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

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      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.
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      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.
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      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

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

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      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.
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      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.”
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      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

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

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      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.
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      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.
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      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.
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      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

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

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      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.
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      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.
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      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

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      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang WANTS to seal Chelsea transfer this summer if Barcelona sell – despite Man Utd holding talks

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG could reject Manchester United and move to Chelsea instead this summer, according to reports.Barcelona are open to selling the striker, 33, as they look to recoup funds.
      Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would prefer a move to Chelsea over Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Aubameyang only joined the Catalan club in February and scored 11 goals in 17 LaLiga appearances last season, sparking interest from Chelsea and United.
      Erik ten Hag is keen to add the forward to his squad and United have reportedly held talks with Barca about a move.
      But if Barcelona do let Aubameyang leave the striker would rather join Chelsea, report the Daily Mail.
      The Gabon international worked with Thomas Tuchel previously at Borussia Dortmund and he was a big hit in Germany, scoring 141 goals in 213 appearances for the club.
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      A move to the Blues would also allow Aubameyang to return to London – where he spent four years playing for Arsenal.
      But in order for Chelsea to land the striker they must meet Barcelona’s asking price, which is believed to be around £21million.
      And Aubameyang is not pushing to make a move happen given he is happy playing at the Nou Camp, despite the risk of less game time following the signing of Robert Lewandowski.
      The news will come as a blow for Ten Hag and United as they urgently look to recruit a new striker.
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      There are several players reported to be on the club’s radar including Leicester star Jamie Vardy.
      Most recently, the Red Devils were said to have had a £110m bid for Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix turned down.
      His team-mate Matheus Cunha is also thought to be of interest for United, who are looking at Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic too. More

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      ‘Most toxic situation in world football’ – Barcelona outcast Dest warned against ‘career-derailing’ Man Utd transfer

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      SERGINO DEST has been warned his career could be derailed if he joins Manchester United.The Barcelona full-back has been told he has no place in Xavi’s plans going into the season, with the Spanish club ready to let him go for £17million.
      Sergino Dest has been warned Man United are the most toxic situation in world footballCredit: Getty
      Manchester United are currently the front-runners to sign him despite interest from the likes of Chelsea.
      However, Dest has been warned his career could be derailed if the joins the ‘toxic’ environment currently present at Old Trafford.
      Major League Soccer veteran Herculez Gomez told ESPN he would be better off staying at Barcelona to sit on the bench rather than joining United this summer.
      He said: “There is no more toxic situation in all of world football like Manchester United.
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      “A career derailer if you will for most, no for all. Cristiano Ronaldo has his career derailed at this very moment, what hope does Sergino Dest have.
      “I understand you have a centre-back playing your position right now if you’re Dest, but listening to Xavi it almost feels like he’s leaving the door open (to force his way back in).
      “I don’t think it’s that grim for him at Barcelona compared to what it could be like at Man United.
      “You may get paid better and you may all of a sudden play, but if things don’t go well where do you go from there.”
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      Barcelona are already eyeing up Dest’s replacement, and have drawn up a list of candidates including Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin.
      Barca lost out on first-choice target Cesar Azpilicueta after he signed a new two-year deal with Chelsea.
      However, along with Bellerin, Barcelona are also looking at the prospect of signing Tottenham flop Juan Foyth, but will need to pay his £35m release clause to current club Villarreal. More

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      Chelsea given mega Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang asking price by Barcelona – despite Catalans getting him on free transfer

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      BARCELONA have put a £21million price tag on Chelsea transfer target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to reports.The cash-strapped Catalan giants are attempting to raise funds in a bid to sign Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.
      Barcelona want £21m for Poerre-Emerick Aubameyang under a year after getting him for freeCredit: Getty
      In order to do this, club officials are willing to offload three players, including Aubameyang.
      Chelsea are known to be interested in signing the striker following the departures of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.
      But new chief Todd Bohely will have to offer up a significant fee if he wants to push the deal across the line.
      According to Spanish journalist Gerard Romero, Barcelona will not entertain any offers less than £21m for Aubameyang.
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      The club want to receive at least half the fee they paid out to sign Robert Lewandowski from Bayern Munich, which came to a total of £42.5m.
      That is despite the fact that they signed Aubameyang on a FREE TRANSFER from Arsenal just eight months ago.
      The striker had his contract terminated by The Gunners in January after being frozen out of the squad for disciplinary reasons.
      But, he was quick to settle in at the Nou Camp and has since scored 13 goals in 24 appearances.
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      Aubameyang is now tipped for a Premier League return, with Chelsea claimed to be frontrunners in the race to sign him.
      Thomas Tuchel hinted at a move last week. He said: “I enjoyed working with him. It was a pleasure.
      “This has nothing to do with the situation now, but some players stay your players because you were very, very close. We have a very close relationship.”
      But, SunSport revealed on Monday that Manchester United will battle Chelsea for his signature.
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      Erik ten Hag is on the hunt for attacking reinforcements with Cristiano Ronaldo pushing for a move away.
      After losing out on signing Darwin Nunez, the Dutchman has now identified Aubameyang as a top target. More

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      Barcelona are treating Frenkie de Jong like a ‘piece of MEAT’, slams Lineker amid Man Utd and Chelsea transfer interest

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      GARY LINEKER feels Barcelona are treating Frenkie de Jong like a “piece of meat.” The Dutch midfielder has been locked in a wage row with the Catalan giants this summer as the club attempt to balance their books. 
      Lineker, pictured at LaLiga x Premier Sports season launch event, says former club Barca are treating De Jong like a ‘piece of meat’Credit: LaLiga
      United have been chasing De Jong all summerCredit: AP
      Barcelona provided De Jong with an ultimatum of leaving the club or taking a huge wage cut after claiming the deal he signed in 2020 was illegal. 
      Fees have already been agreed with Manchester United and Chelsea but the former Ajax star is refusing to leave unless he is paid the £14million he is owed in deferred wages. 
      And Lineker, who played for Barca between 1986-89, said: “I feel for Frenkie a bit. 
      “He’s been treated a bit like a piece of meat in the whole thing for circumstances totally out of his control. 
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      “He’s a gifted young player and it’s very important for him he doesn’t go somewhere he doesn’t want to go. 
      “He has the playing cards in his hand in that sense. 
      “He will have to be quite strong. It is so weird. 
      “Barcelona seemingly want him but something has to give and it just seems a shame for it to end up like this.” 
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      Barcelona are stuck in financial turmoil after having to sell off assets in order to register their new signings.
      Robert Lewandowski, Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen were only registered with La Liga hours before their first game of the season.
      But despite the circus, LaLiga TV host Lineker believes his old club can win the title if their financial gamble pays off. 
      Lineker, 61, added: “I got a feeling Barca can do it. 
      “It has been a bit all over the shop but they have managed to bring in some top players. 
      “At some point Real Madrid will go over the top with their great players. 
      “Modric, Benzema and Kroos are all in their mid 30s and at some point father time is going to catch up with them. 
      “It’s a gamble what Barcelona have done but it might pay off. 
      “They were in a perilous position and only had two choices.
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      “They could have gone soft and hoped the money came in from ticket sales but they have gone this way.
      “It could implode but hopefully not.” 
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