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      Chelsea ‘considering shock Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang transfer after ex-Arsenal man slips down Barcelona pecking order’

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      CHELSEA are reportedly considering a shock approach for Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. New Blues owner Todd Boehly started the window by signing forward Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.
      Chelsea are reportedly considering a shock approach for Pierre-Emerick AubameyangCredit: Getty
      But it appears Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is still keen on bringing another striker to the club, after Romelu Lukaku returned to Inter Milan on loan.
      The Premier League side missed out on Robert Lewandowski, who left Bayern Munich for Barcelona.
      But as a result, it has left Aubameyang’s future in doubt at the Nou Camp.
      According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are considering the former Arsenal captain as a target for the club.
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      No bid is said to have been made but the Gabon international has emerged as a shock option.
      Aubameyang was once linked with a move to Stamford Bridge when Frank Lampard was in charge.
      But he remained at Arsenal, only to leave for FREE last January after a falling out with manager Mikel Arteta.
      Aubameyang has scored 13 goals in 23 games but Barca have also brought in winger Raphinha from Leeds already this season.
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      Frenkie de Jong, who is faced with cutting his wages at Barca, is also rumoured to be a player Tuchel likes.
      The Dutchman has so far shown no interest in joining Manchester United but is understood to welcome a move to Chelsea.
      A loan move, which would help take his £470,000-a-week wages off Barca’s hands, has been mooted.
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      Man Utd ‘make contact over Sergino Dest transfer signing’ with Barcelona full-back targeted to replace Alex Telles

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      MANCHESTER UNITED have been in contact with Barcelona over the possibility of signing Sergino Dest, according to reports.The 21-year-old full-back has been eyed as a replacement for Alex Telles, who has been linked with a move to Sevilla.
      Sergino Dest is reportedly wanted by Manchester UnitedCredit: Getty
      Alex Telles is set to leave the clubCredit: Getty
      Bringing Dest to Old Trafford could cost the club a minimum of £17million, claim Sport.
      The American international is predominately a right-back but can also cover on the left flank.
      Prior to his move to Barcelona he was at Ajax and worked with Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag.
      Under the Dutchman’s guidance Dest produced his best attacking season chipping in with two goals and six assists in all competitions in the 2019/20 campaign.
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      His good form took him to Barca the following season and he has since made 72 appearances for the club.
      But with the Catalan giants’ boss Xavi looking to re-build the side this summer he could reportedly choose to cash in on Dest even though his contract runs until 2025.
      The team is currently undergoing a defensive overhaul with Barca having already signed Jules Kounde and Andreas Christensen.
      They also want a left-back and have been linked with Marcos Alonso of Chelsea.
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      Dest is not the first player with Ajax links to be rumoured with a move to Man Utd.
      The club are still hopeful of completing a deal to sign Dest’s Barcelona team-mate Frenkie de Jong even though Chelsea have entered the race for him.
      United are also keen on Antony but are reportedly prepared to pull out of a deal unless two demands are met.
      Ten Hag’s first competitive game in charge of the club will be on Sunday in their Premier League season opener versus Brighton. More

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      Bournemouth preparing transfer bid for Barcelona keeper Neto as boss Scott Parker wants to add experience at the back

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      BOURNEMOUTH are preparing a move for back-up Barcelona keeper Neto with Scott Parker keen to add experience at the back, according to reports. The newly-promoted side have made impact on the transfer window so far despite a gruelling Premier League season ahead.
      If the move goes through, Neto could be switching the sights of Barcelona for Bournemouth beachCredit: Alamy
      But they could be about to change that with a move for Barcelona’s No2 goalkeeper.
      Neto plays second fiddle to Marc-Andre ter Stegen at the Nou Camp and the Mail report he is attracting the interest of the Cherries.
      The report says that Parker wants to add some experience between the sticks ahead of what will likely be a challenging year for the club in the top-flight.
      Bournemouth’s current No1 Mark Travers is only 23-years-old but played all but one Championship game last season.
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      The club also conceded the fewest goals in the league last term.
      Meanwhile his back-up Will Dennis, 22, has only made one appearance for the club.
      In contrast Neto’s senior career began in 2009 and along with Barcelona, he has also played for the likes of Juventus and Valencia.
      The Brazillian’s arrival is expected to bring some more know-how to the defence as Bournemouth look to scrap their way to Premier League survival.
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      So far the club have bought in two free signings in the form of Joe Rothwell and Ryan Fredericks from Blackburn and West Ham.
      And yesterday they confirmed their first purchase which has cost cash in the form of Middlesbrough midfielder Marcus Tavernier for £10 million.
      Parker has previously bemoaned the lack of signings Bournemouth have made this summer. More

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      Barcelona being held to ‘ransom’ by Martin Braithwaite who is refusing to rip up contract with two-years left

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      BARCELONA are being held to “ransom” by Martin Braithwaite who is refusing to rip up his contract, according to reports. The out-of-favour striker has two years left on his deal but faces little chance of regular football at the Catalan club this season.
      Martin Braithwaite faces a stand-off over his contract with BarcelonaCredit: Getty

      Barcelona are keen to get him and other back-up players off the wage book to make space for their summer of luxury signings.
      But it appears Braithwaite and Barca are now at a stand-off over his contract situation.
      Sport report that with no buyers for the 31-year-old, the club’s hierarchy were hoping to rip up his contract.
      This would allow him to leave on a free contract and Barcelona were hoping to reach a compromise on the salary he would be due after rescinding his deal.
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      But Braithwaite is reportedly insisting he be paid the full amount, with Praiz Sport labelling the situation a “ransom”.
      He is reportedly paid £98,000-a-week.
      Reports say it is more beneficial for Barcelona to thrash out an agreement as otherwise his “salary will still count towards the LaLiga limits both this season and next”.
      Former Middlesbrough striker Braithwaite was a surprise purchase in 2020.
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      He has scored five goals in 44 appearances since arriving at the Nou Camp.
      The situation presents a tricky issue for a club looking to clear out deadwood before the window closes.
      Manager Xavi reportedly wants to get rid of seven players before the window closes.
      The LaLiga giants have already seen Philippe Coutinho join Aston Villa on a permanent deal, while also allowing defender Clement Lenglet to move on loan to Tottenham.
      Dani Alves also left on a free but was damning in his view of the club as he left.
      Along with Braithwaite, the club are also believed to want to get rid of Neto, Samuel Umtiti and the academy pair of Oscar Mingueza and Riqui Puig. More

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      Barcelona squad wages revealed despite crippling financial issues including Ousmane Dembele on nearly £300k-A-WEEK

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      BARCELONA’S staggering payroll has been revealed amid another summer of spending despite financial turmoil.The Catalan giants have a mountain of debt and owe their own players, including Manchester United target Frenkie de Jong, money in unpaid wages.
      Joan Laporta has continued to hand out huge salariesCredit: Rex

      Despite pleading poverty, club president Joan Laporta has continued to fork out on hefty transfers.
      Barca have spent £137million on Raphinha, Jules Kounde and Robert Lewandowski, while free agents Franck Kessie and Andreas Christensen have also been signed.
      Website FC Barcelona Latest News have collated a wage list featuring most of the squad and what they believe their salaries to be.
      Not quite all the team feature – with Lewandowski the only new boy to have his weekly wage listed.
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      But there is certainly still enough detail to raise eyebrows.
      Ousmane Dembele put pen to paper on a new two-year contract at the end of last season after a transfer saga that saw him linked with Chelsea.
      The Frenchman is claimed to be earning £297,000-a-week – a staggering salary for a club in financial turmoil to hand out.
      Meanwhile, it’s little wonder Barca are desperate to get defender Samuel Umtiti off the books, with the injury-plagued star reportedly pocketing £263k-a-week.
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      Sergio Busquets is next up on £253k, with fellow stalwart Jordi Alba earning £231k.
      Fellow La Masia graduate Sergi Roberto is listed on £164k a week, the same figure as De Jong.
      The Dutchman’s potential Man United transfer is reportedly being held up by £17m in deferred wages that he is owed by Barca.
      Lewandowski is next up, accepting less than he could have gotten at Bayern at £160k to move to Catalonia.
      While Memphis Depay, who has had his No9 shirt taken away by the Pole, is on £148k and has reportedly accepted that he is likely to move – with Juventus and Tottenham linked.
      Barca are reportedly trying to flog Neto to Bournemouth, with the backup stopper earning an eyewatering £98k a week.
      While they are also desperate to buy out Martin Braithwaite’s deal, with the forward on the same amount.
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      Ansu Fati is claimed to be on £69k, with Sergino Dest on £64k, Eric Garcia on £51k and Ronald Araujo on £35k – despite the Uruguayan signing a new deal in April.
      Pedri is listed at an eyebrow-raising £32k a week.
      Barcelona have continued to spend big on the likes of Robert Lewandowski and RaphinhaCredit: Getty
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      Man City star Bernardo Silva ‘closing in on Barcelona transfer’ after raising funds by selling off TV rights

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      BERNARDO SILVA is closing in on a transfer to Barcelona, according to reports.The Manchester City star, 27, has been linked with a move to the Spanish giants for some time but the club’s finances have held up the deal.
      Bernardo Silva could leave Man City to join Barcelona after five years of serviceCredit: Getty
      Silva was in action as Man City lost 3-1 to Liverpool in the Community ShieldCredit: Getty
      However, Barca have pulled another “economic lever” by securing a third loan against their future income.
      According to Catalan newspaper Sport, the loans, which have partly come from selling the club;s TV rights, have enabled the club to bring in a chunk of badly needed capital this summer.
      It means they have pushed ahead with signings such as Robert Lewandowski, Jules Kounde and Raphinha.
      Sport’s report also indicates personal terms are no issue between their camp and Silva’s.
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      Barcelona are now said to be optimistic over a deal being completed before the window shuts.
      But as previous reports have suggested, the sale of midfielder Frenkie de Jong is paramount to any deal with Silva taking place.
      Barcelona have reportedly agreed a fee with Manchester United to sell De Jong.
      But the Dutchman is reluctant to leave the Nou Camp despite the club issuing an ultimatum of him either leaving or taking a pay cut.
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      Chelsea, who have announced a deal to sign 18-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka, are said to be interested in De Jong as well, and their participation in the Champions League could be pivotal.
      The Blues could even add Brighton ace and Man City target Marc Cucurella to their ranks ahead of their Premier League season opener against Everton next week. More

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      Chelsea confident of sealing Frenkie de Jong transfer ahead of Man Utd with Barcelona talks ‘hurried’ ahead of season

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      CHELSEA are confident of sealing the transfer of Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.And talks with Barcelona are said to be “hurried” as they look to try and get the deal over the line ahead of the new season.
      Frenkie de Jong could be a Chelsea player very soonCredit: AFP
      De Jong, 25, has been at the centre of a summer-long saga.
      Manchester United have been desperate to sign him but De Jong has snubbed their approaches, despite Barcelona accepting a bid of around £72million from the Red Devils.
      The Catalan giants need to make money soon due to their financial disarray and gave De Jong an ultimatum to lower his wages or leave the club.
      But with Manchester United unable to offer Champions League football this season, Chelsea are trying to swoop.
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      According to Sport in Spain, negotiations are underway and De Jong is thought to be more open to making the switch to Stamford Bridge – whereas he was reluctant to head to Old Trafford.
      Barcelona are continuing to demand the same fee agreed with United.
      However, any deal could include targets Cesar Azpilicueta or Marcos Alonso going the other way to the Nou Camp.
      Thomas Tuchel’s side get their new campaign started at Everton on Saturday evening.
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      So the German manager would love to have the midfielder signed before then to meet and possibly even train with his new team-mates.
      He has publicly voiced his frustration at the squad not being ready for the season – especially after the transfer for Jules Kounde fell through while other targets such as Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana have not signed yet either.
      However, despite their salary threats to the player, Barcelona have insisted they do want De Jong to stay after all – which could scupper a deal entirely.
      President Joan Laporta told CBS: “The first thing to say is we want Frenkie to stay at Barcelona. We love the player and him as a human being.
      “I want him to stay at Barcelona. He’s a high-quality player and a good guy. I also know that he wants to stay.
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      “In football, you never know. I can’t say categorically. It all depends on the different parties.
      “But in principle, I can say there is a strong possibility he stays, and I can say as president I will do my best for him to stay at Barcelona.” More

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      Barcelona refusing to hand Memphis Depay £16m fee to rip up contract as Man Utd flop nears free transfer exit

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      LAWYERS representing Memphis Depay are in negotiations with the club over terminating his contract, according to reports.The Dutch attacker has been told by Barca boss Xavi that he is surplus to requirements and can leave.
      Memphis Depay wants out of Barcelona but the club will not pay-off all his contractCredit: Alamy
      Depay, 28, could have his deal at the LaLiga giants cut short making him a free agent.
      To pay-off his current contract it would reportedly cost £16million, claims journalist Fabrizio Romano.
      Barca are unwilling to spend that much on getting rid of him so Depay’s lawyers are trying to work on an agreement.
      The ex-Lyon and Manchester United man accepts he is being forced out and wants an immediate exit from the Nou Camp but speculation suggests he is only keen on a move to another top team.
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      The likes of Tottenham, Sevilla and Juventus are reportedly interested.
      He signed for the club last summer on a two-year deal and featured regularly for the first-team last season.
      Depay played 37 times in all competitions scoring 13 goals but is now not wanted by his employers following the arrival of attacking talent like Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
      The Polish striker has come in and robbed Depay of the No9 shirt he wore last season.
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      Despite the versatile attacker’s deal expiring at the conclusion of the soon-to-begin season, Barca want to offload him to save on wages.
      They find themselves in a difficult place financially yet have still spent close to £140million as Xavi re-builds the squad.
      And they may not be done yet as the club remain keen on signing a left-back with rumours saying Spurs once offered Sergio Reguilon as part of a deal to bring Depay back to the Premier League. More