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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

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      Ex-Barcelona star Gerard Pique ‘sends secret message’ to Shakira with number plate of Twingo he drove to taunt her

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      FORMER Barcelona star Gerard Pique sent ex-girlfriend Shakira a secret message with the number plate on his Renault Twingo, according to theories online.Shakira and Pique announced they had split in May last year following unconfirmed claims the footie ace was cheating on his long-term partner with a younger woman.
      Pique’s Twingo which he used to troll ex ShakiraCredit: Instagram
      Pique also partnered with watch company CasioCredit: Instagram
      The ex-couple were together 11 years and have two children togetherCredit: Getty
      Retired defender Pique, 35, is now living in a penthouse apartment with his new girlfriend, 23-year-old Clara Chia.
      Pique and Shakira reached a custody settlement for their two sons after a 12-hour marathon meeting with lawyers late last year.
      And they agreed to sell their five-storey Barcelona property.
      But the bitter split took a new twist with Shakira dropping a diss track on her ex-man and his new partner.
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      Last week, 45-year-old Shakira released a new song which takes a swipe at love rival Clara’s age with the lyrics: “I’m worth two 22s.
      “You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo, you traded a Rolex for a Casio.”
      A spat involving savage jibes and even a row over a bizarre witch doll have played out in public.
      But Pique too could play that game.
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      And so he turned up to his new seven-a-side Kings League in an £8,000 Renault Twingo.
      He also landed a sponsorship deal with Casio — adding that the cheaper watch would “last a lifetime”.
      However, theories online suggest Pique went a step further than just turning up to Kings League in a Twingo.
      The number plate of the Renault is 2511 MDJ.
      And Marca claim it refers to the specific day, 25 November, that the singer left the Barcelona home, which she shared with Pique and his two children.
      The Spanish outlet goes on to say that the initials are “alluding to the spite of” Shakira following the split. More

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      Ex-Barcelona star seen leaving wild Shakira party as singer blasts out new anti-Pique hit at full volume

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      A FORMER Barcelona star was pictured leaving a party at Shakira’s house.The retired footballer was reportedly leaving the singer’s house as she loudly played her new song on full volume.

      Shakira posted a video from the party on TwitterCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      Patrick Kluivert was reportedly at the partyCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Colombian singer released a dis-track titled ‘Shakira: BZRP Music Sessions #53’, in which she targets her ex Gerard Pique.
      Pique, a former Barcelona star himself, and Shakira split last summer as the Spaniard left Shakira for the then 22-year-old Clara Chia Marti.
      The track included lyrics such as “I’m worth two 22s. You traded a Ferrari for a Twingo, you traded a Rolex for a Casio”, as she took a swipe at Pique and his new partner.
      The song has gone viral and is one of the most listened to songs at the moment.
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      To celebrate its success, the 45-year-old reportedly threw a party at her house.
      During the gathering, Shakira posted a video on Twitter of herself and her friends listening to the new track at a very loud volume.
      And one of the guests is believed to be former Barcelona star Patrick Kluivert.
      The retired forward was reporteldy snapped by Europa Press driving away from the home, by AS.
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      The Dutchman is close friends with Shakira due to the relationship between the winger and his wife, Rossana.
      Pique hung up his boots mid-way through the current LaLiga season.
      He played his last game for Barcelona in November.
      However, he reportedly wants to come out of retirement to play for second-tier side FC Andorra.
      But the financial restrictions and strict rules regarding this make such a situation difficult. More

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      Barcelona target Ilkay Gundogan free transfer as they look set to miss out on Chelsea star N’Golo Kante

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      BARCELONA are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City star Ilkay Gundogan.The LaLiga giants are hoping to sign the midfielder on a free transfer in the summer.
      Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly attracting interest from BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Gundogan’s contract at the Etihad Stadium expires at the end of the season and he will be available on a Bosman deal.
      Barcelona have been a big mover in the Bosman market due to the club’s recent financial constraints.
      They signed the likes of Frank Kessie, Marcos Alonso, Hector Bellerin and Andreas Christensen on free transfers last summer.
      The Catalonian side had been interested in signing N’Golo Kante, but he is closing on a new contract at Chelsea.
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      Therefore the club have turned their attention to Gundogan, according to The Telegraph.
      The German is able to discuss terms with Barcelona now as he is in the last six months of his deal.
      But as the report suggests, a deal will hinge on whether or not the 32-year-old signs a new deal with Man City.
      Gundogan was Pep Guardiola’s first transfer when he arrived at the club seven years ago in 2016.
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      The German is an important member of the team as he is the current captain.
      He took over the role from Fernandinho following the Brazilian’s departure last summer.
      He had played an important role in the club’s four Premier League titles since his arrival. More

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      Barcelona fear transfer for Aubameyang from Chelsea will be blocked due to ‘Dani Ceballos rule’

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      BARCELONA are reportedly looking into the possibility of re-signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea.The 33-year-old has endured a miserable spell at Stamford Bridge since arriving from the Nou Camp in September.
      Barcelona are reportedly keen on bringing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to the clubCredit: Getty
      And Barca are keen on bringing Aubameyang BACK to the club already.
      However, the La Liga side fear they are legally unable to re-sign him, according to the Telegraph.
      They are said to be looking into whether they are legally allowed to pursue a move for the out of favour striker.
      Fifa rules say Aubameyang can only play for Chelsea or Barcelona this season.
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      But four years ago Dani Ceballos tried to move back to Real Betis on loan from Real Madrid in January, having only swapped Betis for the Bernabeu a matter of months previously.
      However, Article 126.5 of the Spanish FA’s rulebook says players who have had their licence cancelled can’t get a new one of the same club in the same season.
      Aubameyang played once for Barca this season before joining Chelsea.
      So the club are fearful he legally won’t be able to play for them again this campaign.
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      Aubameyang has failed to impress since joining Chelsea in £10million deal on a two-year contract.
      He has scored just once goal in 10 Premier League games, and has not started a match since November.
      Spanish outlet AS say Aubameyang is desperate to return to Barcelona no matter the cost. More