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      Real Madrid set to break 23-year-old Luis Figo Law as they look to pull off transfer raid on Barcelona

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      REAL MADRID are preparing a shock transfer raid on rivals Barcelona for the first time in 23 years, reports suggest.That is according to Marca, via El Futbolero, who report that Real are keeping tabs on Barca star Gavi ahead of the summer transfer window.
      Real Madrid are eyeing Barcelona star Gavi ahead of the summer transfer windowCredit: Rex
      That means Los Blancos are planning to break an unwritten transfer rule agreed between the two LaLiga foes back in 2000.
      The two European giants promised they wouldn’t try to sign each other’s players in what is now known as the Luis Figo Law.
      The Merengues signed Figo from Barcelona 23 years ago in a deal that was met with intense rage from the Blaugrana faithful.
      Real splashed a then record £50million for the Portugal great, who enjoyed tremendous success at the Nou Camp with 45 goals and 58 assists in 249 appearances throughout a five-year stint.
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      The legendary winger then turned into persona non grata in Catalonia and was met with immense fury when visiting Barcelona with Real’s colours until 2005 when he left for Inter Milan.
      Figo is the last person to make a direct switch from one rival to another in Spain.
      Real now appear to consider Barcelona as “just another club” and are eyeing Gavi, whose deal runs out in 2026 and he has yet to pen an extension, but have yet to make an official move.
      The Catalan giants have been forced to remove the midfielder from their registration of first-team players due to their ongoing financial issues.
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      Consequently, the 18-year-old may now leave as a free agent in the summer.
      This comes amid Barcelona’s bid to re-sign Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi.
      Barca will therefore have to raise funds to meet Messi’s salary demands.
      Gavi has also been targeted by Chelsea, who are looking for major reinforcement in the summer amid a disastrous Premier League campaign.
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      Real Madrid are looking to break the Luis Figo Law with BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      In fact, the Blues have been in talks with the Spain international’s representatives over a potential deal.
      And the West Londoners’ owner Todd Boehly is willing to make Gavi one of the Prem’s highest earners. More

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      Barcelona president Joan Laporta overheard revealing Lionel Messi transfer plan at LaLiga clash vs Getafe

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      BARCELONA president Joan Laporta appeared to reveal his Lionel Messi transfer plan.Laporta was in the stands at the Coliseum Alfonso Perez yesterday to watch Barca’s 0-0 draw with Getafe.
      Joan Laporta appeared to confirm he will try and sign Lionel Messi back for Barcelona
      Messi is the club’s record appearance maker and goalscorerCredit: AFP

      The result saw the Catalan giants’ lead at the top of LaLiga cut to 11 points with Real Madrid beating Cadiz.
      But more importantly, it could have revealed the grand designs Laporta has to bring Messi back to the Nou Camp this summer, with initial contact already made.
      The 60-year-old posed for photographs with Barca supporters.
      And as he was doing so, one said to him: “Messi to Barca.”
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      Laporta replied with a smile and a wink and simply said: “Yes.”
      Now Barcelona fans are convinced the video circulating online is proof their club will try and re-sign Messi.
      One said: “It’s happening.”
      Another wrote: “He is coming home.”
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      A third added a video of Thomas Tuchel celebrating wildly down the touchline.
      But others are less convinced – after Laporta suggested Messi would not leave in 2021.
      One replied: “This guy is really good at PR and cheated Messi before. I don’t think he is reliable.”
      And a final user commented: “Until I see Messi in Barca shirt, I don’t believe anything.”
      Messi, 35, left Barcelona in tears when his contract expired in 2021 but could not sign an extension due to the LaLiga club’s financial woes and Spanish employment law preventing a major wage cut.
      Instead he signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
      But with that deal running out at the end of this season, his future is still unclear.

      There has reportedly been offers from Inter Miami as well as Saudi Arabia to try and lure Messi to a new market.
      However, Barcelona fans would be delighted to see their former captain, record appearance maker and record goalscorer return to the club he first joined aged 13.
      Messi was in tears as he left Barcelona in 2021Credit: AFP
      The Argentine’s contract at PSG expires this summerCredit: AFP More

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      Barcelona and Inter Milan in talks over transfer swap deal involving two of their top midfield stars

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      BARCELONA and Inter Milan have discussed a swap deal involving midfielders Franck Kessie and Marcelo Brozovic, according to reports. Kessie joined Barcelona from Inter’s rivals AC Milan on a free transfer last summer but has consistently been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp.
      Kessie only joined Barcelona last summer but has been linked with a move away from Nou CampCredit: Rex
      Brozovic is reportedly seen as an ideal replacement for Sergio BusquetsCredit: Rex
      Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that a swap deal with Kessie and Inter midfielder Brozovic still has legs with specific factors making it an attractive option for both clubs.
      Brozovic has been at Inter since joining from Dinamo Zagreb in 2015 and has made 253 appearances for the club.
      The report adds that Inter’s sporting director Piero Ausilio met with his Barcelona counterpart Mateu Alemany on Thursday with the midfield pair part of their discussions.
      The idea of a swap deal was first mooted in January with nothing happening but Gazzetta have reported that the deal is still alive.
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      According to the report both midfielders are valued at about £26million which would make any potential swap relatively straight forward.
      It is also noted that both clubs would stand to benefit financially from the potential swap.
      Despite having a contract to 2026 there is ongoing tension between the Croatian and Inter with the report adding that Xavi likes his playmaking abilities.
      They report that the Catalan’s view the Croatian star as an ideal successor to Sergio Busquets.
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      The Ivory Coast international has reportedly been on Inter’s radar from long before he joined Barcelona. More

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      Gavi holds talks over Chelsea transfer but desperate Barcelona boss Xavi warns ‘I don’t think he would be happy’

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      BARCELONA boss Xavi has warned Gavi the grass is not always greener amid reports linking him with a transfer to Chelsea. Gavi was rewarded with his first contract at the Nou Camp which would keep him at Barcelona until 2026.
      Gavi could leave Barcelona as a free agent this summerCredit: AP
      But Xavi has warned the grass is not always greenerCredit: Getty
      But the Catalan giants have been forced to remove him from their registration of first team players due to their ongoing financial issues.
      Consequently, the teenager may now leave as a free agent in the summer.
      Chelsea have reportedly been in talks with Gavi’s representatives over a potential deal, with one report suggesting Todd Boehly is willing to make him one of the Premier League’s highest earners.
      However, Xavi is desperate to keep the 2022 Kopa Trophy winner and he has questioned whether a move away from Barcelona would be right for him.
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      When asked about Gavi leaving, he said: “I don’t think Gavi would be happy at another club.
      “He has everything here. He is 18 years old. He’s a key player of our team.
      “For me, he’s a footballer that is outstanding.
      “I don’t know what he’ll decide but I think his future is here at the club.”
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      Gavi has featured 40 times in all competitions for Barcelona this season, including 27 times in La Liga.
      He also starred at the World Cup and became the youngest goalscorer at the tournament for Spain with his effort against Costa Rica. More

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      Chelsea ‘ready to make Gavi one of Premier League’s highest earners’ after positive transfer talks with Barcelona star

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      CHELSEA are reportedly prepared to make Gavi one of the top earners in the Premier League.The Spaniard is set to make a decision over his future and whether it lies in Barcelona or away from the club.
      Chelsea reportedly want to sign Barcelona star GaviCredit: Reuters
      Gavi, 18, is one of the most sought-after talents in Europe after breaking into the Catalonian giants’ first team.
      Chelsea are willing to do whatever it takes to get him to Stamford Bridge, with AS claiming that the club will “break the bank” to sign him.
      The outlet also suggested that the player’s representatives have been in talks with the London club and co-owner Todd Boehly and that it has yielded positive results.
      The report does say that Gavi has always preferred the idea of staying at Barcelona, which means the Blues will have to change his mind.
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      He only recently signed a new contract at the Nou Camp, keeping him at the club until 2026.
      However, the Catalan giants are unable to register him as a first-team player due to financial problems.
      If the issue is not resolved then the midfielder could leave on a free transfer at the end of the season as his contract will be void.
      For Gavi to stay at the club, he would have to either reduce his wage demands or players will have to be sold to make room in the wage budget.
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      This season the Spanish international has featured 27 times in LaLiga, scoring one goal and assisting three more.
      He also starred at the World Cup and became the youngest goalscorer at the tournament for Spain with his effort against Costa Rica. More

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      Ex-Barcelona star’s stunning Wag joins no bra club and wears see-through dress sending fans into meltdown

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      JESSICA GOICOECHEA has stunned fans as she joined the no bra club.The partner of ex-Barcelona star Marc Bartra left nothing to the imagination as she posed in a pink see-through dress.
      Jessica Goicoechea joined the no bra clubCredit: Instagram
      As she wore a transparent pink dressCredit: Instagram
      It is not the first time she has worn revealing clothesCredit: Getty
      The model wowed as she wore this dress for the Idolo AwardsCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      Jessica, 26, uploaded a collection of snaps of herself wearing the revealing dress on Instagram.
      And fans loved the pictures as they amassed over 70,000 ‘likes’ in under 12 hours.
      And many commented on how amazing she looked.
      One fan commented: “From another world 😍.”
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      A second wrote: “God, what a woman 😍.”
      While a third said: “Goddess of another world.”
      Another simply added: “So beautiful.”
      The model has 1.8million followers on the social media platform.
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      It is not the first time she has flaunted her stuff, as she wore a very revealing dress to the second edition of the Idolo Awards.
      Her partner, Bartra, played for LaLiga giants Barcelona across a six-year spell between 2010 and 2016 before moving to Borussia Dortmund.
      He is now playing his football in Turkey after joining Trabzonspor last summer.
      Jessica is the girlfriend of former Barcelona star Marc BartraCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
      She works as a modelCredit: Instagram / @goicoechea
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      Tottenham join Man Utd and Arsenal in Ansu Fati transfer race after wonderkid falls down Barcelona pecking order

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      TOTTENHAM have joined Manchester United and Arsenal in the bidding war for Barcelona’s out-of-favour wonderkid Ansu Fati, reports suggest.Spurs will also rival Bayern Munich for Fati, who has slipped down the pecking order at Barca shortly after being handed Lionel Messi’s legendary No10 jersey.
      Tottenham have rivalled Arsenal and Manchester United for Barcelona star Ansu FatiCredit: Rex
      The 20-year-old has struggled for minutes under manager Xavi due to inconsistent form and nagging injury setbacks.
      According to Mundo Deportivo, the winger’s struggles have led to the Blaugrana giving his agent Jorge Mendes permission to explore offers from other clubs. 
      That works as a major boost for Tottenham, United, Arsenal and Bayern ahead of the summer transfer window.
      However, the Premier League giants and reigning Bundesliga champions may have to cough up a whopping £90million for his signature.
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      Spurs will need reinforcement in attack with star man Harry Kane’s future in doubt after another trophyless season.
      Kane’s contract also runs out next year, which means the North Londoners are facing the prospect of losing him for free.
      Tottenham have also been lacking the brilliance of last season’s Premier League joint-top goalscorer Son Heung-min, while star signing Richarlison hasn’t lived up to expectations.
      United are also looking for reinforcement after losing Cristiano Ronaldo, while the Gunners want to form a frontline that will help establish them as Prem title contenders.
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      However, Fati appears keen to stay at Barcelona and prove he is worthy of a spot in the starting line-up.
      That is despite the Catalan giants’ need to raise £178m to sign new players amid their ongoing financial woes.
      The Spain international insists on his wish to prove himself even after his father Bori urged him to leave the Nou Camp due to a lack of minutes. More

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      Chelsea owner Todd Boehly ‘to meet with Gavi’s parents’ as Blues step up free transfer chase for Barcelona star

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      CHELSEA have stepped up their pursuit of Gavi with Todd Boehly set to meet with his parents, according to reports.The wonderkid has impressed since breaking into Barcelona’s first-team and played a key role for Spain at the World Cup.
      Chelsea hope to sign Gavi on a free transferCredit: AP
      But he could be available on a free transfer in the summer despite penning a deal until 2026 last September.
      Barcelona’s financial issues means Gavi has been stripped of his contract and squad number and re-registered as an academy player on his previous contract.
      And it appears Boehly is trying to take advantage of his contract situation by luring the midfielder to Stamford Bridge.
      Chelsea have reportedly held talks with Gavi’s agent Ivan de la Pena.
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      And now Boehly is set to meet with his parents to outline Chelsea’s plans for the 18-year-old and their desire to make him a key part of the team, report AS.
      The Blues hope to pinch Gavi away from the Nou Camp on a free but it is believed the youngster would rather stay at Barca.
      However that could prove impossible if the Blaugrana are unable to cut a significant chunk off their wage bill.
      Chelsea could offer much more than Barca and could hand Gavi a huge signing-on fee.
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      And if the West Londoners were to bring in ex-Spain boss Luis Enrique as manager for next season, that could further sweeten the deal.
      Barcelona have been effectively placed under a transfer ban by LaLiga until they sort their finances out.
      Ten players could reportedly leave the league leaders as they need to raise £178million. More