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      Man Utd and Arsenal transfer target Ansu Fati ‘offered to half of Europe by Jorge Mendes’ as Barcelona exit draws nearer

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      BARCELONA star Ansu Fati has allegedly been offered to “half of Europe” by his agent Jorge Mendes.We reported last month how a trio of Premier League clubs had allegedly been in contact with the ace over a potential summer transfer.
      Clubs chasing Ansu Fati have received a boost with a fresh report from SpainCredit: Getty
      Super-agent Jorge Mendes has allegedly offered him to ‘half of Europe’Credit: Reuters
      The trio of Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool are all circling for Fati, whose current deal contains a world record €1billion (£898million) release clause.
      The Spanish international forward, 20, has a contract at Barcelona until 2027.
      However, their president Joan Laporta has announced that he wants to sign another forward this summer but one will have to depart.
      With Robert Lewandowski and Ousmane Dembele being first-choice, then that would leave Fati, Raphinha or Ferran Torres as the likely ones to be sold.
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      Fati announced a fortnight ago that he wanted to stay at the Nou Camp – but Catalan journalist Joan Fontes claims that the youngster could be sold.
      He says that the ace feels he should have a bigger role at Barcelona, only his manager Xavi Hernandez disagrees.
      And that has led to Ansu’s agent Mendes offering his client to “half of Europe”’ as he tries to find him a new club.
      Fati was considered the next rising star when he made his senior debut at the tender age of 17 in 2020.
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      However, persistent knee problems have hampered Fati’s development.
      He has 18 goals in 63 top-flight appearances for the club in total since his breakthrough.
      He has played over 30 times this season, but only ten of those have been starts. More

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      Chelsea ‘looking to poach Frenkie de Jong transfer from under Man Utd’s noses in £70m summer swoop from Barcelona’

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      CHELSEA are hoping to poach Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong from under Manchester United’s noses, according to reports. The Blues are planning to launch a bid worth £70million to prize him away from the Nou Camp.
      Man Utd and Chelsea could be set to battle it out for Frenkie de JongCredit: Alamy
      De Jong, 25, wants to stay at Barca but could be forced out due to the club’s financial situation.
      Reports suggest that club president Joan Laporta and manager Xavi see selling the midfielder as one of the ways to solve their off-field problems.
      Barcelona may not be able to sign players this summer with LaLiga effectively putting a transfer ban on them until they can balance the books.
      The league’s chief Javier Tebas has publicly called for the club to reduce their spending and suggested they may have to make cuts of £178million.
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      He said: “They have to reduce their investment in players and we have encouraged them to sell players because for every amount they raise in sales they can spend 40 per cent of that.”
      Man Utd and Chelsea were both in the hunt for De Jong last summer.
      The Red Devils saw multiple bids fail in landing him and he the player expressed his desire to fight for his place at the club.
      United boss Erik ten Hag worked with De Jong at Ajax and he is again thought to be interested in going back in for him at the end of the season.
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      The Dutchman is keen to build his team around the midfield pairing of his compatriot and Casemiro.
      Meanwhile, Chelsea also had a £67.6m bid knocked back prior to the start of the season.
      And despite spending £106m on Enzo Fernandez in January, their interest in De Jong is not over. More

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      Laporte ‘drops transfer bombshell as Man City star looks to join Barcelona’ even though he could be banned from playing

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      MAN CITY star Aymeric Laporte reportedly wants to leave the club for Barcelona.However, he could face a challenge to play for the LaLiga giants with the club unable to register new players.
      Aymeric Laporte reportedly wants to join BarcelonaCredit: Alamy
      Laporte wants more playing time after dropping down the pecking order at the Etihad, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      The report also suggests that his “priority” would be a move to Barcelona.
      The Man City defender would fit into the team as a natural left-sided centre back which is a position the club are lacking in.
      And the outlet says that the club are aware of his desire and that manager Xavi would be in favour of adding him to his squad.
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      However, a move could prove difficult due to the Catalonian side’s financial difficulties.
      The club have effectively been hit with a transfer ban this summer because of their inability to rein in costs.
      Barca have spent wildly in recent years and tried to balance the book by effectively mortgaging future TV and other incomes by selling off a stake in the club.
      LaLiga chief executive Javier Tebas, speakinging at the FT Business of Football summit in London, confirmed: “Barcelona doesn’t have any room in its budget to spend in the upcoming transfer window.
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      “Barcelona has been involved in questionable behaviour which has had an impact on LaLiga – and we are acting accordingly. We have ruled that they can no longer sign more players.
      “We have strict economic controls. At the end of each window, we tell all the clubs in LaLiga what they can spend.
      “They have to reduce their investment in players and we have encouraged them to sell players because for every amount they raise in sales they can spend 40 per cent of that.”
      This means that if he was to join Barcelona, the club would not be able to register him and he could find himself in footballing limbo.
      So, in that case, Laporte will have to make the decision whether to stay at Man City and wait for Barcelona to be able to sign him or aim for a different club to join. More

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      ‘Make that 8-0’ – Fans all say the same thing after De Jong transfer update just hours after Man Utd’s 7-0 hammering

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been trolled on social media as top transfer target Frenkie de Jong wants to stay at Barcelona.This comes just hours after United suffered their heaviest ever Premier League loss with Liverpool beating them 7-0 at Anfield.
      Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been Manchester United’s top targetCredit: Alamy
      Manchester United have been dealt a blow as Frenkie de Jong wants to stay at BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils have been keeping tabs on De Jong since the summer when the midfielder’s former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag took over.
      Ten Hag wanted to build his midfield around his fellow Dutchman but the 25-year-old opted to stay at Barca and the Manchester giants turned to Casemiro.
      But United are still monitoring De Jong ahead of the summer transfer window and want to pair him up with the Real Madrid legend, who has stood out in the middle of the park.
      Recent reports suggested the Netherlands international is keen to reunite with Ten Hag and partner up with former rival Casemiro.
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      However, those claims have just been denied with recent updates suggesting De Jong still prefers to stay at Barcelona.
      This poses as a fresh blow to United, who are still licking their wounds after their Liverpool thrashing.
      And some fans decided to pour some more salt on Twitter after hearing that De Jong’s situation remains unchanged.
      One user tweeted: “Make that 8-0.”
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      Another posted: “Not downgrading after yesterday’s result anyways.”
      A third commented: “After seeing that yesterday result. He sure will want to stay.”

      This fan said: “2 back to back L for United fans in less than 24 hours.”
      And that one tweeted: “He will say yes, if Man Utd try 7 times.” More

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      Man City star Bernardo Silva wanted by Barcelona in summer transfer ‘as Pep Guardiola demands £57.5m for midfielder’

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      BERNARDO SILVA remains a transfer target for Barcelona, reports claim.The Spanish giants have been linked with the Manchester City star in the last two transfer windows.
      Bernardo Silva is a reported transfer target for BarcelonaCredit: EPA
      And, finances allowing, they will step up their efforts to sign him at the end of the season, according to Sport.
      A transfer last summer wasn’t possible as Frenkie de Jong ended up staying at Barcelona amid strong interest from Manchester United.
      City then reportedly rejected a £62million bid in January as they did not want to lose Silva, 28, mid-season.
      But Sport say a £57.5m offer at the end of the campaign would be enough to secure his signature.
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      City are reported to have told Silva’s agent Jorge Mendes that a £57.5m offer would be accepted.
      Silva, who came off the bench to score in City’s 2-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday, is claimed to be open to a move.
      He will have two years left on his Etihad deal at the end of the season.
      And the Portuguese playmaker is eyeing a new challenge after six years in Manchester.
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      He told Record earlier this year: “I’m very focused on this season and it doesn’t make sense to talk about leaving because we’re in the middle of the season.”
      He added: “I won’t hide that my goal in the coming years, if something good happens elsewhere, will probably be to move to a new project.”
      However, funding a move for Silva could be difficult.
      Barcelona have effectively been hit with a transfer ban this summer because of their financial woes.
      Speaking at the FT Business of Football summit in London, LaLiga chief executive Javier Tebas confirmed: “As of today, Barcelona doesn’t have any room in its budget to spend in the upcoming transfer window.
      “Barcelona has been involved in questionable behaviour which has had an impact on LaLiga – and we are acting accordingly.” More

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      Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong ‘finally keen on Man Utd transfer.. thanks to former El Clasico rival’

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      BARCELONA star Frenkie de Jong is finally keen on a transfer to Manchester United with the player keen to play alongside a former El Clasico rival, according to reports.The Red Devils launched a summer bid for De Jong, 25, last year but were unsuccessful in their attempts to reunite the midfielder with his former Ajax boss, Erik ten Hag.
      Frenkie de Jong is said to be keen on a move to Man UtdCredit: Rex
      However, following Champions League and Europa League exits, De Jong is now keen to join Man Utd, according to talkSPORT.
      De Jong is also interested in the prospect of playing alongside ex-Real Madrid ace Casemiro.
      Ten Hag is hopeful Old Trafford’s “feel-good factor” will influence De Jong’s decision.
      The player got to witness the Old Trafford atmosphere last week in Barca’s 2-1 Europa League defeat.
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      Barca’s financial situation is still in a state, which could play into United’s hands.
      The Catalan giants are under renewed pressure to reduce their wage bill.
      And they’re not able to sign any new players in the summer.
      Barca are said to need close to £200million from selling current players if they are to have any chance of entering the transfer market this summer. 
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      Speaking about De Jong in February, Ten Hag gushed: ‘Frenkie is an incredible player.
      “For every club in the whole world, he will strengthen the squad because he has a unique quality.
      “If you can get him in the squad your team will be stronger.
      “We (Ajax) had a class in 2019 that was a team with a lot of fascination.
      “He brings a lot of fascination and he develops, and in Spain he became even better.
      “He’s a fantastic player. He plays out from the back, he always has time and it was a pleasure to work with him.”
      De Jong would like to play alongside CasemiroCredit: AFP More

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      Sergio Busquets breaks Lionel Messi’s El Clasico record during Barcelona’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid

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      SERGIO BUSQUETS broke Lionel Messi’s record for the most appearances in El Clasico.The veteran midfielder made his 46th appearance in the glamorous fixture as Barcelona beat Real Madrid.
      Sergio Busquets has made the most amount of appearances in El Clasico (46)Credit: Getty
      Lionel Messi and Sergio Ramos both made 45 appearances in the fixtureCredit: AFP
      Eder Militao’s own goal in the 26th minute handed Barcelona the advantage in a heated Copa del Rey semi-final ahead of the second leg at the Nou Camp on April 5.
      However, the victory was made sweeter for Busquets as he surpassed Messi’s record of 45 appearances.
      The 34-year-old played the full 90 minutes and captained the side during their win.
      Former Los Blancos star Sergio Ramos also held the record for playing 45 times in the fixture.

      Busquets has been a regular in the fixture since he broke into the first team in 2008 from the youth academy.
      He has won 22 of the 46 games against Madrid, losing 16 and drawing eight.
      Despite the midfielder never scoring in the clash, he did get the assist for Messi’s iconic goal in the Champions League semi-final tie back in 2011.
      Busquets laid the ball off for the Argentine, who then ran half the length of the pitch before finishing past Iker Casillas.
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      The Spaniard could add two more appearances to his record before the end of the season, with the clubs also having a league LaLiga to play.
      However, his record could end at 48 as he is expected to leave Barcelona at the end of the season.
      Busquets has been linked with a move to the MLS and Saudi Arabia. More

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      Barcelona slapped with summer transfer ban with LaLiga refusing to let them register players over FFP breaches

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      BARCELONA have been placed under a transfer ban this summer because of their inability to rein in costs.La Liga chief executive Javier Tebas revealed that Barca’s “questionable behaviour” had put the Catalan giants on Spanish football’s naughty step.
      Barcelona boss Xavi doesn’t look like he will be signing any players this summerCredit: AFP
      LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims Barcelona will not be able to sign players in the summerCredit: Getty
      Barca have spent wildly in recent years and tried to balance the book by effectively mortgaging future TV and other incomes by selling off a stake in the club.
      Now the Nou Camp side is embroiled in another row after it emerged they had allegedly been paying off a senior member of Spanish football’s refereeing hierarchy over multiple seasons.
      And speaking at the FT Business of Football summit in London, Tebas confirmed: “As of today, Barcelona doesn’t have any room in its budget to spend in the upcoming transfer window.
      “Barcelona has been involved in questionable behaviour which has had an impact on LaLiga – and we are acting accordingly.”
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      Tebas added: “We have ruled that they can no longer sign more players.
      “They sold off €700m in TV rights and tried to find different ways to solve the situation.

      “But they won’t be able to do that next season.
      “We have strict economic controls. At the end of each window, we tell all the clubs in La Liga what they can spend.
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      “In the case of Barcelona, they have to drop from spending on wages and transfers from €650m to €450m – so it’s a budget of minus €200m.
      “They have to reduce their investment in players and we have encouraged them to sell players because for every amount they raise in sales they can spend 40 per cent of that.”
      As for the refereeing corruption scandal, Tebas added: “It doesn’t matter that it’s Barcelona – it’s about the reputation of LaLiga as a competition.
      “This is a very serious issue. The statute of limitations has run out but we are acting on the criminality side of things.
      “Barcelona has a lot to explain about these payments.” More