social mediaCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/
      Jessica followed it up with a belt covering her breasts on InstagramCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/
      Jessica took social media by storm once more with a steamy postCredit: Getty
      Jessica is with former Barcelona ace Marc Bartra, who plays for TrabzonsporCredit: Instagram
      The model shares a raft of glam pics for her fans that go viral on a regular basis.
      This time, the social media personality left her followers in awe with a black see through top that left nothing to the imagination.
      Jessica followed it up with another steamy snap of a belt covering her breasts.
      Her fans went wild with the sexy posts, which attracted over 74,000 likes.
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      One follower commented: “How beautiful you are today.”
      Another posted: “Always looking amazing honey.”
      A third wrote: “I love this post.”
      This fan said: “FABULOUS.”
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      And that one stated: “I don’t even have words.”
      Bartra spent six years at Barcelona after his promotion from the famous La Masia academy and amassed a total of six goals as well as six assists in 103 appearances.
      The centre-back left Barca in 2016 for Borussia Dortmund where he made 51 appearances across all competitions.
      The former Spain international then returned to LaLiga for Real Betis in 2018 where he played 146 times.
      The 32-year-old now plays for Trabzonspor after his move from Betis last summer.
      Jessica shares glam pics on social media that go viral regularlyCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      Jessica is a model and social media personality with over a million followersCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      Jessica’s latest steamy post attracted over 74,000 likes from her followersCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea More

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      Barcelona land £1.3BILLION funding for massive Nou Camp upgrade… but it will take 24 YEARS to pay off

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      BARCELONA have secured a £1.3billion loan for a massive upgrade of the Nou Camp and its other facilities.However, it will take the club 24 YEARS to pay off the debt.
      Barcelona have struck a deal worth £1.3billion to fund a stadium revampCredit: Getty
      The Camp Nou’s capacity will rise from 99,000 to 105,000Credit: Getty
      On Monday Barcelona revealed the financing of this deal was backed by 20 unidentified investors, described by the club as “some of the main prestigious financial entities around the world”.
      The stadium upgrade will see the Camp Nou’s capacity rise from 99,000 to 105,000.
      The Catalan giants confirmed they would be paying off the debt incurred over a span of five to 24 years.
      Income generated from the club’s stadium sponsorship with Spotify will be used to pay back the debt.
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      Barcelona also revealed the debt was not taken out against assets and no mortgage was taken out against the stadium.
      Repayments for the £1.3bn deal will begin “once work has been completed on the stadium”.
      Barca, who currently sit top of La Liga, have been riddled with financial issues for some time, culminating in the loss of Lionel Messi.
      President Joan Laporta restructured the club’s short-term debt with the help of financers such as Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan.
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      This saw Laporta cut costs in order to save the club from financial ruin after he inherited a debt of £1.15bn.
      Barcelona have also been embroiled in further controversy regarding alleged payments made over 17 years to José María Enríquez Negreira, who served as the vice-president to Spain’s refereeing committee. More

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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