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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

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      Bernardo Silva breaks silence over Man City future as playmaker leaves door open to £80million Barcelona transfer

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      MANCHESTER CITY’S Bernardo Silva admits his future at the club is uncertain amid interest from Barcelona.The Portugal midfielder, 28, was one of City’s standout players last season as they marched to a fourth Prem title in five seasons.
      Bernardo Silva of Manchester City in the Community Shield against LiverpoolCredit: Getty
      But he has been consistently linked with a move away from the Etihad since last summer, when City splashed out a British-record £100million on Jack Grealish.
      City initially shot down reports that they have agreed an £80m deal with Barca for Silva.
      Yet the player himself, who is under contract until 2025, was not so fast to pour cold water on the idea.
      Silva told ESPN: “I’ve always said that I’m happy here but I have no idea what’s going to happen.
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      “We’ll see, honestly. 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.”
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      Silva started on the bench in City’s 2-0 win against West Ham on the opening weekend, with Erling Haaland bagging a double.
      Barcelona are in dire straits financially and cannot even register all the players they have already signed this summer until they get others off the wage bill.
      However with the sale of Frenkie de Jong to Chelsea on the horizon, they are already eyeing up fresh talent.
      And Silva was certainly not sounding like a man who is convinced he will be at City for the long haul.
      The star added: “It’s a big club and they don’t want players who are not happy at the club.
      “They always say to all of us, if you’re not happy, you can go. Of course, they are in business and they want the right amount of money for letting us go but personally it’s a relationship with the club that is very respectful.
      “They have always been honest with me and I have always been honest with them.
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      “As I said, I will always respect my relationship with Man City, with the fans, with the staff, with my team-mates.
      ” So whatever happens, happens and it for sure will happen in a very respectful way.” More

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      Barcelona expect to complete Marcos Alonso transfer for just £6.5m this week as they set debut date for Chelsea star

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      BARCELONA expect to complete the signing of Marcos Alonso for just £6.5million this week, according to reports.And the club have even pencilled in the left-back for his debut.
      Marcos Alonso is set to complete a £6.5m transfer to Barcelona this weekCredit: Getty
      According to AS, boss Xavi spoke with the Chelsea star on Tuesday to discuss the final details of his long-awaited summer switch.
      It is understood an agreement is now in place between the two clubs after the Spaniard submitted a transfer request.
      Alonso, 31, looks set to travel to Barcelona by Tuesday at the latest to complete his medical and sign the paperwork on a two-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months.
      That would mean he should be available to make his first appearance for his new club on matchday two of the new LaLiga season when Barca face Real Sociedad away on August 21.
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      However, there could be further complications if the Nou Camp club are unable to register Alonso immediately – after struggles to have their other new signings given the green light by league chiefs.
      Alonso has gone through a full pre-season with Chelsea so is fit and ready to go – as he competes with Jordi Alba for the left-back spot.
      Barca are still hopeful of securing Bernardo Silva on a deal from Manchester City – if they can ship Frenkie de Jong off to Chelsea.
      The Blues have already snapped up Alonso’s replacement by splashing out a whopping £62m on Marc Cucurella from Brighton.
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      However, it was £50m man Ben Chilwell who started against Everton on the opening weekend of the season before Cucurella came on for the last 15 minutes in defence.
      Fellow new signings Kalidou Koulibaly and Raheem Sterling also started in the 1-0 Goodison victory. More

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      Barcelona transfer chaos as new signings Christensen and Kessie could leave for FREE if not registered by Saturday

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      BARCELONA pair Andreas Christensen and Franck Kessie could sensationally LEAVE as free transfers without playing a competitive match.Both men arrived for nothing at the Nou Camp earlier in the window after running their contracts down at Chelsea and AC Milan respectively.
      Barcelona snapped up Andreas Christensen on a free transfer earlier in the windowCredit: Rex
      Franck Kessie turned down a new deal at AC Milan in order to link up with BarcaCredit: Getty
      But with three days to go until the start of the new LaLiga season, they are yet to be registered with the Spanish league.
      It was claimed last month how the Blaugrana were unable to register the duo due to financial fair play restrictions.
      And according to ESPN, they could now leave for free if they aren’t registered before Barca’s opener against Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
      They state that they may decide to execute a clause in their deals in Catalonia that will see their contracts ripped up.
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      It has also been said that fellow new arrivals Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Jules Kounde are also yet to be registered.
      But their situation is different as they were not snapped up on free transfers.
      The news outlet has declared that while Christensen and Kessie have an option to leave, there is no suggestion it will come to that.
      And if that looked to be a possibility, the club would speak to their team to avoid such an embarrassing outcome.
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      As well as Barca’s new arrivals, they also haven’t been able to register Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto after they penned new deals.
      With Barca struggling for funds, they are hoping to offload Frenkie de Jong, despite the midfielder wanting to stay.
      It has been claimed how Chelsea are closing in on a £67.6million agreement for the Holland international.
      Manchester United are said to be refusing to give up hope of landing him with Erik ten Hag making the ex-Ajax ace his No1 target. More

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      Chelsea in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer blow as Barcelona confirm his new shirt number amid Thomas Tuchel interest

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      BARCELONA have confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s shirt number for the 2022-2023 seasonin a blow to Chelsea’s hunt for the striker.The Blues have reportedly identified Aubameyang as a top target as manager Thomas Tuchel is desperate to bolster his frontline.
      Barcelona have confirmed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be wearing the No17 shirtCredit: @fcbarcelona
      Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is keen on a reunion with AubameyangCredit: Getty
      But Barca issued a clip on Instagram showing the striker posing in the team’s full kit and revealing he will wear the No17 shirt this season.
      According to Four Four Two, the West Londoners will decide this week whether to pursue a deal for the ex-Arsenal star or focus on alternative targets.
      Tuchel is short of options in attack and is keen on a reunion with Aubameyang, with whom he worked at Borussia Dortmund from 2015 until 2017.
      Chelsea landed Raheem Sterling from Manchester City but saw record signing Romelu Lukaku rejoining Inter Milan on loan after a hapless season.
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      Timo Werner has also returned to RB Leipzig following a £23.5million deal with the Bundesliga outfit after two difficult years at Stamford Bridge.
      Callum Hudson-Odoi has been made available for a loan move, while Hakim Ziyech has also been previously linked with a transfer to the Serie A.
      Aubameyang may have limited opportunities at the Nou Camp this season after Barcelona signed Robert Lewandowski.
      But the Gabon international has long been pursuing a career in LaLiga and appears keen to stick around.
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      The Blaugrana are set to decide whether to let the 33-year-old leave or whether to sanction a move for Memphis Depay instead.
      Barcelona manager Xavi seems keen to hold on to the ex-Arsenal star after his impressive performances last season but much will depend on the club’s financial status. More