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      Memphis Depay emerges as shock Chelsea transfer target after Man Utd links with Barcelona ready to rip up contract

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      MEMPHIS DEPAY has emerged as a shock transfer target for Chelsea, according to reports. The forward is ready to be let go by Barcelona if a deal can be struck in the next few hours.
      Chelsea could be in for a shock move for Memphis Depay from BarcelonaCredit: AP
      As reported by Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have emerged as late contenders to land the Dutch star.
      And Barca will rip up his contract and allow him to leave for free if personal terms can be agreed with Chelsea.
      Depay, 28, is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp following the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha this summer.
      And with the club in financial ruin, getting Depay off the wage bill would be a welcome boost.
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      Depay scored 12 goals in 28 LaLiga games in his first season but has been an unused sub in all three matches so far this term.
      However, there are just a few hours to go until the 11pm deadline.
      It is said Depay – linked with a free transfer to Juventus or even a shock return to Manchester United earlier in the window – put in a request to leave the club on Wednesday.
      However, Barcelona will only sanction the termination of his contract if he can strike a deal with Chelsea in time as Thomas Tuchel looks to bolster his attack.
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      But Romano adds there are no advanced talks taking place at this stage.
      Chelsea’s primary focus is securing Depay’s Barcelona team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      It is understood a £12million fee plus Marcos Alonso is in place to land the former Arsenal captain on a two-year deal with an option of a third.
      Aubameyang will land in London around 5pm to complete the final details of his Stamford Bridge switch, just seven months after being shipped out by Mikel Arteta at the Emirates. More

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      Arsenal agree to let Hector Bellerin leave on free transfer to join Barcelona despite having 12 months left on contract

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      ARSENAL have agreed to let Hector Bellerin leave on a free transfer, according to reports.The 27-year-old is now set to join Barcelona.
      Arsenal have terminated Hector Bellerin’s contractCredit: Getty
      The Gunners have agreed to let him leave a year early, according to The Athletic.
      And the right-back has already agreed a return to his former club Barca.
      He is now awaiting permission to travel to Spain when the paperwork goes through.
      Bellerin is claimed to be taking a pay cut to make the move possible, and is waiving any money owed to him by Arsenal.
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      Barca are in need of a right-back, with Dani Alves leaving the club for a second time and Sergino Dest poised to join AC Milan.
      Bellerin was not part of manager Mikel Arteta’s plans at the Emirates and has not been part of the first-team squad this season.
      He spent the last campaign on loan at Real Betis, and had been keen on a return to the Spanish outfit this summer.
      But they couldn’t afford a fee, and although he has now been let go for nothing, he is destined for the Nou Camp.
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      The Gunners had originally been keen to cash in on Bellerin with a year still to run on his deal.
      While Bellerin himself was hoping that the club would let him leave for free.
      And now, on the final day of the window, his wish has been granted.
      It ends Bellerin’s 11-year association with the Gunners, having originally joined the Academy from Barcelona in 2011.
      In total he made 239 appearances for Arsenal, scoring eight goals and providing 21 assists.
      The Spaniard also lifted the FA Cup three times during his time in North London. More

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      Dest ‘chooses Man Utd over Villarreal’ but loan transfer in doubt with Ten Hag and board split over Barcelona right-back

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      SERGINO DEST has reportedly chosen to join Manchester United with new boss Erik ten Hag keen to seal a transfer – but the board is split on the move.The American right-back, 21, is surplus to requirements at Barcelona and could be allowed to leave the Camp Nou permanently or on loan.
      Dest has agreed to join Man Utd but there’s no agreement in placeCredit: Getty
      Wan-Bissaka could leave if Dest joins the Old Trafford clubCredit: Alamy
      Spanish side Villarreal submitted a loan proposal, but there are concerns over whether they will be able to pay Dest’s salary.
      Man Utd are also interested in signing the pacey full-back, who worked with Ten Hag at Ajax.
      And according to Sport, Dest has chosen to join Man Utd if they can agree terms with Barca.
      Such a move would allow Aaron Wan-Bissaka to leave the club with West Ham and former club Crystal Palace keen on acquiring his services.

      However, Jonas Hen Shrag reports there is some reluctance within the club to let Wan-Bissaka leave – which could hinder United’s chances on signing Dest.
      Wan-Bissaka joined Man Utd three years ago for £50m.
      The right-back has made 127 appearances for the club but has found himself benched this season.
      Wan-Bissaka has played once in the Premier League, with that appearance coming in the 2-1 win over Liverpool.
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      The rest of the games he has had to watch from the sidelines.
      Diogo Dalot has been preferred on the right-hand side of the defence. More

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      Man Utd ‘exploring possibility of signing Barcelona star Dest and will allow Wan-Bissaka to leave if transfer gets done’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly plotting a late move for Barcelona star Sergino Dest.And if they managed to land the right-back, Erik ten Hag will then sanction an exit for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
      Man Utd are lining up a late swoop for Barcelona star Sergino DestCredit: Getty
      United will let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave if they land the American internationalCredit: Alamy
      Sky Sports claims United are preparing for a flurry of transfer activity ahead of Thursday’s deadline.
      The Red Devils today confirmed the £85.5million arrival of Brazilian forward Antony from Ajax.
      And United are also thought to be in the market for a new striker as Cristiano Ronaldo continues to push for an exit.
      But Ten Hag is focusing on signing a right-back too.
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      Diogo Dalot has started the season as Ten Hag’s preferred choice in the role.
      But he is now targeting Dest to bring more speed and attacking intent down the right flank.
      The duo worked together at Ajax during the 2019/20 campaign before Dest was snapped up by Barca.
      However, the 21-year-old is now up for sale as the Spaniards look to raise funds.
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      And United are considering a swoop before linked clubs – including league rivals Chelsea – make their move.
      Should Dest wind up at Old Trafford this week, United will then allow Wan-Bissaka to depart.
      The 24-year-old has made just one appearance this term.
      Wan-Bissaka cost United £50million to sign from Crystal Palace three years ago.
      And the Eagles are bidding to bring him back to Selhurst Park.
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      However, West Ham are also interested in a move.
      And both London sides will be watching United’s Dest developments closely. More

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      Atletico Madrid look to avoid £34m Barcelona transfer payment… by only playing Griezmann for 28 MINUTES per game

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      ATLETICO MADRID are attempting to avoid paying £34million for Antoine Griezmann – by only playing him for 28 minutes per game. The 31-year-old star is currently on loan at Atletico from Barcelona but has a contract stuffed with clauses.
      Griezmann has still netted two in three games despite his cameo appearancesCredit: Rex
      Atletico face having to pay £34m to buy him permanently if he plays more than half of their matches this season.
      This obligation is only reached if he plays a full 45 minutes of football in half the games.
      UOL report that to avoid activating the clause, Atletico are making sure to restrict his game time.
      The opening two LaLiga games saw him come off the bench at the same time and play for exactly 28 minutes.
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      In their most recent game at Valencia, Griezmann’s time on the pitch was fractionally less as he appeared on the 64th minute for the remaining 26 minutes of the game.
      Despite Diego Simeone limiting the Frenchman’s game time to very specific blocks, he has still managed to shine.
      He scored two minutes after coming off the bench against Valencia, while the opening game at Getafe saw him net 15 minutes from time.
      The only game he failed to make an impact in was the home loss against Villarreal, where Atletico had a player sent off.
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      It means Atletico have begun the season with six points from nine, with Real Madrid and Real Betis the only sides to make 100 per cent starts.
      Griezmann’s parent club Barcelona remain unbeaten on the field, but off the pitch the club continued to be mired in issues.
      Along with their creative attempts to ease their financial issues, the club have also clashed with the likes of Frenkie de Jong and Martin Braithwaite over unpaid wages and contract terminations. More

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      Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Frenkie de Jong spotted at airport ‘flying to London’ amid Barcelona exit talk

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      FRENKIE DE JONG is travelling to London ahead of a potential move to Chelsea.The Dutchman has been linked with the exit door from Barcelona all summer, with Manchester United leading the race for his signature early on.

      Frenkie De Jong arriving at the airport in BarcelonaCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
      De Jong has been linked with a transfer to Chelsea and Manchester UnitedCredit: @10JoseAlvarez @elchiringuitotv
      De Jong in action for Barcelona over the weekendCredit: Rex
      But now after appearing on the bench for the second time this season De Jong appears to be set to seal a transfer to the Premier League.
      De Jong, 25, was pictured at an airport where a plane was scheduled to take off to fly to London.
      It has previously been reported Chelsea struck an agreement with Barcelona over a transfer fee of around £63million.
      New Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has already splashed a massive amount of cash on improving Thomas Tuchel’s squad, with over £180m already spent.
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      Deals for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and Everton’s Anthony Gordon are also in the works, with the former flying to the US to complete a medical ahead of a move which could reach a world record fee for a defender.
      United also reportedly struck an agreement but their efforts to ensure De Jong reunited with Erik ten Hag have thus far proved fruitless.

      However, despite the transfer interest of these clubs De Jong’s movements are reportedly not transfer related.
      Samuel Marsden has reported the Barcelona squad were given a few days off following their 4-0 victory over Real Valladolid.
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      He maintains the most likely scenario regarding De Jong’s future is him staying at Barcelona, with no change to his salary conditions.
      Further reports have suggested De Jong’s reason for travel is the wedding of International team-mate and current Man United star Donny van de Beek, who gave him an invitation. More

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      Man Utd in transfer blow with Frenkie de Jong ‘expecting to stay at Barcelona this summer and rejecting move’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a transfer blow with top target Frenkie de Jong set to get his wish and stay at Barcelona this summer, according to reports. De Jong was at the top of United’s transfer wishlist as they looked to rebuild their midfield following Paul Pogba’s departure.
      De Jong will now stay at Barca this summerCredit: Rex
      The Red Devils were prepared to splash a whopping £71million on the Dutch ace, and make him the one of the club’s highest-paid stars with a weekly wage of £350,000.
      But De Jong’s repeatedly shunned United’s advances as he preferred to remain at the Nou Camp – despite Barca owing him £17m.

      And according to CBS’ Ben Jacobs, De Jong will get his wish and stay at Barca beyond this summer.
      United have been forced to abandon their pursuit of the player, Chelsea haven’t made any progress either and Liverpool are exploring alternative options.
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      Reports in Spain suggest De Jong has agreed to take a paycut.
      The midfielder and his agent will now restructure his contract with the club.
      Erik ten Hag instead turned to Real Madrid’s Casemiro to solve his midfield crisis.
      The five-time Champions League winner, 30, joined in a £70m move worth £350,000-a-week.
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      United may not be done in the transfer market either, with the Red Devils still negotiating for Ajax’s Antony.
      A breakthrough could be made in the transfer which is set to be worth an eye-watering £84m. More

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      Barcelona president Joan Laporta turns up to Nou Camp with black eye after suffering ‘domestic accident’

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      JOAN LAPORTA rocked up to the Nou Camp for Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Real Valladolid sporting a nasty-looking black eye.The Blaugrana president had a shiner for all to see as he made his way to his seat in the directors’ box.
      Barcelona President Joan Laporta was snapped with a black eye at the Nou CampCredit: EPA
      It has been claimed Laporta picked up his bruise as a result of a “domestic accident”Credit: Getty
      Laporta was in the stands alongside vice-president Rafael Yuste and Real Madrid legend and Valladolid’s president Ronaldo.
      He initially arrived wearing sunglasses, but once Ronaldo joined him, he took off his shades to expose his black eye.
      It remains unclear how exactly the 60-year-old picked up the bruise around his right eye.
      According to AS, the club state that Laporta was involved in a “domestic accident”.
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      Thankfully for Laporta, Barca didn’t let him down as they eased to a 4-0 win against Valladolid.
      Xavi’s side have now recorded back-to-back victories following their 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano in the opening match of the LaLiga season.
      In last week’s 4-1 win over Real Sociedad, Robert Lewandowski helped himself to a double in what were his first goals for the club.
      And the 34-year-old was at it again in Catalonia on Sunday night as he bagged another brace.
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      He broke the deadlock in the 24th minute with an effort from close range following a whipped in delivery by Raphinha.
      It was 2-0 shortly before half-time with Pedri firing low into the bottom corner after being picked out by Ousmane Dembele inside the box.
      Lewandowski then put Barca three to the good just after the hour mark with an exquisite backheel after latching onto Dembele’s through ball.
      Sergi Roberto then put the icing on the cake for the hosts in stoppage time. More