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      Barcelona slammed for ‘mafia’ treatment of Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Frenkie de Jong by Rafael van der Vaart

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      BARCELONA have been slammed for their “mafia” treatment of Manchester United and Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong.Holland legend Rafael van der Vaart reckons the Spaniards have acted like crooks regarding De Jong’s future this summer.
      Barcelona have been accused of ‘mafia’ treatment regarding Frenkie de Jong’s futureCredit: Getty
      Rafael van der Vaart has slammed Barcelona for their unacceptable behaviourCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Xavi Hernandez claims the midfield playmaker has a huge role at Barcelona this season.
      But behind the scenes, club president Joan Laporta has tried putting the squeeze on De Jong by making him take a major pay cut.
      That’s despite the club splashing out on expensive new signings including Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
      Meanwhile, De Jong is still owed over £14MILLION in unpaid wages from last season.
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      And Barca are now threatening to take legal action unless De Jong backs down.
      The situation has led to Chelsea and Man United both vying for the ace’s signature.
      Incredibly, De Jong’s preference is to REMAIN at Barcelona despite his treatment there.
      But one man who won’t shy away from what’s been going on is compatriot Van der Vaart.
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      The decorated attacker, who spent two seasons at Real Madrid, has hit out at Barca for their unfair tactics against De Jong.
      He believes the star is absolutely entitled to the contract he signed with the Catalans.
      And if there was a problem, it could easily have been resolved had Barcelona not taken such a hard stance from the outset.
      Van der Vaart told Ziggo Sport: “You can’t treat people like that.
      “Frenkie earns too much? First you sign a contract and then you fulfil it or you go on good terms, but not like that.
      “This is mafia and they must be punished.” More

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      Man Utd’s £70m transfer offer to Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong EXPIRES in yet another huge blow to Erik ten Hag

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have suffered another major blow in their pursuit of Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.The Red Devils had a £70million offer accepted for the 25-year-old Dutch midfielder last month.
      De Jong has been linked with a move to both Man Utd and ChelseaCredit: AP
      Ten Hag is keen to try and sign De Jong before the end of the windowCredit: Reuters
      But De Jong’s reluctance to move to Old Trafford and Barcelona’s inability to pay him £14.5m in outstanding wages has held up the deal.
      And, according to de Telegraaf podcast Kick Off, United’s offer has now expired.
      This looks set to open the door for Chelsea to complete a deal for the Holland international.
      New Blues owner Todd Boehly had been hoping to hijack the De Jong transfer and is now in a perfect position to do so.
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      Boehly will be optimistic about completing a fourth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella.
      Meanwhile, Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is desperate to bring in De Jong after a disastrous start to the season.
      United’s new manager watched his side lose 2-1 to Brighton on the opening weekend.
      And they were then humiliated by Brentford as Ten Hag’s men went down 4-0 before half-time.
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      He has already brought in Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez this summer – two players he worked with at Ajax.
      And De Jong was also a product of Ten Hag’s management before he joined Barca in 2019.
      However, Barca president Joan Laporta recently claimed both the player and club want De Jong to remain at the Nou Camp.
      Speaking about the ongoing transfer saga, he said: “He is a Barca player of great quality and we want him to stay.
      “He has offers but we want him to stay and he wants to stay too.” More

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      Marcos Alonso ‘agrees personal terms with Barcelona as Chelsea thrash out final details of £6m transfer’

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      MARCOS ALONSO has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, according to reports.And that means his transfer from Chelsea is on the verge of completion.
      Marcos Alonso is on the brink of completing his transfer to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      According to Bild’s Christian Falk, the ex-Real Madrid left wing-back, 31, will put pen to paper on a contract until 2025.
      However, the two clubs are currently said to be negotiating the final details of the deal.
      Barcelona look set to pay around £6m for the Spaniard, who is into the final 12 months of his current contract at Stamford Bridge.
      Xavi called Alonso to talk through the details over the move after the defender submitted a transfer request.
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      It was reported last week Barca hoped to fly Alonso over from London to Catalonia by tomorrow.
      That would give him time to complete his medical, sign on the dotted line and train with his new team-mates this week.
      Xavi had already penciled in this Sunday’s clash away at Real Sociedad as Alonso’s potential debut.
      Although he has not featured this term, he has gone through a full pre-season with Chelsea so is fit and ready to go – and will compete with Jordi Alba for the left-back spot.
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      Barcelona managed to get Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christensen and Raphinha all registered and involved in Saturday’s 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano.
      Sergio Busquets was sent off deep into injury time as the Nou Camp giants lost early ground to Real Madrid in the LaLiga title race. More

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      Chelsea transfer blow as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang happy at Barcelona and wants to fight for his place

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      PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG is reportedly keen to remain at Barcelona to fight for his spot amid rumours linking him with Chelsea.It has been claimed that the 33-year-old is “happy” at the Nou Camp despite former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel being keen for a reunion at Stamford Bridge.
      Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been linked with a move to ChelseaCredit: AFP
      The Blues gaffer recently lauded the Gabon international where he stated that the pair have a “very close relationship”.
      Aubameyang has been eyed up as a potential replacement for Timo Werner, who was allowed to return to RB Leipzig on a permanent deal.
      And SunSport have exclusively revealed how Manchester United are keeping tabs on the player amid uncertainty surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s future.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo, the ex-Arsenal skipper is keen to remain in Spain having only linked up with the Blaugrana earlier this year.
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      They have stated that Aubameyang is “happy” is Catalonia, where he knows he has the trust of boss Xavi.
      That is despite Barcelona bringing in Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha while also tying Ousmane Dembele down to a new deal.
      The Spanish news outlet has declared that Aubameyang wants to fight for his role in the team.
      Though Mundo Deportivo have conceded that the forward could be tempted to make the move to Chelsea where he has been told he would be guaranteed a starting spot.
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      It is understood that Barcelona would be willing to part ways with Aubameyang to raise funds in order to land Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva.
      Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Xavi wants to keep the player, but the club will sell if they receive a £25million fee.
      And Barcelona remain keen on securing the services of Blues left wing-back Marcos Alonso.
      He tweeted: “Barcelona have asked around €30m [£25m] fee for Pierre Aubameyang during the weekend, Chelsea wanted to spend way less than this.
      “Talks continue, as Marcos Alonso is still part of the conversations.
      “Tuchel, pushing for Aubameyang as priority… but Xavi insists to keep him.” More

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      Barcelona ‘line up Hector Bellerin free transfer’ with Arsenal outcast seen as cheap option for right-back slot

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      BARCELONA are lining up Hector Bellerin as an option to fill in their squad’s right-back slot.Bellerin is out of favour at Arsenal and is pushing for a move away from the club for a fresh start.
      Hector Bellerin wants out at ArsenalCredit: Getty
      And this could come in the form of a move to Barcelona, who are now considering the Spaniard as a cheap option due to him being available on a free transfer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
      While Barcelona have activated a number of “economic levers” to bring players in this summer, departures remain a necessity.
      Among those earmarked to leave the club is full-back Sergino Dest, who Manchester United and Chelsea are targeting in a potential £17million move.
      Bellerin would represent a cost-effective and natural replacement for the Dutch-born American.
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      Dest has struggled to live up to expectations at the Nou Camp following his move from Ajax in 2020.
      Therefore, Bellerin, who was on loan at Real Betis last season, could come into the Barca set-up to replace the outgoing Dest for a fraction of the price.
      It has also now emerged Bellerin wants Arsenal to TERMINATE his £110,000 per week contract so he can make a return to Spain
      Bellerin was one time a part of Barcelona’s youth academy, but left for Arsenal in 2011.
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      For many years Bellerin looked set to be a star for the future, with his dazzling speed a deadly weapon for The Gunners across a number of campaigns.
      However, a cruciate ligament injury in 2019 saw Bellerin’s career stall until he was granted a loan move to Betis, where he made 32 appearances. More

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      Barcelona ‘ready to go to war with Martin Braithwaite’ as striker refuses transfer offers to leave cash strapped club

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      BARCELONA are reportedly “ready to go to war” with Martin Braithwaite.That’s after the striker refused all transfer offers to leave his cash-strapped club.
      Martin Braithwaite is refusing transfer offers to leave BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      Braithwaite, 31, is surplus to requirements at the Nou Camp this summer.
      Barca have been splashing the cash on numerous big-name signings despite their financial problems.
      And the Spaniards now need to offload several big earners for registration purposes.
      Xavi Hernandez and Joan Laporta have made it clear to Braithwaite he is not in their plans for this season.
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      But the Denmark international has so far refused to rip up his contract, which has two years left to run.
      And Sport claims Braithwaite is now refusing to talk to interested clubs over a transfer.
      Braithwaite insists he will only leave if he is paid his £98,000-a-week wages for the next two years in full.
      But Barca have no intention of meeting his demands.
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      And the club is now ready to do whatever it takes to offload Braithwaite before his salary counts towards LaLiga’s limits for this season.
      Barcelona are now exploring legal options that will allow them not to pay his entire contract.
      And they are also considering terminating Braithwaite’s deal on transfer deadline day to leave him without a club until January.
      The former Middlesbrough man has been at Barcelona since February 2020 after a shock move from Leganes.
      He has gone on to score ten goals in 58 games.
      But with Robert Lewandowski, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Memphis Depay all battling for a place in attack, Braithwaite’s chances of playing again for Barcelona are virtually zero. More

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      Fans are all saying the same thing as Bernardo Silva posts cryptic tweet as Barcelona transfer rumours swirl

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      MANCHESTER CITY fans believe Bernardo Silva could be on his way to Barcelona next week after the Portuguese playmaker posted a cryptic message on Twitter.Silva, 28, has been heavily linked with a move to the Nou Camp since last summer.
      Silva posted a cryptic tweet, possibly hinting at a move awayCredit: Getty
      But, Barcelona’s financial status has prevented a deal from ever being completed.
      Now, after agreeing to sell their TV rights in order to raise funds, the La Liga giants could finally be in a position to commit to a bid.
      Man City are claimed to be demanding a fee of around £80million for their midfield maestro, so Barca chiefs will have to pull out all the stops to push the deal across the line – especially after spending big on signing Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Joules Kounde.
      However, City fans believe that Silva has already said his goodbyes to the club.
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      The Portugal international sent out a cryptic tweet to thank fans for their support after Man City’s 4-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday.
      It read: “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.”
      Many City fans had the same thing to say about the ambiguous message.
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      One person replied: “Why does this sound like a goodbye?”
      Another added: “Looks like a farewell message.”
      A third said: “What are you trying to say?”
      While other supporters begged him not to make the move, with one person writing: “I couldn’t believe the atmosphere when you came on yesterday, we sang your name nonstop for 20 minutes.
      “We really want you to stay. The fans adore you and you’re one of the top players in one of the best teams on earth.
      “Throwing that away to join that mess in Barcelona? Crazy.”
      Another tweeted: “Thank you for those moments, Bernardo, thank you for everything.
      “You did an excellent job during your time with Man City. Best of luck on your next trip.”
      Silva joined Man City in a £43m transfer from Monaco five years ago.
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      Since his arrival he’s scored 48 goals and assisted 50 in 252 appearances.
      The Portugal star has also won four Premier League titles and one FA Cup with the club. More

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      Xavi ‘asks for Barcelona to re-sign Messi in shock transfer return from PSG’ after struggles against Rayo Vallecano

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      BARCELONA boss Xavi has asked the club to re-sign Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.Messi, 35, joined PSG in a free transfer from Barcelona last summer, but he failed to reach the same heights that he did while in Spain.
      Xavi wants Messi to return to BarcelonaCredit: Getty
      In 37 appearances for the Parisians he’s scored 14 goals and assisted 16, but many fans have been unimpressed with his performances.
      The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was BOOED off the pitch following PSG’s 3-0 win against Bordeaux earlier this year.
      And some fans even urged him to quit the club in a graffiti message plastered across the Camp des Loges training ground.
      Meanwhile, Barcelona are pushing to climb back to the top of La Liga after finishing 13 points behind league champions Real Madrid last season.
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      Despite already spending big this summer, the Catalan giants only managed to claim a point from their opening league game of the 2022-23 campaign.
      They were held to a 0-0 draw by Rayo Vallecano on Saturday with new forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha both failing to get on the scoresheet.
      As a result, Xavi is now eager to bring in at least two more attacking players.
      And according to Spanish football reporter Guillem Balague, he wants Messi to return to the Nou Camp.
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      Xavi is already known to be interested in signing Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, who has not denied rumours of a proposed £80million move to Spain, but now Messi has emerged as a top target.
      Balague tweeted: “Clearly the midfield of Barcelona, with the exception of Pedri, has not got the subtle touch/thinking necessary to play as Xavi wants, to find the right tempo, to feed forwards (and Busquets has played his best football).
      “Hence Xavi wanting Bernardo Silva (and asking for Messi).”
      The Argentina legend’s father and agent Jorge Messi was claimed to be on the phone to Barca chiefs repeatedly at the start of the year in a bid to negotiate a return for his son.
      Messi’s PSG contract expires next summer, so it will likely cost his former club to bring him back.
      But, Barcelona are currently in a financial crisis so some current players will have to be offloaded before another deal can be pushed through.
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      Officials are currently attempting to force Frenkie de Jong and Memphis Depay out of the club in a bid to free up space on the wage bill.
      And Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could also depart just eight months after signing – he is being targeted by Chelsea. More