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      Man Utd and Arsenal ‘call Ansu Fati’s agent Jorge Mendes about sensational transfer swoop for Barcelona star’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Arsenal are interested in signing Barcelona star Ansu Fati, according to reports.The 20-year-old is very highly rated by the Catalan club and has broken a number of records in his short career.
      Manchester United and Arsenal want to sign Ansu FatiCredit: AFP
      He went to the World Cup with Spain but has struggled to nail down a regular spot in Xavi’s side this year, starting just seven league games.
      That has sparked interest from United and Arsenal with the Red Devils said to be leading the race to sign the winger.
      However Cope report both clubs have spoken to Fati’s agent Jorge Mendes about a potential transfer.
      But deal could prove tricky with Fati under contract until 2027.
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      He also has a release clause worth £898million which underlines how highly Barca value him.
      United and Arsenal were still keen to make their interest known in case the possibility of an exit emerges, with Fati said to be unhappy with his playing time.
      Barcelona also have financial problems and LaLiga chief Javier Tebas has told the club they must reduce the amount they pay on salaries per year by £177million.
      That means the Spanish giants could be forced to sell big stars like Fati and Frenkie de Jong.
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      The likes of Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto both see their contracts at the Nou Camp expire at the end of this season, which would free up some cash, but more may be needed.
      Jordi Alba, Franck Kessie, Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres may also depart. More

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      Lionel Messi’s brother says he will NEVER return to Barcelona and if he does he will get rid of the club president

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      LIONEL MESSI’s brother says he will NEVER return to Barcelona and if he does, president Joan Laporta will be KICKED OUT.The 35-year-old was forced to leave Barca in the summer of 2021 with the club financially paralysed and unable to renew his contract.
      💣 Matías Messi, hermano de Leo Messi, en Twitch👋🏻 “No vamos a volver y si lo hacemos vamos a hacer una buena limpieza, entre ellos, echar a Laporta”😱 “El Barça se empezó a conocer por Messi, no lo conocía nadie, solo al Madrid”📻 #PartidazoCOPE pic.twitter.com/1tgJ2KRVBG— El Partidazo de COPE (@partidazocope) February 8, 2023

      Lionel Messi is currently playing for PSG in FranceCredit: The Mega Agency
      Brother Matias claims Messi will NEVER return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Matias says if Messi returns to Barca, it will be at the expense of president Joan LaportaCredit: Getty
      Messi then joined Paris Saint-Germain on a two-year deal – which happens to come to an end this summer.
      Barca have been linked with a reunion with Messi, with president Laporta leaving the door open for a return.
      However, Messi’s brother Matias claims the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will NOT return to Barca, and if he does, President Laporta will have to be kicked out.
      On Messi’s nephew, Tomi’s Twitch stream, Matias said on Barca: “I have a SPORT clipping stuck in my house that says: ‘Messi should return to Barcelona’; and I subtitled it ‘hahahaha, we are not going back to Barcelona, and if we do, we are going to do a good cleaning. Among them, kick out Joan Laporta’.
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      “People (in Barcelona) did not support him.
      “People should have gone out to do a march or something, let Laporta leave and Messi stay. The Spanish are traitors.
      “I tell you because I want it to come out of our guts and not listen to things that are not true.”
      Messi spent 21 years at Barca, winning 35 trophies during his time there.
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      He also won six of his seven Ballon d’Ors at the Camp Nou.
      With Messi’s future at club level unknown following Argentina’s World Cup 2022 win, his camp has swiftly distanced itself from Matias’ comments.
      A source told SPORT: “Matias’ opinion is individual.
      “It does not have to coincide with Leo’s or with that of other members of his family or those around him.” More

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      Chelsea and Man Utd target Sofyan Amrabat ‘offered to play for FREE’ in order to secure transfer to skint Barcelona

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      WORLD Cup star Sofyan Amrabat reportedly offered to play for FREE in order to secure a move to Barcelona. The Fiorentina midfielder had his eyes set on a big move after starring for Morocco in Qatar.
      Amrabat’s reputation exploded after a string of brilliant performances for Morocco at the 202 World CupCredit: EPA
      But a transfer to cash-strapped Barcelona could not done despite Amrabat’s best efforts.
      The 26-year-old was willing to play for nothing if it got him a dream move to the Nou Camp, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      They report the star was willing to allow his wages to be funnelled to Fiorentina to help Barcelona pay for a loan.
      This would have added onto the £5.3m loan offer Barcelona reportedly lodged to try and bring him to Catalonia until the end of the season.
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      But Fiorentina managed to successfully fend off interest in their star man.
      Chelsea and Manchester United have also been linked to Amrabat with Erik ten Hag’s side believed to have been pushing particularly hard for a January move.
      The Dutchman managed Amrabat for two seasons at Utrecht and was likely aware of his talent before he revealed it on the world stage with Morocco.
      Alongside midfield partner Azzedine Ounahi – who was also linked with a move to England – the pair helped propel Morocco to the country’s first ever World Cup semi.
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      The African nation unexpectedly finished top of their group before knocking out the likes of Spain and Portugal on their way to the semi-finals.
      France would prove too much for Walid Regragui’s side in the semi-finals. More

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      Man Utd handed double transfer boost over Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati as Barcelona ‘must slash wage bill by £177m’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati as Barcelona need to make big wage cuts, according to reports.The Catalan giants remain in a bad financial state and pressure is mounting on them to resolve these issues.
      Frenkie de Jong is wanted by Man UtdCredit: Getty
      Barcelona could have to cash in on Ansu FatiCredit: AFP
      LaLiga chief Javier Tebas has told the club they must reduce the amount they pay on salaries per year by £177million, claim Mundo Deportivo.
      Barca could be forced to sell a number of top stars that are on hefty wages, handing United encouragement that they could snap up some of their players.
      The likes of Sergio Busquets and Sergi Roberto both see their contracts at the Nou Camp expire at the end of this season, which would free up some cash, but more may be needed.
      Jordi Alba, Franck Kessie, Ousmane Dembele and Ferran Torres may also depart.
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      Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has chased the signing of De Jong ever since he got the job, keen to rekindle his relationship with the player he coached at Ajax.
      However, the 25-year-old himself and Barcelona have both blocked any transfer to the Premier League.
      De Jong was left angry when he was owed a reported £400,000 in deferred wages by the club but it appears the disagreement has now been settled.
      Man Utd are keen to add another central midfielder to the squad and the Red Devils may go back in for him this summer.
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      They are also keen on winger Ansu Fati, who has made only nine starts this season and could therefore be available.
      Barca want to keep the 20-year-old although they could reportedly consider bids of around £90million.
      Fati has scored 25 goals in 89 games with the wonderkid’s progress halted by persistent injury problems. More

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      Barcelona looking to seal deal for ‘next Suarez’ Vitor Roque as 17-year-old Brazilian wonderkid stars at Paranaense

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      BARCELONA are reportedly closing in on the signing of Vitor Roque.The teenage sensation, known as “Tigrinho” in his native Brazil, has been earmarked for a transfer to the Camp Nou.
      Vitor Roque has been tipped for a transfer to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      The Brazilian wonderkid has scored six goals in six games at the U20 South American ChampionshipsCredit: EPA
      Roque currently ply’s his trade for Brazilian Serie A outfit Athletico Paranaense.
      And according to Sport, Spanish giants Barcelona believe the 17-year-old has the mentality and characteristics to replace Luis Suarez in the medium term.
      However, more immediately he would fill the space left by Memphis Depay following his cut-price transfer to Atletico Madrid.
      Roque has been in terrific form for the Brazil Under 20 side at the 2023 U20 South American Championships, with six goals in as many games.
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      This tally puts him just three behind the record set by Neymar in 2011.
      The report indicates the Blaugrana have contacted two main figures at the South American club in order to get a deal over the line.
      The first is legendary coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who moved into a football coordinator role following his retirement from management.
      The other is club CEO Alexandre Mattos, who is regarded as one of the most effective operators in the country after his success building the reigning champions Palmeiras.
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      Barcelona’s financial limitations mean a transfer will need to be a cost-savvy one, with his current market value estimated to be under £10million.
      But before the next window rolls around they will have a Europa League play-off clash against Manchester United to contend with. More

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      Ex-Barcelona star Jasper Cillessen sued by ex-partner for ‘abandoning family by not paying child’s hospital costs’

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      FORMER Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen is reportedly being sued by his ex-partner for allegedly not paying his child’s hospital costs. The goalie is currently playing out in the Netherlands after several years in between the stick for Spanish clubs.
      Cillessen was the back-up keeper at Barcelona between 2016 and 2019Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      He moved to Eredivisie last summer as he returned to youth club NEC.
      Off the pitch the keeper could be set to face trouble as AS report that his ex-partner Maria Moran has sued him.
      Cillessen allegedly did not pay the hospital fees of his and Moran’s young daughter, which is reported to have come to 1,200 euros, which is just over £1,000.
      Moran, who works as a journalist, has now reportedly filed a complaint over abandonment of family.
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      AS report that the father of Moran had to pay the hospital fees from his savings.
      Cillessen has not yet publicly addressed the allegations.
      The 33-year-old, spent three years at Barcelona between 2016 and 2019.
      He was back-up keeper for the most part and would only make a handful of appearances every season, normally in cup competitions.
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      The goalie would then head to Valencia where would stay for three years also.
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      The Dutchman had previously spent five years at Ajax.
      He is now back in Holland in his second spell at NEC, having previously broken into their first team from the youth academy in 2010. More

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      Inter Milan reveal they DID speak with Lionel Messi over sensational transfer.. but couldn’t compete with PSG millions

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      INTER MILAN have revealed they attempted to land Lionel Messi when he left Barcelona – but could not compete with PSG’s financial muscle. Europe’s biggest clubs were put on high alert during the summer of 2021 as one of football’s greatest players suddenly became available.
      After an incredible World Cup, Messi is looking to end his club season on a highCredit: Getty
      Barcelona’s financial issues left Messi with no choice but to leave the Nou Camp, leading to the star giving a teary press conference as he confirmed his departure.
      PSG quickly emerged as the favourite – but other teams had been eyeing the Argentine.
      Italian giants Inter were among the those clubs and even held talks with Messi. But Inter legend and club vice-president Javier Zanetti told DAZN that ultimately they could not compete with their European rivals.
      He said: “I was surprised when he [Messi] left Barcelona.
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      “Realistically, we cannot compete with PSG or Premier League clubs, but due to our rapport, we spoke when there was a chance.”
      It quickly became clear that Messi’s was bound for the Parc de Princes to link up with Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
      The 35-year-old fell short of his very high standards in his opening season at Paris Saint-Germain.
      He scored six goals and registered 14 assists in 26 league games.
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      But this season has seen the forward return to his irresistible best and he is already in double figures for both goals and assists.
      Whatever he achieves at PSG this season, it is unlikely to top Messi’s incredible feat in Qatar.
      Going into the 2022 World Cup knowing it was going to be his last chance to win football’s most coveted trophy, he was consistently brilliant and dragged Argentina into the final.
      He was then the difference maker in a bonkers final as the South American side saw off France on penalties.
      Messi is currently in discussions with PSG over a new contract with his deal running out in the summer. More

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      Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes, 17, signs for Barcelona as he follows in legendary dad’s footsteps

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      THE son of Barcelona legend Ronaldinho has followed in his father’s footsteps and signed for the club. Joao de Assis Moreira, known as Joao Mendes, has joined the Catalan giants after being on trial since January.
      Joao Mendes has joined Barcelona, where his father Ronaldinho starredCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldinho’s son is a strikerCredit: Instagram
      Ronaldinho is a legend at Barca and says he’ll now be ‘more present than ever’Credit: AP:Associated Press
      The 17-year-old was previously at Brazilian side Cruzerio before his contract was terminated.
      He supposedly possesses some of the same silky skills his dad was famous for, but he is a striker rather than an attacking midfielder.
      On his son’s move, Ronaldinho said via Marca: “Yes he is coming now.
      “I’m never out of the club. Barcelona is part of life. Wherever I go I take Barcelona with me.
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      “With the arrival of my son at Barca I’ll be more present than ever.”
      Mendes will now join the iconic La Masia academy, which is responsible for nurturing talent like Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Gavi and current manager Xavi.
      Ronaldinho currently works as an ambassador for the club
      The 42-year-old has legendary status at the Nou Camp after an incredible five season stay.
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      Ronaldinho played 207 times, netting 94 goals and registering 70 assists.
      The Brazil icon helped the team win two LaLiga titles and one Champions League trophy.
      He was also crowned the 2005 Ballon d’Or winner while at Barca. More