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      Barcelona ‘rushing to finalise Antoine Griezmann’s Atletico Madrid transfer’ amid interest from Man Utd

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      BARCELONA are reportedly trying to rush through a cut-price £22million deal for Antoine Griezmann to join Atletico Madrid permanently.The Frenchman, 31, has hit the headlines this term due to the bizarre clause inserted into his loan agreement.
      Barcelona are trying to push through an agreement with Atletico for Antoine GriezmannCredit: Getty
      He has only been appearing off the bench after the hour mark for Diego Simeone’s side.
      That is due to Atletico being obliged to pay Barcelona £35m if he plays in 50 per cent of their game time during his loan period.
      Forward Griezmann is growing increasingly frustrated over his substitute appearances, which has sparked Manchester United’s interest.
      Erik ten Hag is believed to be plotting a January swoop for the World Cup winner if his current situation at Atletico remains unsolved.
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      However, now a fresh report from Mundo Deportivo claims that Barcelona are looking to negotiate a transfer with their LaLiga rival’s for a reduced £22m.
      And they want the deal completed by January 7 – the date the two teams face each other for the first time this season in LaLiga.
      Barca could still take legal action if it is not resolved but they would rather try to find an amicable compromise first.
      The Catalan team are insisting that Atletico have already triggered the option to buy during the first of his two-year loan when he featured for over 50 per cent of their game time.
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      From his eight games this campaign, Griezmann has chipped in with three goals – two of which have come in LaLiga.
      All of his outings in the Spanish top-flight have come after the 60th-minute this season.
      Atletico boss Simeone has strongly hinted that the restrictions have been placed on him from the higher-ups at the club. More

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      Ex-Arsenal chief Raul Sanllehi ‘repeatedly made Neymar cry and claimed ex-Barcelona star had many personal problems’

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      EX-BARCELONA director of football Raul Sanllehi made Neymar cry on several occasions.The former Catalan chief, 56, also claims that the Brazilian left the club after a row with his father over a bonus payment.
      Neymar was reportedly made to cry several times by former Barcelona director of football Raul SanllehiCredit: Getty
      Sanllehi, who was Arsenal’s head of football until 2020, told Marca that Neymar has personal issues and is “lost” and “vulnerable”.
      He said: “I have told you all separately that the problem in this case was the player’s head. 
      “The boy is in a bad way, he has many personal problems, he is very confused and very vulnerable. 
      “So he has mistakenly thought that by running away from Barcelona he will also run away from his problems when really what he should do is face them and not leave. 
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      “I have spoken directly with him, repeatedly, I have made him cry more than once, and he has admitted to me on more than one occasion that he was lost.”
      The former Gunners chief explained that the winger’s father was at fault for him leaving the club after a financial dispute.
      Sanllehi added: “The father’s anger came when he saw the signing bonus published. He said ‘I don’t trust you, you have repeatedly deceived me’.
      “He demanded the immediate payment of said bonus, something that Barcelona did not do, and that’s when Neymar left.”
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      Sanllehi’s comment come after a week of leaks out of the Spanish club’s financial department.
      One of the leaks details the lucrative contract awarded to global superstar – and now Neymar’s Paris Saint-Germain team-mate – Lionel Messi.
      Messi’s demands from 2020 appeared to suggest he wanted a whopping signing-on bonus of £8.7million.
      He also wanted a private jet, plus VIP boxes at the Nou Camp for his AND Luis Suarez’s families.
      Former Manchester United star Gerard Pique also had contract information shared.
      Reports suggest the defender did “very serious damage” to the club owing to conflicting private interests to those of the club.
      Pique demanded £124m gross across his five-year contract from 2017 which followed on from him telling the club he wanted to be paid more than rival Sergio Ramos. More

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      Barcelona draw up three-man transfer shortlist to replace Sergio Busquets including Man City star Rodri

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      RODRI has been earmarked as one possible name to replace the indomitable Sergio Busquets at Barcelona at the end of the season, reports suggest.Busquets, 34, is set to leave the Nou Camp when his contract expires at the end of the season after 15 years of distinguished service in the first team.
      After almost 700 club appearances and 35 trophies won Busquets is set to leave Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Rodri is one of three names Barcelona have on their shortlist to replace BusquetsCredit: Getty
      And the Catalonia-based giants have drawn up a three-man list of candidates to replace him, as reported by Sport.
      Manchester City stalwart Rodri is one of the names on the list, and he is joined by fellow Premier League star Jorginho.
      The other name on their list is Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich.
      Barcelona have an idea of who tops their wish list but will weigh up the economic factors of such deals.
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      Rodri and Kimmich both have valuations of at least £70million – values the club consider to be high.
      Consequently, it means Chelsea star Jorginho is the most likely candidate to replace Busquets in the summer.
      The Italian’s future at Stamford Bridge has been up in the air for some time now.
      The 30-year-old has less than a year left on his current deal, meaning he will be a free agent in the summer unless Graham Potter deems him worthy of a new deal.
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      Previous reports had already hinted that Barcelona were tracking Jorginho with a view to making a move happen as early as January.
      Due to the World Cup break Jorginho has just under two months to convince Potter and Todd Boehly of his value beyond this season if he is to earn a new contract before the next transfer window.
      But Barcelona will be waiting in the wings regardless.
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      Frenkie de Jong reveals he never wanted Man Utd transfer in brutal statement despite turbulent summer at Barcelona

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      FRENKIE DE JONG has revealed he NEVER wanted to join Manchester United in the summer despite his future at Barcelona being up in the air at the time. The Dutchman, 25, was at odds with Barca in the summer over millions in wages still owed to him.
      De Jong says he ‘always wanted to stay’ at Barca in the summer despite Man Utd’s interestCredit: Rex
      De Jong was slapped with an ultimatum to either leave or take a major pay cut.
      And so a deal between United and Barca for the midfielder, which would see him reunite with old Ajax boss Erik ten Hag, worth £72million was agreed.
      But despite the financial dispute, Barca and De Jong repaired the damage to the relationship – something the player wanted all along.
      De Jong, who is away on international duty with Holland, opened up on a possible move in a press conference.
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      He said in a brutal slap-down of United: “I always wanted to stay at Barcelona and this is why I always remained calm in the summer.”
      And on his relationship with Barca, De Jong wasn’t keen to get into details.

      De Jong added: “I can’t give too much details away.
      “But look.. the club has it’s own ideas and I have my own ideas too and sometimes this clashes with each other.
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      “But at the end of the day things went OK.”
      De Jong is still very much in Barca boss Xavi’s plans.
      The ex-Ajax ace has played eight times so far this season and has one league goal to his name.
      Barca had a big summer spend and brought in star names such as Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha and Franck Kessie.
      Xavi is hoping to close the gap on current LaLiga and Champions League holders Real Madrid.
      Barca are sat second in the table, two points off Real at the top of the league.
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      Sergio Busquets ‘set to sign for David Beckham’s Inter Miami on free transfer after deciding to QUIT Barcelona’

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      SERGIO BUSQUETS looks set to call time on his 22 year career with Barcelona amid interest from David Beckham’s Inter Miami.According to reports, the veteran midfielder will depart the club when his current deal ends on June 30, 2023.
      Busquets is reportedly heading to Inter Miami after his contract ends with BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      It was rumoured that the MLS club were heavily interested in the defensive midfielder, with the aim of making the World Cup winner their franchise player.
      The 34-year-old is reported by Sport to have made his intentions to leave a while ago, as well as stating that he’s passionate about his new adventure.  
      Despite starting four out of a possible six games this season, the emergence of youth in the Pedri and Gavi will have no doubt provided a timely reminder that the end is near.
      The Barcelona captain was handed his debut by Pep Guardiola against Racing Santander in 2008, fast forward fourteen years and he is now being managed by his midfield partner in that very game, Xavi.
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      685 appearances later, a glittering career has seen him lift eight LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues, as well as achieving international glory with Spain.
      The midfield maestro has also been repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League in the last few seasons.
      According to reports the Spanish midfielder has the option to play for an extra year beyond this season.
      Barcelona’s financial struggles could also be a factor as the captain agreed to a substantial reduction in his wages.
      According to Catalan outlet ARA, there hasn’t been much progression with Busquets and Pique as they are both owed huge sums.
      FC Barcelona have to pay €52M to Gerard Piqué & €50M to Sergio Busquets next season.
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      Memphis Depay reveals why he snubbed summer transfer offers amid interest from Man Utd and Tottenham

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      MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham target Memphis Depay claims he snubbed summer moves as he relished fighting for his place at Barcelona.Depay was reportedly offered to Chelsea BEFORE they signed fellow Barca frontman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      Barcelona’s pacy Dutch forward Memphis Depay spurned interest from a string of top European clubs in the last transfer windowCredit: Getty
      And he has remained a bit-part player at the Nou Camp – with star recruit Robert Lewandowski netting eight times in six LaLiga games.
      But former United fringe man Depay insists he is happy he stayed.
      The Holland star told ESPN: “Other clubs came and then you just look at your options. I decided to fight for my chance here.
      “I was the top scorer of Barca with Aubameyang. I love competition and I don’t walk away from it. I enjoy being at Barca.”
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      Depay hit the second goal as he started Saturday’s 3-0 win over Elche.
      Bayern Munich legend Lewandowski bagged the other two strikes as Barca went top for 24 hours until Real Madrid beat Atletico.
      And ex-Lyon hero Depay, now on international duty, said: “It’s nice to be able to perform and score a goal just before you have to join the national team.
      “It’s just a reminder that you are still good at it.. not that I have doubts about that.
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      “Things changed 360 degrees, but I am someone who never gives up.”
      New United boss Erik ten Hag eventually splashed out £85.5million for winger Antony from old club Ajax.
      And Spurs went with £60m Everton striker Richarlison. More

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      Martin Braithwaite hits out at Barcelona over brutal axing and tells club to ‘think about people’s mental health’

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      MARTIN BRAITHWAITE has blasted the brutal treatment he received at Barcelona. The Denmark striker was locked in a stand-off with the Catalan giants this summer, who made it clear they wanted him out.
      Braithwaite playing for his new club Espanyol against Real SociedadCredit: Getty
      Barca needed Braithwaite’s £100,000 a week contract off the wage bill to help them register all the new stars they had signed.
      They made him an outcast and publicly criticised the former Middlesbrough striker after he dug in his heels and insisted he would only leave if they paid up his contract in full.
      Barca fans turned on the star before he was rescued by a deadline day move to city rivals Espanyol.
      But Braithwaite, 31, says clubs cannot simply use players as pawns without thinking about the impact it will have.
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      He told Danish paper Ekstra Bladet: “Did I take it as bullying, I actually don’t know. But I think it’s important that you always think about other people’s mental health.
      “That’s the way it is. I know how things work in this world. Unfortunately, football is also a business.
      “In many ways, I can only smile a little at all the things that have taken place behind the scenes
      “I think I have disproved many critics. I was top scorer last season before I got injured.
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      “But then there was a change of coach, he wanted something else, and that is part of football life.
      “Xavi didn’t believe in my abilities, so I had to leave. I had known for a long time that the coach did not believe in me and that I had to move on from Barcelona.”
      But the move to Espanyol seems to have worked out well for all parties involved, with Braithwaite scoring twice in his first two La Liga games for his new club.
      And Barca are enjoying a rip-roaring start to the season, sitting just two points behind Real Madrid in the table.
      Braithwaite added: “I am incredibly happy about the switch to Espanyol, I have settled in quickly, and the project I am part of suits me very well.”
      “When I play at Barca next time, I want to go on the pitch to win. How the fans react, I can’t control. It is completely out of my hands.” More

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      Barcelona plot sensational transfer for Marco Asensio with Real Madrid star having one year left on Bernabeu contract

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      BARCELONA are reportedly hoping to snatch Marco Asensio from bitter rivals Real Madrid with the Spain star’s contract expiring next summer.The Catalan giants are looking to continue their rebuild under manager Xavi following a summer spending spree.
      Barca could move for Marco Asensio in January or next summerCredit: Getty
      Barca snapped up the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde, Raphinha and Franck Kessie.
      And according to Mundo Deportivo, Xavi and Co would like to sign soon-to-be out of contract Real ace Asensio as their next marquee signing.
      Asensio, 26, will be out of contract at the Bernabeu next summer and could leave for free.
      The report adds that if Asensio’s contract situation is the same come the winter transfer window, Barca may decide to act then.
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      Barca may be able to get Asensio for a lesser fee in January, or wait until the summer to get him for free.
      In a boost to Xavi’s side, Asensio’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has a good relationship with club president Joan Laporta.
      Barca have enjoyed a strong start to their LaLiga campaign.
      They’re still unbeaten after six games played and only trail Spanish champions Real by two points.
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      Barca ran out 3-0 winners in their last league outing against Elche.
      Lewandowski bagged a brace and Memphis Depay got the other in the convincing victory. More