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      PSG ‘prepare club stores for Lionel Messi transfer with announcement imminent’ after warning over his Barcelona pay-cut

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly warned their club stores to prepare for Lionel Messi’s arrival.
      Barcelona presidential candidate Emili Rousaud claimed Messi will leave the Nou Camp if he does not agree to a pay cut.

      Lionel Messi has scored 642 goals for Barcelona in 746 appearancesCredit: Rex Features

      PSG are among the long list of clubs that have been linked to the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      According to journalist Robin Bairner, the French side are growing increasingly confident of signing him.
      They have allegedly warned stores around the French capital to prepare an influx of business when he joins.
      PSG reportedly expect sales of shirts and club merchandise to go through the roof if Messi makes the move.

      Messi tried to force his way out of Barcelona when he handed in a transfer request this summer.
      Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side were frontrunners in the race to sign him.
      But Messi decided to stay as his kids cried when he told them his plans to leave.
      The 33-year-old’s contract expires next summer anyway and his future is far from decided.

      Rousaud has insisted Messi will have to take a cut on his £500,000-per-week wages if he wants to stay at Barcelona.
      But fellow candidate Victor Font claimed last week he is ‘convinced’ he can keep Messi at the club.
      Messi has scored 642 goals and made 278 assists in 746 appearances for Barcelona.

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      Man Utd ‘line up Kieran Trippier transfer to compete with Wan-Bissaka with boyhood fan keen on switch from Atletico’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are retaining their interest in Kieran Trippier, according to reports.
      With just 18 months left on his Atletico Madrid contract, the England international is said to fancy a move to his boyhood club.

      Kieran Trippier has made the right-back spot his own at Atletico MadridCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Trippier grew up in Greater Manchester and starred for Burnley after coming through Manchester City’s academy.
      According to MEN, a move to Old Trafford ‘appeals’ to the right-back.
      Atletico were previously said to want just £20million for the 30-year-old, roughly the same fee they paid Tottenham for his services last year.
      But Diego Simeone’s charge to the LaLiga title, with the side sat second with two games in hand, may force a re-think if a bid lands.

      Trippier has played every minute of Los Rojiblancos’ campaign this season.
      Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be able to call upon two highly-rated defenders if the move goes ahead.

      Aaron Wan-Bissaka is the Norwegian’s first choice, with a number of youthful options behind him.
      Timothy Fosu-Mensah has played three times this season but is out of contract in the summer.

      United have reportedly offered the 22-year-old a new deal.
      Right-footed left-back Brandon Williams came off the bench to replace Wan-Bissaka when he picked up an injury against Istanbul Basaksehir last month.

      And academy defender Ethan Laird could also be called upon if needed.
      Solskjaer sent Portuguese defender Diogo Dalot on loan to AC Milan in the summer and the Serie A side have openly discussed bidding for a permanent move.
      Out of all of those options, Trippier would certainly be the most experienced with several Premier League seasons and 25 England caps under his belt.
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      Bayern Munich ‘keen on shock Frenkie de Jong transfer’ and looking to take advantage of Barcelona’s financial problems

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      BAYERN MUNICH are monitoring Frenkie de Jong amid Barcelona’s financial crisis, according to reports.
      The Dutchman caught the eye of the Bundesliga side during his rise at Ajax, which led to a £68million switch to the Camp Nou.

      Frenkie de Jong is seen as a major asset for Barcelona’s short and long-term futureCredit: Reuters

      According to ESPN, a speculative offer of £65m was floated by Bayern during the summer, only to be rebuffed by Barcelona.
      The German giants were said to be testing the water during their rivals’ economic turmoil.
      Stars including Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal were sold as the coronavirus pandemic bit on a club with a notoriously high wage bill.
      Two round of pay cuts have been agreed in the past nine months, the latest coming in November and totalling £110m.

      De Jong signed a new contract a month earlier, extending his deal to 2026, which reportedly included a 30 per cent wage deferral.
      Despite their interest, Bayern are described as highly unlikely to pull off a deal to sign the 23-year-old in January.

      The midfielder is one of the key talents Barcelona are determined to hold onto as they come through this crisis.
      Reserve goalkeeper Neto and defender Junior Firpo are named as two players up for sale when the window opens, with Antoine Griezmann and Philippe Coutinho available for the right price.

      In any case, the Blaugrana’s transfer plans may change drastically when a new club president is elected on January 24.

      Former chief Joan Laporta is the frontrunner to re-take the helm – and the 58-year-old set up a huge billboard on a huge billboard on the streets of Madrid on Tuesday.
      The banner declared his hope that he sees Real Madrid fans soon, in a clear sign of his confidence at not only reclaiming the presidency but also shooting Barcelona up the table.
      Ronald Koeman’s side sit eighth before the midweek visit of first-placed Real Sociedad.

      Roughly 200m from Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu stadium, you can see a banner of Joan Laporta’s presidency campaign.Laporta shared the picture with a “Hello Madrid” caption. pic.twitter.com/NYk1RMgJ2Y
      — Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) December 15, 2020

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      PSG ‘prepare club stores for Lionel Messi transfer with announcement imminent’ after warning over Barcelona pay-cut

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      PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN have reportedly warned their club stores to prepare for Lionel Messi’s arrival.
      Barcelona presidential candidate Emili Rousaud claimed Messi will leave the Nou Camp if he does not agree to a pay cut.

      Lionel Messi has scored 642 goals for Barcelona in 746 appearancesCredit: Rex Features

      PSG are among the long list of clubs that have been linked to the six-time Ballon d’Or winner.
      According to journalist Robin Bairner, the French side are growing increasingly confident of signing him.
      They have allegedly warned stores around the French capital to prepare an influx of business when he joins.
      PSG reportedly expect sales of shirts and club merchandise to go through the roof if Messi makes the move.

      Messi tried to force his way out of Barcelona when he handed in a transfer request this summer.
      Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City side were frontrunners in the race to sign him.
      But Messi decided to stay as his kids cried when he told them his plans to leave.
      The 33-year-old’s contract expires next summer anyway and his future is far from decided.

      Rousaud has insisted Messi will have to take a cut on his £500,000-per-week wages if he wants to stay at Barcelona.
      But fellow candidate Victor Font claimed last week he is ‘convinced’ he can keep Messi at the club.
      Messi has scored 642 goals and made 278 assists in 746 appearances for Barcelona.

      Watch as Lineker tells spine-tingling story of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic rivalry in BT Sport advert More

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      Real Madrid outcast Isco ‘didn’t even warm up during last three matches’ after huge fallout with Zinedine Zidane

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      REAL MADRID outcast Isco reportedly failed to warm up during Los Blancos’ last three games amid a row with boss Zinedine Zidane. The playmaker has fallen out of favour under the Frenchman and he was not even asked to warm up during their recent matches, according to Spanish reports. Isco, 28, last played for Real […] More

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      Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona on transfer if he does not take pay cut on £500k-a-week wages amid financial turmoil

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      LIONEL MESSI will leave Barcelona if he does not agree to a pay cut. That is the opinion of Barca presidential candidate Emili Rousaud who called the Argentine’s £500,000-a-week salary ‘unsustainable’. Messi was close to leaving in the summer after handing in a transfer request demanding the Catalans let him leave on a free. Manchester […] More

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      Barcelona’s Ronald Koeman accuses Riqui Puig of being ‘a leak’ in front of entire locker room, sensational report claims

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      RONALD KOEMAN has reportedly accused Riqui Puig of leaking information in front of his Barcelona team-mates. The Dutchman took charge at the Nou Camp this summer but quickly informed the 21-year-old Spaniard he did not feature in his plans. Barca defeated Elche 1-0 last night thanks to a LIonel Messi strike, but the midfielder was […] More

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      Barcelona vs Levante: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for La Liga clash

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      BARCELONA welcome Levante as they look to kickstart their stuttering La Liga campaign.
      The Catalan giants sit in mid-table after a poor start to the season, losing 2-1 last time out to Cadiz.

      Barcelona have made a poor start to the seasonCredit: Reuters

      That was Messi and Co’s second defeat in three games, while the visitors are unbeaten in five matches.
      When is Barcelona vs Levante?
      This La Liga clash will be held on Sunday, December 13.
      Kick-off is at 8pm GMT.
      When the sides met at the Nou Camp last season, Barcelona ran out 2-1 winners after a brace from Ansu Fati.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on LaLiga TV here in the UK.
      Coverage begins at 7.45pm.
      The action can be streamed through the Premier Player, with a subscription costing £9.99/month, or get LaLiga TV access for £6.99.

      What is the team news?
      Ronald Koeman is without Ansu Fati, Sergi Roberto, Gerard Pique and Ousmane Dembele for this league clash.
      Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann look set to feature, with Martin Braithwaite and Pedri battling for the another attacking spot.
      For the visitors, they are missing Enis Bardhi, Jose Campana and Cheick Doukoure through injury.
      Match odds
      Barcelona to win – 2/7
      Draw – 24/5
      Levante victory – 17/2
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication More