Barcelona transfer news

Subterms

    More stories

    • 188 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Memphis Depay keeping Tottenham and Newcastle on hold as Barcelona striker waits on Juventus transfer

      by

      MEMPHIS DEPAY will keep the chasing Premier League pack waiting — until he finds out if he has a move to Juventus.The former Manchester United attacker will reportedly leave Barcelona with the club set to terminate his contract.
      Memphis Depay is believed to be close to a move to JuventusCredit: Getty
      The LaLiga giants need to slash their wage bill and it is believed Depay is no longer wanted by manager Xavi.
      The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer but scored just 13 goals in 37 games last season.
      And he has now been knocked down the pecking order by the arrivals of Robert Lewandowski and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who has been subject to a bid from Chelsea.
      The Blues have also been linked with a move for Depay, but it is Tottenham who have held talks with the Netherlands international.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      However it is Juventus who now appear to be leading the race to sign Depay.
      The forward has reportedly met with the Juve board and negotiations are believed to be at an advanced stage.
      Reports claim Depay has verbally agreed to join the Italian side but Prem clubs are still monitoring his situation, with Newcastle also being linked with a transfer.
      The Dutchman is reported to be enticed by the prospect of a move to Serie A, but he has been ‘distracted’ by the approach from Tottenham as it would see him return to the Premier League.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Spurs boss Antonio Conte remains keen on the forward despite adding £60million Richarlison to his squad this summer.
      Spurs were originally willing to bid around £15m, but the club could now be offered the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer. More

    • 250 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Barcelona have 10 days to register Jules Kounde or risk losing him for FREE as he misses Real Sociedad clash

      by

      BARCELONA have just TEN DAYS to register new signing Jules Kounde or face seeing him leave on a FREE.The 23-year-old Spaniard joined the Catalan giants at the end of last month after Sevilla agreed to a transfer worth up to £46million.
      Kounde is still waiting to make his competitive debut for BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      But Barcelona’s perilous financial situation has left them struggling to register their new signings.
      Last week, Xavi’s men did finally register four of their latest acquisitions in Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie, Raphinha and Andreas Christensen.
      But Kounde was not included in that group and has been made to wait while Barca attempt to raise funds.
      Now it has been confirmed that he will NOT be eligible to play against Real Sociedad on Sunday evening.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      That is because LaLiga require the club to balance their books before Kounde can be registered.
      Barca had hoped the sale of Memphis Depay to Juventus would go some way to achieving this.
      However, talks have stalled about the potential transfer of the Dutch forward.
      And Sport are reporting that the departure of Depay alone would still not be sufficient enough to see Kounde registered.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      If he is not registered before the transfer window closes on September 1 then he will technically be able to join another club for nothing.
      This could open the door to Chelsea who had been monitoring Kounde all summer.
      Thomas Tuchel’s men ended up missing out on the Sevilla centre-back, but may be interested in a second opportunity should Barca fail to get their finances in order.
      The Blues are also chasing Leicester ace Wesley Fofana and Manchester United captain Harry Maguire. More

    • 200 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Barcelona agree to RIP UP Memphis Depay’s contract after just one year amid Juventus transfer interest

      by

      BARCELONA have reportedly agreed to rip up Memphis Depay’s contract.But a free transfer to Juventus is still yet to be completed as the two parties remain locked in talks.
      Barcelona are ready to terminate the contract of Juventus target Memphis DepayCredit: Alamy
      Fabrizio Romano claims Depay is no longer wanted by Barcelona.
      The Catalans need to free up funds so they can register new signings including Jules Kounde.
      And one player Xavi Hernandez is happy to sacrifice is Depay.
      The Dutch ace only joined Barca a year ago from Lyon on a free transfer.
      READ MORE ON TRANSFERS
      His Nou Camp deals runs for one more season until 2023.
      But Barcelona want to move Depay on as soon as possible.
      Tottenham were reportedly interested in the former Manchester United winger.
      Chelsea have also been linked as they pursue teammates Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong.
      Most read in Football
      Get Anthony Joshua at 40/1 OR Oleksandr Usyk at 25/1 to win with William Hill

      🥊AJ vs Usyk 2 confirmed fight time, TV and live stream info for tonight’s blockbuster
      Barcelona are now ready to terminate Depay’s contract for a clean break.
      But it’s Juventus who are in pole position as Max Allegri looks to boost his attacking options.
      It was reckoned the fallen Italian giants had already reached an agreement on terms with Depay.
      However, it’s now transpired they remain locked in talks over his salary and other details.
      Even so, the decision over Depay’s future lies with the player and Juve, as Barcelona have now given the green light to tearing apart his deal.
      Depay played 38 times for Barca last term, scoring 13 goals.
      But the arrivals of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, plus Ousmane Dembele’s contract renewal and Ansu Fati’s return from injury, have seen him plummet down the pecking order.
      Read More on The Sun
      Should he join, Depay would become Juventus’ sixth summer signing.
      Paul Pogba and Angel Di Maria joined on free transfers, while Andrea Cambiaso, Filip Kostic and Bremer were snapped up for a combined £55million. More

    • 163 Shares139 Views

      in Soccer

      Chelsea ‘make £15m transfer offer plus Marcos Alonso to Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’

      by

      CHELSEA have submitted a bid for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and offered Marcos Alonso to Barcelona in exchange, according to reports.Barca have been linked with a move for Alonso for much of the summer after already pinching Andreas Christensen off the Blues.
      Chelsea have made a £15million bid to sign Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Rex
      The Blues have offered Marcos Alonso to Barcelona in exchange for AubameyangCredit: Getty
      And though Chelsea previously ended negotiations to sell Alonso to the Catalans, they have now offered up the Spaniard along with £15million to sign Aubameyang, report The Athletic.
      And it is believed negotiating personal terms with the striker will not be a problem, with Aubameyang opting to join Chelsea over Manchester United.
      But the Gabon international is happy at the Nou Camp and would like to stay – with manager Xavi also wanting to keep hold of the star.
      However Barcelona need to sell to ease their financial turmoil and wish to remove his £80,000 a week salary from their wage bill.
      READ MORE ON CHELSEA
      The Spanish giants are believed to want around £21m to let Aubameyang go, but could be enticed by the opportunity to sign Alonso.
      Barca were thought to be close to completing a move for Alonso earlier this week after Chelsea accepted a £6m bid.

      And the left-back has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with Barca after speaking directly to Xavi about the switch.
      But the transfer cannot be completed until Barcelona register new signing Jules Kounde.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      That will only be possible if the club reduces its wage bill – which means Aubameyang may have to be sold first.
      Fellow summer signings Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen have finally been successfully registered with LaLiga following a lengthy delay. More

    • 263 Shares99 Views

      in Soccer

      Bizarre clause in Jules Kounde’s deal means he can quit Barcelona for FREE if he’s not registered before end of window

      by

      THERE remains a chance that Jules Kounde does not become a Barcelona player this season due to a clause in his contract, according to reports.The bizarre claim has been made by Spanish journalist Adria Soldevila who reports that he could walk away on a free transfer if the club don’t register him soon.
      Jules Kounde has only featured in pre-season games for Barcelona so farCredit: Getty
      Kounde, 23, has agreed to join Barcelona from Sevilla in a deal believed to be worth around £50million.
      However, the centre-back is currently nursing an injury so has therefore not been officially registered as a Barca player.
      Therefore it is reported that if he isn’t registered by the end of August he would be allowed to leave on a free transfer.
      The speculation further suggests that Barcelona would have to pay him £2million in contract clauses if this happens.
      READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
      LaLiga banned the club earlier this summer from registering new players until they met spending regulations.
      Kounde was not in the squad for their season opener at home to Rayo Vallecano and it remains to be seen whether he is available for the second match versus Real Sociedad this weekend.
      The Catalan giants reportedly therefore have less than two weeks to sort out the deal or he could depart.
      This unusual saga could become music to Chelsea’s ears after they were desperate to bring him to West London only for their £55million deal to be hijacked by Xavi’s side.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      With Barcelona battling financial difficulties the last thing they’d want is for the deal not to go through and lose a sizeable amount of money.
      Barca have spent heavily this summer bringing in the likes of Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, who both have been registered after delays.

      More players could be set to arrive at the Nou Camp with Marcos Alonso, Hector Bellerin and Bernardo Silva some of the players linked with moves.
      There could be departures too with Frenkie de Jong, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Sergino Dest all rumoured to be of interest to Premier League sides. More

    • 188 Shares149 Views

      in Soccer

      Robert Lewandowski has luxury £59,000 watch stolen outside Barcelona training ground… before chasing after thief

      by

      Barcelona star Robert Lewandowski chased a thief who stole his £59,000 watch as he signed autographs.Before an evening training session, the Poland hitman stopped to greet fans outside the club’s Ciutat Esportiva complex.
      Barca supremo Joan Laporta unveils star signing Robert LewandowskiCredit: Getty
      But one crafty thief used the distraction to open Lewandowski’s car door and make off with the high-end time piece.
      The striker sprinted after the culprit, who was eventually caught by police and the watch was then returned to a grateful Lewandowski.
      The 33-year-old joined Barca from Bayern Munich despite the Catalans being in financial turmoil which forced them to offload players before registering new signings.
      Chelsea and Manchester United both want Barca’s Dutch playmaker Frenkie de Jong.
      Read more in football
      While Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is also keen to link up with former Borussia Dortmund and Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
      But Lewandowski admitted he struggled in his La Liga debut against Rayo Vallecano.
      He said: “I was surprised when I saw six players inside their area and one of them marking me. This does not happen in the Bundesliga.
      “This way of playing is anti-football. I hope it’s the only team in the league that plays like this.”
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Barcelona’s financial woes have not stopped them raiding the Prem for Leeds Brazil star Raphinha and Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen.
      But there is also movement looking likely in the other direction, with Manchester United eyeing LaLiga for Real Madrid star Casemiro and Atletico’s Yannick Carrasco. More

    • 163 Shares189 Views

      in Soccer

      Barcelona ‘want sensational Lionel Messi transfer return from PSG ‘sooner rather than later’

      by

      BARCELONA will attempt to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain within the next year, according to reports.The cash-strapped Catalans’ money problems meant they had to let their iconic playmaker leave last season after over 20 years at the club.
      Messi could return to Barcelona within the next yearCredit: Getty
      Barcelona are still in deep financial trouble but have somehow managed to make six new signings this summer, including Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde.
      The Catalan giants are looking to regain the La Liga title this season for the first time in three years having finished 13 points adrift of Real Madrid last time around.
      Manager Xavi is eager to further strengthen his squad over the next few seasons.
      And one player that he is determined to bring in is Messi.
      Read More in Football
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, Barca chiefs want to see the seven-time Ballon dO’r winner return to the Nou Camp sooner rather than later.
      But, they are not expected to make a former offer until after the Qatar World Cup, which kicks off in November.

      One major question is how on earth they plan to pay the Argentina superstar, who earns over £600k a week in Paris.
      LaLiga have imposed a strict salary cap on Barca in an attempt to get them to balance their books.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      Messi’s old team-mates Sergio Busquets and Gerard Pique are among players who have taken huge pay cuts.
      Pique even reportedly offered to play for free this summer.
      But it is unknown whether Messi would be willing to do the same.
      Messi, 35, joined PSG in a shock free transfer from Barcelona last summer.
      However, he struggled to adapt to life in Ligue 1 and many fans have been unimpressed with his performances.
      The Argentina international was BOOED off the pitch following PSG’s 3-0 win against Bordeaux earlier this year.
      Read More on The Sun
      Mandatory Credit: Photo by Beretta/Sims/REX (10745407o) Ella Rae Wise ‘The Only Way is Essex’ TV show filming, Essex, UK – 14 Aug 2020Credit: Rex
      And some fans even vandalised the club’s training ground with a graffiti message urging him to leave France.
      Messi’s PSG contract expires next summer, so Barcelona could potentially negotiate a free transfer come January. More

    • 225 Shares199 Views

      in Soccer

      PSG ready to hijack Barcelona’s transfer move for Man City star Bernardo Silva with £59m bid for midfielder

      by

      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have joined Barcelona in the race to sign Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, according to reports.Barcelona have been pushing to sign the Portuguese playmaker, 28, since last summer, but the club’s financial situation has always prevented a deal from being completed.
      PSG are preparing an offer for SilvaCredit: Getty
      The cash-strapped Catalan giants are now attempting to fund a bid by offloading a number of first team players including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Sergino Dest, Memphis Depay and Frenkie de Jong.
      But, while club chiefs are desperately attempting to gather enough money for a suitable offer, PSG are preparing to swoop in and make a bid of their own.
      According to The Times, the Ligue 1 champions are working on a deal to sign Silva from Man City.
      PSG are understood to be willing to pay £59million for the midfielder, who has already hinted at a move away.
      Read More in Football
      The Parisians are confident that City will accept the offer and also believe that there will be no issues surrounding personal terms.
      Silva has been a first team regular in Pep Guardiola’s squad since joining Man City five years ago.

      In 252 appearances for the club he’s scored 48 goals and assisted 50.
      During that time he’s also helped City to four Premier League titles.
      Most read in Football
      FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS
      However, last week he hinted that he could be on his way out of Manchester before the transfer window closes next month.
      In a cryptic tweet following City’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth, he wrote: “A great performance from the team and a fantastic atmosphere!
      “I would also like to thank everyone at the stadium for those beautiful moments of love and support you guys showed me.” More