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      Argentine wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni at centre of transfer tug-of-war between Real Madrid and Barcelona

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      REAL MADRID and Barcelona are locked in a transfer battle to sign Argentina wonderkid Gianluca Prestianni.The 16-year-old is currently playing in his homeland for Velez Sarsfield.
      Gianluca Prestianni is being chased by both Real Madrid and BarcelonaCredit: Football Manager 2023 / Sega
      Despite his young age, the winger has already made his senior debut for the club.
      That made him the third-youngest player ever to appear in Argentina’s top-flight after legends Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero.
      Prestianni’s leadership qualities and raw pace have made him a standout to watching scouts.
      Now Marca are claiming that both Real Madrid and Barcelona, who meet tonight in the Spanish Super Cup, are readying moves.
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      And the two LaLiga giants are continuing to monitor his progress before opting to launch a bid.
      Madrid have looked towards the Brazilian market over recent years for young talents.
      However, Pestrianni is due to get an Italian passport this summer.
      And that means that the teenager would not occupy a non-EU spot in their squad.
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      But they could face serious competition from their arch-rivals.
      Barcelona are currently embarking on a rebuild of their squad under Xavi.
      And they too seem ready to battle the Bernabeu side for the youngster’s signature over the coming months. More

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      Arsenal ‘revive Raphinha transfer interest after Chelsea hijack Mudryk deal – but Barcelona name eye-watering price’

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      ARSENAL are interested in signing Barcelona star Raphinha, according to reports.The development comes after Chelsea beat the Gunners to the signing of Mykhailo Mudryk.
      Arsenal want to sign Barcelona winger RaphinhaCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have missed out on Mykhailo Mudryk to ChelseaCredit: Reuters
      The Gunners had multiple bids for Mudryk rejected before Chelsea agreed a £97million bid with Shakhtar Donetsk for the winger.
      Now Arsenal have turned their attention to Raphinha after previously showing an interest in the Brazilian while he was at Leeds, report Sport Italia.
      Barcelona won the race for his signature in the summer, sealing a £57m deal.
      But according to Sport the Spanish giants are demanding £88m to let him leave, despite him scoring only two goals in 18 LaLiga games.
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      Arsenal are believed to have submitted an inquiry to Barcelona about Raphinha’s availability.
      The Gunners are yet to make a bid for the 26-year-old but that could change after missing out on Mudryk.
      Raphinha has struggled to re-create his Leeds form at the Nou Camp and risks being sold if he does not turn around his form.
      Manager Xavi and the rest of his backroom stuff are thought to be getting “impatient” with the South American as they “expect much more from him”.
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      Ousmane Dembele has made the right flank position his own ahead of Raphinha.
      And there is a danger Ansu Fati could also leapfrog the ex-Leeds playmaker if his performances do not improve. More

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      Tottenham scouting Israeli wonderkid Oscar Gloukh but face major competition from Barcelona for £8million transfer

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      TOTTENHAM are scouting Israeli wonderkid Oscar Gloukh, according to reports.The 18-year-old plays for Maccabi Tel-Aviv and is being eyed by a number of clubs across Europe.
      Tottenham and Barcelona have scouted Oscar GloukhCredit: Getty
      Gloukh operates as a No10 and has not taken long to establish himself in the side.
      He has scored nine goals in 31 games in his short career and Tottenham are monitoring his situation, reports Israeli outlet ONE.
      The report claims several top European clubs are interested, including Roma, Ajax and Borussia Dortmund.
      LaLiga outfit Real Sociedad have reportedly made a move while Barcelona are also keeping tabs.
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      The Catalonians have sent scouts to watch Gloukh, who recently signed a contract until 2025.
      Despite that, the attacking midfielder could be available for £8million amid interest from Marseille, Monaco and Benfica.
      Spurs may not be ready to make a move for Gloukh in January but they could try to sign Brighton star Leandro Trossard.
      The winger wants to leave the Seagulls and revealed he does not intend to sign a new contract with the club, with his current deal set to expire in 18 months.
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      Another Tottenham target Milan Skriniar has also refused to sign a new contract with Inter Milan and could be set to leave.
      Spurs have been interested in the centre-back since the summer but may have to fight off interest from Chelsea and PSG to land the Slovakian. More

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      Ronaldinho’s son set to follow in famous father’s footsteps as 17-year-old trains with Barcelona’s world famous academy

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      RONALDINHO’s son is set to follow in his father’s footsteps with the 17-year-old training at Barcelona’s famous academy.Dad Ronaldinho played 207 times for the Catalan giants, scoring 94 and assisting 70.
      Ronaldinho and son JoaoCredit: Instagram
      The Brazilian is one of Barca’s club legendsCredit: Getty
      The Brazil icon won two LaLiga titles, a Champions League and a Ballon d’Or during his five-year spell at Camp Nou.
      And according to ESPN, Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes de Assis Moreira could follow in his footsteps after being handed a trial at the club.
      Joao is with Barca after terminating his contract with Brazilian side Cruzeiro early.
      And should he impress Barca, he could be signed to the club’s Juvenil A side.
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      Barca is one of the most well known academies in world football.
      In recent seasons, it has nurtured talents such as Gavi, Ansu Fati and Alejandro Balde.
      All are contributing to Xavi and Co’s Spanish league title charge.
      Barca are sat top of the table after 16 games played.
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      They have collected 41 points and are three above defending champions and rivals Real Madrid.
      Barca did, however, crash out of the Champions League early.
      They finished third in their group and will now contest the Europa League for a second season in a row.
      A round of 32 double header with Manchester United will be played next month. More

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      Chelsea flop Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s hopes of rejoining Barcelona face huge stumbling block due to LaLiga rule

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG looks set to face failure over any potential return to Barcelona after a LaLiga rule emerged prohibiting a move. The Gabon striker has endured a tough spell since signing for Chelsea, and now reportedly wants to return to the Nou Camp.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won’t be allowed to move back to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But it seems his wishes will fall on deaf ears after it was revealed such a move is not legal.
      Fifa rules stipulate that a player cannot play for more than two clubs in a season unless the calendar is different – opening up the possibility of an MLS move.
      Since Barcelona were his previous club, a transfer is fine under these rules.
      However, the Royal Spanish Football Federation has a rule which makes a deal impossible.
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      Article 130 reads: “A player may be registered in only one team of a club, without the possibility of being withdrawn and released by the same club in the course of the same season, except in cases of force majeure or regulatory provision.
      “Likewise, during the course of the season, he/she may not be registered and play in more than three different teams.”
      In addition, La Liga’s Article 141.5 says: “Footballers whose licence is cancelled may not, in the course of the same season, obtain a licence in the same team of the club to which they were already associated.”
      This means that had the move been a loan instead, a return would have been permitted.
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      Barcelona would have “loved” the idea of bringing back the 33-year-old, who scored 13 times in 24 games for them last season.
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      Aubameyang joined Chelsea in £10million deal in the summer, but has failed to impress on his return to England.
      He has scored just three times in 16 games and not performed well either.
      The ex-Arsenal ace would have been hoping to prove a point after being frozen out at the Gunners by Mikel Arteta.
      In the club’s Amazon: All or Nothing series, Arteta revealed he had a dossier of all his past indiscretions.
      He told a member of his coaching staff: “I have everything documented, with the dates, the times, the conversations, how it happened, why it happened . . . because if one day it’s needed.
      “(Aubameyang) has been late, apart from all the (other) issues, many times.” More

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      Lionel Messi called a ‘hormonal dwarf’ and ‘sewer rat’ by ex-Barcelona board member in shocking abusive leaked emails

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      LIONEL MESSI was labelled a “hormonal dwarf” and “sewer rat” by an ex-Barcelona board member, according to a sensational report. World Cup winner Messi left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain upon the expiry of his contract in 2021.
      Lionel Messi was the subject of some unsavoury messages by Barcelona’s former boardCredit: Rex
      The leaked messages were directed at Barcelona president Josep BartomeuCredit: EPA
      Former legal chief Roman Gomez Ponti allegedly sent the scathing remarksCredit: AFP
      However, Barca chiefs were left infuriated by a press leak which shared details of the contract offered to Messi – which would have seen him net almost £500million – prior to his emotional exit.
      And Spanish outlet El Periodico revealed messages allegedly sent in a group chat between the club’s former hierarchy on January 31, 2021.
      The chat the messages were sent in included ex-president Josep Bartomeu, CEO Òscar Grau, directors Pancho Schroder and Javier Sobrino, executives Jordi Moix, Oriol Tomàs and David Bellver and legal chief Roman Gomez Ponti.
      Ponti, in particular, fired a sharp-tongued message to Bartomeu regarding his favouritism of Messi.
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      In his message he said: “Barto, really, you can’t be such a good person with this sewer rat.
      “The club has given him everything and he has dedicated himself to marking a dictatorship of signings, transfers, renewals, sponsorships just for him, etc.”
      Ponti ranted about Messi’s power at the club in demanding new deals for team-mates Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba.
      He then ranted about the renewal fee for Ansu Fati’s contract, which went to Messi’s brother and agent Rodrigo.
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      Ponti then went on to speak about “blackmail” and Messi’s lack of support as the Covid-19 pandemic hit.
      He added: “And above all the accumulation of blackmail and rudeness that the club and those who work have suffered from this hormonal dwarf that owes Barça life … ah!
      “But when they come badly given (pandemic) you receive the mythical WhatsApp: ‘presi, lower the salary to others, but do not touch me and Luis.'”
      Ponti then blasted Messi as a “pesetero,” meaning money-grabber.
      The financial difficulties of the club eventually saw Messi leave as Barcelona could not lower their wage bill enough to accommodate the 35-year-old.
      These difficulties have continued, and despite a summer which saw them trigger a number of “economic levers” to help them do business, recent reports still suggest they are £178m over budget in wages. More

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      Chelsea star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang wants Barcelona transfer return just months after quitting amid season struggles

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG wants to return to Barcelona just FOUR months after he left to join Chelsea.The Gabon international has endured a nightmare return to the Premier League and is out of favour under Graham Potter.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has struggled since arriving at ChelseaCredit: Getty
      The striker has not scored in his last 10 games in all competitionsCredit: Rex
      He’s hasn’t started a game since lining up against his former club Arsenal in November and has scored just three goals.
      And Aubameyang has looked a shadow of his former self in recent weeks, highlighted by the fact he was subbed off after being subbed on against Manchester City last week.
      As a result, AS claim the 33-year-old is unhappy at Chelsea and wants to go back to Spain.
      The report states that Aubameyang is so desperate that he would be willing to return to any cost.
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      And he’s even been in touch with manager Xavi.
      But a return to the Nou Camp is only likely to happen if Barca manage to offload Memphis Depay, who’s being linked with Atletico Madrid.

      Fabrizio Romano has also claimed that the La Liga leaders would “love” the idea of re-signing the striker, but only on a free and once more stated it would hinge on Depay’s future.
      Barcelona are the only club that Aubameyang can sign for because he’s already played for two teams this season.
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      Despite the frontman’s struggles, Potter confirmed that he’s back in the squad for Thursday’s West London derby at Fulham.
      And he’ll be hoping to end his TEN game run without a goal at Craven Cottage. More

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      Barcelona ‘ask LaLiga about Aubameyang transfer’ with Chelsea ace unable to join ANY other top European club

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG could be set for a return to Barcelona just five months after leaving.Spanish outlet Jijantes FC claims the Catalan club have asked La Liga about the salary they would be permitted to offer the Chelsea flop.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s only chance of staying at the highest level if he leaves Chelsea this season is a move back to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang, 33, joined Chelsea from Barca in a £10m deal in summer.
      However, he has scored just once for the club and barely featured under boss Graham Potter.
      Aubameyang has also been linked with Atletico Madrid, but such a move will not be possible in this transfer window.
      Under Fifa rules, players are only allowed to play for two clubs per season.
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      The only exception to this rule is for players joining leagues with a different calendar (ie the MLS, which has a 2023 rather than 2022/23 season).
      As Aubameyang came on as a sub for Barcelona on the opening day, he is ruled out of a move to any other major European club.
      For the transfer to go through however, Barca must overcome their own financial crisis.
      The report from Jijantes says that Xavi’s team must get Franck Kessie and Memphis Depay off their books to even have a chance of completing the Aubameyang deal.
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      Journalist Fabrizio Romano added that while Barcelona “love” the idea of getting Aubameyang back, any deal will have to be a free transfer.
      The Gabon international and former Arsenal captain enjoyed a fruitful seven months at the Camp Nou in 2022, scoring 13 goals in 23 games.
      However, the marquee signing of Robert Lewandowski coupled with Barca’s financial problems meant all parties decided a move to Chelsea was for the best. More