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      Inside Johan Cruyff’s boyhood home where Barcelona hero lived with greengrocer parents and is available for fans to rent

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      FOOTBALL fans have been offered the chance to rent Johan Cruyff’s house… for just £150 a week.Ajax, Barcelona and Holland legend Cruyff was born in Amsterdam in 1947.
      Johan Cruyff’s childhood house is available for fans to rentCredit: Google Maps
      A plaque pays tribute to Cruyff on the buildingCredit: AFP
      Flowers were laid at the house in tribute to the icon when he passed awayCredit: Getty
      The Ajax legend grew up on a street five minutes away from the club’s stadiumCredit: SportMob
      He spent his first 12 years in the city’s Betondorp suburb, where his parents ran a greengrocer’s shop.
      Future Ajax and Barca coaching icon Cruyff died in 2016, aged 68.
      Fans from around the world have made pilgrimages to the modest three-room property at 32 Akkerstraat, Amsterdam.
      It has been covered with fan messages, and its windows display pictures of its famous former resident.
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      Plans had been made to turn the house into a museum honouring the World Cup star, who won three European Cups in the 1970s with Ajax.
      But it has now instead been put up for rent by Amsterdam’s Ymere housing association for 762 euros, or £655, a month.

      Ymere spokesman Coen Springelkamp said: “Given the long waiting lists for social housing, the best solution is to rent this house out.
      “You don’t have to be a football fan to answer the advertisement, although of course that would be nice.
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      “But don’t worry – we won’t ask you to do keepy-uppies before we rent it to you.”
      The house offers two bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, toilet, bathroom and a back garden.
      And neighbours include devoted fans of Ajax, who Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag led to the Eredivisie title last season.
      One local told De Telegraaf: “If a Feyenoord fan comes to live in the house, I’ll throw a firebomb through the window.”
      The football icon finished his playing career in 1984 and died in 2016Credit: Getty – Contributor More

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      Frenkie de Jong goes wakeboarding with stunning fiancee while Barcelona continue transfer talks with Man Utd and Chelsea

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      FRENKIE DE JONG cut a relaxed figure as he forgot about his transfer woes with a wakeboarding session in Spain.The Barcelona star, 25, has seen his future constantly come under the spotlight this summer.
      Chelsea and Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong enjoyed some wakeboarding in BarcelonaCredit: @frenkiedejong
      De Jong’s fiancee Mikky Kiemeney joined him on the tripCredit: Instagram / @mikkykiemeney
      The pair shared some loved up picsCredit: Instagram / @mikkykiemeney
      Chelsea and Manchester United are both eager to sign De Jong.
      And although he would like to stay at Barca, the Dutchman is yet to be paid around £14million in deferred wages.

      Indeed, Barcelona are now threatening legal action unless he agrees to take a mammoth pay cut.
      And with De Jong yet to decide where his future lies, the transfer saga is set to rumble on this month.
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      In the meantime, De Jong has been enjoying what could potentially be his final days in Catalonia.
      The Dutch ace and fiancee Mikky Kiemeney decided to take a trip so they could try their hand at wakeboarding.
      An Instagram Story video showed De Jong gliding along the water while being pulled by a high-speed boat.
      The playmaker looked to be in total control of his board – just like he is with a football at his feet.
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      And a further picture showed De Jong travelling with just one hand while using the other for the perfect pose.
      One would be forgiven for thinking there was nothing going on in regarding De Jong’s playing future.
      But the Holland ace now has a big decision to make ahead of the new LaLiga campaign this weekend.
      Barcelona’s financial woes are still very much present.
      And until De Jong goes, they can’t even register new signings Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie.
      De Jong was joined by fiancee Mikky KiemeneyCredit: Instagram @mikkykiemeney More

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      Tottenham in ‘advanced negotiations’ with Barcelona over Memphis Depay transfer and could get ex-Man Utd star for FREE

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      TOTTENHAM are in advanced talks to sign Memphis Depay on a free transfer from Barcelona, according to reports.Spurs have been one of the most active clubs in this summer’s transfer window.
      Depay could leave Barcelona on a free transferCredit: AFP
      Antonio Conte has already introduced six new players to the squad including former Everton forward Richarlison, who made a blockbuster £60million move from Merseyside last month.
      But, now the Italian is eager to further strengthen his attack by signing Depay from Barcelona.

      According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Tottenham’s Managing Director of Football Fabio Paratici approached the LaLiga giants earlier this week to discuss the possibility of a transfer.
      Spurs were originally willing to bid around £15m for the Dutchman, but the club could now be offered the opportunity to sign him on a free transfer.
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      Depay’s representatives are currently attempting to negotiate a deal with Barca officials which would see his contract terminated.
      The forward has been informed by Xavi that he will have no place at the club next season.
      This is largely due to the arrival of Robert Lewandowski, who joined the club in a £42.5m transfer after forcing a move away from Bayern Munich.
      Juventus are also interested in signing Depay.
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      The Dutchman is claimed 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.
      He spent two seasons in England’s top tier when he signed for Manchester United in 2015.
      In 53 appearances for The Red Devils he scored seven goals before joining Lyon in 2017.
      Depay then went on to sign a two-year deal with Barcelona last summer, but, he will depart much sooner than expected. More

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      Piers Morgan slams Mikel Arteta for ‘humiliating’ Aubameyang which ‘cost Arsenal top four’ amid Chelsea transfer links

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      PIERS MORGAN has accused Mikel Arteta of “humiliating” Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang at Arsenal amid reports he could be set to join Chelsea.The 33-year-old saw his Gunners contract terminated back in January after several disciplinary issues.
      Aubameyang is being linked with a move to Chelsea this summerCredit: Getty
      Morgan leapt to the defence of Aubameyang on social mediaCredit: The Mega Agency
      He joined Barcelona for the second half of last season, scoring 13 times in 23 games.
      But now he is rumoured to be on his way back to the Premier League as Chelsea eye him up as a replacement for Romelu Lukaku.
      A potentially swift exit from the Nou Camp led to a tweet from @GoonerTalk who said: “Piers Morgan went on and on about Arsenal offloading ‘world class striker’ Aubameyang, just for Barcelona to try to get rid of him 6 months later.
      “If a player is rumoured to be problematic and then two teams bin him within 6 months, you can take those rumours as gospel.”
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      To which SunSport columnist Piers replied: “No reports of [Aubameyang] being anything but exemplary at Barca, and a goal machine.
      “Now he may go to Chelsea, managed by [Thomas] Tuchel who managed him at Dortmund & loved him so much he wants to work with him again.
      “So every part of this tweet is utter twaddle.”
      Another social media user then slammed Aubameyang’s inability to attend meetings on time.
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      With Morgan snapping back again, saying: “He’s a poor time-keeper, big deal.
      “Tuchel managed him superbly, Arteta chose to humiliate him and give him away – costing us top four.”
      Aubameyang was stripped of the Arsenal captaincy in December last year after returning home late from a trip abroad.
      Explaining the decision at the time, Arteta said: “The decision we have taken as a club is very clear.
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      “It is because we believe he has failed to be committed as the level we all expect and agree. It is as simple as that.
      “What I expect from any person in this football club, that is representing this badge, is passion and that he gives absolutely 100%, that he puts the club in front of any personal interests and is able to do anything to fulfil the badge we have on the chest.
      “Apart from that, you can listen to individuals and you can understand different cultures, but that commitment and passion has to be there. Unfortunately, it wasn’t.”
      Aubameyang was axed by Arteta in January as Arsenal terminated his contractCredit: PA More

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      ‘He’d be key’ – Sergio Aguero admits he’d be ‘shocked’ if Man City allow Bernardo Silva to seal Barcelona transfer

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      SERGIO AGUERO has admitted he would be shocked if Man City allowed Bernando Silva to leave for Barcelona.Rumours are intensifying that Pep Guardiola could be set to allow another one of his major players to depart the Etihad this summer.
      Bernardo Silva is a favourite of the Etihad faithful and often wows with his silky and outrageous abilityCredit: PA
      That follows the departures of Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko to Arsenal and Raheem Sterling to Chelsea.
      Silva has been an integral part of the squad in recent years as City romped to record-breaking Premier League success.
      Club legend Aguero, who played alongside the talented Portuguese playmaker before he departed the Etihad in 2021, cannot get his head around the rumours.
      He told Stake: “Bernardo is a great player. He carries the ball, he sacrifices, has quality to assist and score goals and he can play in different positions.
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      “It would surprise me if City let him go. He is a player who contributes a lot every season, but everything is possible.
      “If he finally arrives at Barca, then he will be someone who can be key to the possession game that Xavi likes.”

      Silva arrived in Manchester in 2017, six years after Aguero.
      Both players have proven to be critical in helping Man City become one of the best teams in Europe.
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      Aguero left the club last year and after a very brief stint at Barcelona had to retire at the end of last year due to heart issues.
      Silva, 28, is just the latest star to be linked to Barca’s summer splurge and has previously refused to commit his future to Man City.
      He told ESPN previously that he has no idea what will happen next.
      He said: “I’ve always said that I’m happy here, but I have no idea what’s going to happen.
      “My relationship with the club is very honest. I’ve been open with them and they know what I want.
      “If I stay, I’m very happy, and I will always respect this club and give all my best. If not, it’s football and we’ll just see what happens.” More

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      Man Utd transfer target Frenkie de Jong’s agent to hold showdown talks with Barcelona TODAY to finally settle future

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      FRENKIE DE JONG and his agent are set to hold showdown talks with Barcelona today in an attempt to settle his future, according to reports.The Dutchman, 25, has been heavily linked with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer amid Barcelona’s financial crisis.
      Frenkie De Jong and his representatives will hold talks with Barca chiefs TODAYCredit: Getty
      Manchester United have been pushing to sign him since the transfer window opened in June.
      However, despite already having reached a £72million agreement with the Catalan giants, The Red Devils are slowly losing hope of bringing him to Old Trafford.
      De Jong has made it clear that he does not want to join United and would prefer to stay in Spain.
      But, Barcelona officials are trying to force him out of the club, insisting he must slash his wage demands or leave.
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      The club already owe De Jong around £17m in unpaid wages, but chiefs believe that negotiating a move away would resolve any financial differences.
      And while a move to Manchester is now looking more and more unlikely, Chelsea have emerged as potential suitors.
      The Blues are said to be close to striking a £67.6m deal with Barcelona for the midfielder.
      An agreement would likely suit all parties, with De Jong understood to be willing to make the move to Stamford Bridge.
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      So, Barca chiefs have planned a meeting which will take place TODAY in order to clarify the Dutchman’s future.
      According to Spanish outlet Sport, De Jong’s agent, Ali Dursun, will be in attendance alongside Hasan Cetinkay of HCM Sports Management.
      They are set to discuss the prospect of a move away as well as potential wage differences if he did decide to stay.
      De Jong recently received abuse from Barcelona fans while arriving at the club’s training ground.
      The supporters continued to heckle him, shouting: “Lower your salary, b****!”
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      This came after it was revealed that Barcelona were unable to register new arrivals Franck Kessie, Andreas Christensen, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde due to financial issues.
      As a result, Kessie and Christensen may have to leave the club for FREE if they are not registered by Saturday – before even playing a competitive match. More

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      Chelsea transfer targets De Jong and Aubameyang to hold crunch talks with Barcelona as double exit nears

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      CHELSEA targets Frenkie de Jong and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are in crunch talks with Barcelona to sort out their futures.De Jong’s agents jetted into Barcelona on Wednesday to talk to the club, with both parties in a financial stand-off.
      Chelsea are now favourites to beat Manchester United to Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong for around £67.7millionCredit: Rex
      Barca’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has emerged as a surprise target for ChelseaCredit: Rex
      Auba, who only signed from Arsenal in January, has also instructed his  advisers to speak to the LaLiga giants to decide on his next move.
      Chelsea are now in a race with Manchester United for Dutch midfielder De Jong, who was verbally abused by a number of Barca fans as he arrived at the club’s HQ for training.
      Reports from Spain claimed the supporters insulted him with the taunt, “Lower your salary, b****!”
      Barcelona need to sell more players to balance the books and allow their summer signings to be registered ahead of their first game against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
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      Manchester United agreed a £72million fee to sign De Jong last month but he is owed £17m in deferred wages and will not agree to leave until he is paid.
      Barcelona would prefer him to stay but only if he agrees to take a significant pay cut and accept a £6m settlement for his deferred wages.
      The club  even alleged there had been criminality in the terms agreed in the contract  made by the previous board.
      That sparked a furious response from the Dutch players’ union, who said De Jong might be the  target of extortion.
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      Chelsea are willing to match United’s agreed £72m bid for De Jong, while their interest in Aubameyang is a shock.
      The Gabon striker, who has three years left on his contract, had a string of disciplinary issues with Arsenal but Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel worked with him at Dortmund.
      The Blues are already confident of signing Leicester’s Wesley Fofana and have been quoted £12m for Inter Milan’s teenage star Cesare Casadei — even though he has yet to play for the first team.
      Chelsea have already spent a massive £178m this summer under new owner Todd Boehly.
      The club’s American backers have invested in Raheem Sterling from Man City  for £50m, Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for £34m, and Marc Cucurella from Brighton for £62m.
      The club have also recruited Carney Chukwuemeka from Aston Villa for £20m and Gabriel Slonina from Chicago Fire for £12m.
      Meanwhile, Timo Werner claims he “had a good time” at Chelsea despite failing to hit his best form.
      The German striker, 26, yesterday completed his £20m return to RB Leipzig — two years after he arrived for £48m.
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      Werner was slammed by fans after scoring  just 23 goals in 89 games.
      Yet he said: “I had a good time in England — I learnt a lot and got to know a new league. But I’m really pleased to be back.” More

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      ‘Cut your salary, b****’ – Man Utd and Chelsea transfer target Frenkie de Jong abused by Barcelona fans at training

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      ABUSIVE fans told Frenkie de Jong to ‘cut your salary, b****’ as the Manchester United and Chelsea target turned up for Barcelona training.The Holland midfielder faced hateful shouts as he drove in – just as Thomas Tuchel’s Blues reportedly agreed a £67.6million fee for him.
      Insults were yelled at Frenkie de Jong when he turned up for Barca trainingCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk

      United, however, are refusing to give up the hunt, despite Chelsea being in ‘advanced talks’ with Barca.
      De Jong has claimed he wants to stay with the Spanish giants.
      But Barcelona owe him deferred wages and want him to reduce his pay.
      And even though it’s understood De Jong was prepared to consider some sort of cut, a few supporters gathered to scream at him as he steered his Porsche into training on Wednesday.
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      The saga makes it even more likely the 25-year-old will be off before the transfer window shuts.
      And Chelsea have overtaken United as favourites to sign the box-to-box star.
      Crucially, De Jong now appears ready to move on.
      United agreed a package with Barca in July but at that stage he was far from willing to go.
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      But now he’s more open to departing, and it’s Chelsea who are on the brink of a major coup.
      Personal terms seem all that’s left to sort out before a probable switch to Stamford Bridge in the next week or two.
      Barcelona owe Frenkie de Jong wages but fans hurled abuse at himCredit: Getty More