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      Ex-Arsenal star Hector Bellerin close to leaving Barcelona… but transfer could be scuppered by Spurs at last minute

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      BARCELONA right-back Hector Bellerin could reportedly have a loan transfer to Sporting Lisbon scuppered by his old club Arsenal’s rivals, Tottenham.Bellerin, 27, joined Barcelona on a free transfer from Arsenal last summer, but he has been limited to just seven appearances so far this season.
      Hector Bellerin’s loan move to Sporting has been scuppered after Tottenham failed to sign Pedro PorroCredit: Getty
      He has less than six months remaining on his contract, but the LaLiga giants are open to offloading him before the end of the 2022-23 campaign.
      The Athletic reported that Bellerin was on his way to Portugal.
      Sporting were close to signing the Spaniard on loan until the end of the season.
      Bellerin was supposed to act as a replacement for Pedro Porro, who before Monday was on the verge of joining Tottenham in a £40million transfer.
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      But Sporting moved the goalposts and the deal is now OFF.
      The Portuguese club tried to change the terms of the deal at the last minute leaving Porro devastated, according to The Athletic.
      That could see Bellerin’s transfer scuppered by old rivals Spurs, leaving him stranded at the Camp Nou.
      Sporting had originally planned to sign Tariq Lamptey on loan, however Brighton were unwilling to let him leave on a temporary basis.
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      Bellerin spent 10 years at Arsenal before joining Barcelona last year.
      He fell out of favour at the Emirates Stadium in 2021 and consequently joined Real Betis on loan.
      The Gunners then decided to terminate his contract so he swapped North London for the Nou Camp.
      Barcelona sit at the top of the LaLiga table, six points clear of rivals Real Madrid. More

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      Sporting ‘want shock Hector Bellerin transfer if Pedro Porro joins Spurs with ex-Arsenal man struggling at Barcelona’

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      SPORTING LISBON are reportedly eyeing up Barcelona full-back Hector Bellerin as a replacement for Tottenham target Pedro Porro.The former Arsenal man, 27, has started just five games for the Catalan giants since joining from Real Betis in the summer.
      Hector Bellerin has failed to make any real impact since joining BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      He has already been linked with a move to Jose Mourinho’s Roma.
      But according to The Athletic, Sporting are now “exploring the possibility” of acquiring Bellerin if their wingback Porro leaves for Spurs.
      Antonio Conte’s men are keen to get a £40milion deal over the line for the 23-year-old Spaniard, although no agreement has yet been reached.
      Meanwhile, Bellerin is understood to be “open” to joining Sporting should such a deal materialise.
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      His contract is set to expire with Barcelona in the summer.
      Sporting have been linked with Brighton man Tariq Lamptey, 22, as a replacement for Porro.
      But the Seagulls’ reluctance to let the Ghanaian international go has forced the Portuguese club to look elsewhere.
      And while Sporting are keen on Bellerin, they are yet to contact Barcelona about a potential move.
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      If Porro does leave, he will leave a big void to fill in the Sporting team.
      His superb performances saw him receive a Spain cap in 2021.
      And he has been sensational for Sporting so far this season, contributing three goals and 11 assists in 25 matches.
      Two of his best displays came against Tottenham in the Champions League, before Sporting failed to qualify through the group. More

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      Barcelona have attempt to register Gavi as first-team player REJECTED by LaLiga and are now banned from adding to squad

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      BARCELONA’S attempt to register wonderkid Gavi as a first-team player has been REJECTED by LaLiga – and the Spanish giants are banned from adding to their squad.Gavi, 18, is currently listed as an academy player despite being a full Spain international.
      Barca have been blocked from registering Gavi as a first-team playerCredit: Rex
      The midfielder signed a new contract in September and Barca thought it followed LaLiga’s criteria for a first-team player.
      And so they were confident their request to register Gavi would go through when they sent over the documentation.
      But according to The Athletic, Barca’s attempt to register the La Masia wonderkid was turned down.
      Barca are now unable to register any new contracts on their wage bill due to LaLiga’s salary caps.
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      The Nou Camp club had thought the departures of Memphis Depay and Gerard Pique would allow them to register Gavi.
      Barca have a negative balance, which is largely due to their Champions League exit in the group stages.
      And so LaLiga did not validate Gavi’s extension.
      Barca will have to significantly reduce their wage bill in summer, or find new sponsorships to register contracts.
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      They will also not be able to call upon last summer’s tricks and pull any more economic levers.
      It allowed Barca to register players but this avenue has been stopped after LaLiga changed its rules to reduce their impact on the salary limit calculation.
      Barca have been saving the No6 in their squad for Gavi since last summer.
      They wanted to hand Gavi the iconic shirt worn by current manager Xavi.
      But he will have to stick with the No30 as he cannot wear a squad number below 25 due to technically still being an academy player.
      Defender Ronald Araujo is in the same situation as Gavi.
      He agreed to a contract extension until 2026 but is still not registered with LaLiga as a first-team player. More

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      Barcelona and Sevilla KICKED OUT of Copa de la Reina after breaking rules with Osasuna going through despite 9-0 defeat

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      BARCELONA and Sevilla’s women teams have been kicked out of the Copa de la Reina for fielding ineligible players. The Royal Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] confirmed their ruling today, meaning Osasuna head into the last 16 despite their crushing 9-0 defeat at the hands of Barcelona.
      Barcelona Femeni’s dominant reign over Spanish football has been dealt a blowCredit: Getty
      Barcelona Femeni, nine-time winners of the cup, fielded Brazilian striker Geyse against Osasuna.
      However she was sent off in the quarter-finals of last year’s competition while playing for Madrid CFF and was meant to be serving a suspension.
      Barca said the ban had not shown up on the RFEF’s website or internal system that is used by clubs.
      The Catalan club have now been fined £1,000 but have ten days to appeal the disqualification.
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      Sevilla have also been thrown out of the cup for also using a player who should not have been on the pitch.
      Nagore Calderon was sent off against UD Granadilla Tenerife in last season’s quarter-final.
      But Sevilla brought her off the bench in a 1-0 win over Villarreal, landing them in hot water.
      Villarreal will now take their place in the quarter-final.
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      Barcelona have won the competition for the last three years and in five of the last six seasons.
      They have proven to be the dominant team in Spanish women’s football over the last few years.
      Barcelona Femeni have won the league three times in a row and have won all 14 games they have played this season.
      They have also won the Spanish Supercopa for the second successive year after being Real Sociedad 3-0 in the final. More

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      Liverpool transfer target Amrabat ‘spotted at Barcelona stadium for win over Getafe’ as he is linked to LaLiga giants

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      LIVERPOOL have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat after he was spotted watching Barcelona at the Nou Camp, according to reports.The Moroccan midfielder was one of the standout performers at the World Cup, helping fire his nation all the way to the semi-finals in Qatar.
      Sofyan Amrabat is wanted by both Liverpool and BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      His inspired displays have led to several top clubs entering a battle to sign the Fiorentina star.
      But it appears Barcelona could be leading the race as the 26-year-old was seen watching the team from the stands as they beat Getafe 1-0 on Sunday night, claim outlet Relevo.
      Amrabat supposedly tried to keep his identity under wraps by wearing a cap, but he was still spotted.
      The player did not attend any meetings with club chiefs, yet they do have a good relationship with Amrabat’s representatives.
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      It could take a bid of £35million to sign him.
      And Barca supposedly want a midfielder as they look to identify a replacement for veteran Sergio Busquets.
      The Catalan giants are also keeping tabs on Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi in case they cannot seal the deal for the La Viola ace.
      Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are also keen on Amrabat, who previously expressed his desire to work with Diego Simeone.
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      Liverpool have shown an interest in the player too, with manager Jurgen Klopp desperate to freshen up his midfield options after a disappointing campaign so far.
      The Reds have been linked with England and Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham but face fierce competition from Manchester City, Real Madrid and Manchester United. More

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      Atletico Madrid sign Memphis Depay as ex-Man Utd star completes cut price £2.6m transfer from cash-strapped Barcelona

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY has completed a transfer from Barcelona to Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old has been picked up by Atletico following Chelsea’s loan transfer of Joao Felix.
      Atletico Madrid have completed the signing of Memphis Depay from BarcelonaCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Depay trained with Atletico Madrid on Thursday before his deal was announcedCredit: EPA
      The fee for the transfer was agreed on Wednesday morning and is understood to be worth £2.6million.
      Barca also say the deal includes a “preferential but not compulsory purchase option” for them to sign Atleti winger Yannick Carrasco.
      Depay was given permission by Barcelona to miss training on Wednesday in order to complete the transfer.
      And the ace was also allowed to join in Atletico’s training session yesterday.
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      He has signed a two and half year deal at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.
      The Dutchman joined Barcelona on a free transfer in 2021 after allowing his contract at Ligue 1 side Lyon to expire.
      Despite initially being the club’s starting striker, the acquisitions of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Robert Lewandowski soon saw him fall down the pecking order.
      Following Aubameyang’s transfer to Chelsea on deadline day in the summer window, Depay’s game time has remained limited – partly owing to a thigh issue which saw him miss 12 games.
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      Depay struggled in La Liga for Barcelona this season
      The Dutchman has cost just under £3mCredit: EPA
      But now, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, Depay has left behind the cash-strapped Camp Nou in a cut-price deal.
      He scored 14 times in 42 appearances for the club.
      There was some reported interest in a transfer from the Premier League, with the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle and former club Manchester United all considering a move.
      However, with Felix’s move away from Madrid, Diego Simeone pressed the club to sign Depay from the La Liga leaders.
      Yannick Carrasco’s agent, Pini Zahavi, revealed there were talks for the Belgian to move in the opposite direction.
      And following Barcelona’s “optional purchase” announcement, it remains to be seen whether the Belgian ends up at the Nou Camp before deadline day. More

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      Ilkay Gundogan ‘AGREES to join Barcelona in free transfer at end of season’ after seven years at Man City

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      ILKAY GUNDOGAN is set to join Barcelona in the summer, reports claim.Reports in Spain say the 32-year-old will leave Manchester City when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      Ilkay Gundogan is set to join Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Gundogan has an agreement in place to join the LaLiga giants, according to Spanish outlet El Chiringuito.
      He has been free to talk to overseas clubs since January 1st as he is in the final six months of his contract.
      The German midfielder has played 278 games for Manchester City since joining from Borussia Dortmund in 2016.
      He was the first signing of the Pep Guardiola era.
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      But he is alleged to want a new challenge when his current deal comes to an end.
      Gundogan was elected as club captain for the current campaign by his City team-mates after Fernandinho left.
      He has won four Premier League titles, four League Cups and the FA Cup during his time at the Etihad.
      But, with his contract expiring, Gundogan has been linked with a move in recent weeks.
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      And cash-strapped Barcelona appear to have won the race for his signature.
      The club’s lack of finances means they have been targeting free transfers.
      Frank Kessie, Marcos Alonso, Hector Bellerin and Andreas Christensen all joined Barca for free last summer.
      Barca also looked at signing N’Golo Kante, another star who is out of contract at the end of the season, according to the Telegraph.
      But the Frenchman appears set to extend his deal with Chelsea, with the Spaniards now moving for Gundogan. More

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      Barcelona and Atletico Madrid plan to swap Memphis Depay and Yannick Carrasco in shock transfer, says agent

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      BARCELONA and Atletico Madrid are planning to swap Memphis Depay and Yannick Carrasco in a shock transfer.Carrasco’s agent, Pini Zahavi, confirmed talks between the two Spanish clubs are ongoing.
      Memphis Depay appears set to leave BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Atletico Madrid and Barca are claimed to be planning a swap deal involving Depay and Yannick CarrascoCredit: Rex
      Barca forward Depay has been strongly linked with a move away from the club this month.
      Both Manchester United and Arsenal are rumoured to be interested in the 29-year-old.
      Atletico Madrid are also keen, having lost Joao Felix on loan to Chelsea.
      Depay is out of contract at the end of the season, and Barcelona will look to get what they can for him this month.
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      As a result, they want Carrasco, 29, as part of a swap deal for the Dutch striker.
      And Carrasco’s agent told Belgian newspaper Nieuwsblad, via Marca: “The plan is to trade Yannick for Memphis.
      “There is nothing concrete yet, nor do I know if it will work, but negotiations are ongoing.
      “Yannick likes Barca and is a good player.”
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      However, reports in Spain have shut down any suggestions of a swap deal.
      Relevo claim Atletico want to sign Depay for free, and if they can’t this month they will wait until the summer when he is out of contract.
      The club are also claimed to be willing to let Carrasco leave – but value him at a whopping £52million – making a swap deal impossible.
      Carrasco has scored four goals and provided two assists in 23 games this campaign for Atletico.
      Depay on the other hand has one goal in just four appearances all season. More