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      Pep Guardiola all-but confirms Sergio Aguero’s Barcelona transfer… and appears to let slip Lionel Messi will STAY

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      PEP GUARDIOLA all-but confirmed Sergio Aguero’s transfer to Barcelona and appeared to let slip that Lionel Messi will STAY. The Manchester City boss will lose his star striker this summer when Aguero’s contract expires next month.
      Pep Guardiola all-but confirmed Sergio Aguero’s transfer to BarcelonaCredit: AFP
      Lionel Messi could be set to stay at BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      Sergio Aguero celebrates after his final Premier League game for Man CityCredit: Getty
      And Guardiola seemed happy with the fact the Argentine will be moving to his former club, where he spent 15 years as a player then manager.
      He told BBC: “Maybe I reveal a secret. Maybe he is close to agreeing a deal for the club of my heart – for Barcelona.
      “He is going to be playing alongside the best player of all time, Messi.
      “I’m pretty sure he is going to enjoy. And maybe Barcelona are stronger and stronger with him on the pitch.”
      Guardiola’s comments come amid Messi’s uncertain future at Barca.
      Aguero’s countryman pushed for a move away last summer but stayed to avoid dragging his boyhood club through the courts.
      He is yet to sign a new deal, with his current set to expire at the end of June, with PSG and City among the interested clubs.
      But after Joan Laporta replaced Josep Maria Bartomeu as Barca president, it sparked new hope Messi would stay.

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      Barca finished third in the table, seven points behind champions Atletico Madrid, but did win the Copa del Rey.
      And Messi appeared to hint it was only the start of things to come as the Spanish giants ended their two-year trophy draught.
      He said to Diario Ole: “The truth is that the recent Copa del Rey was special due to the period we were in, the club has gone a couple of years of not having a great time due to different results and titles.
      Because it is a very young dressing room, with a lot of people, and new people, and this Copa del Rey for the dressing room was a turning point, and very important.
      “Whenever I compete, I compete to win and try to achieve all the objectives, to get titles. Beyond that, I like to win and get titles. The more the better.”
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      Man City join Man Utd in Danny Ings transfer chase if they fail in Harry Kane bid with Romelu Lukaku also a target

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      MANCHESTER CITY are reportedly interested in signing Southampton striker Danny Ings if they fail in their pursuit of Harry Kane.Pep Guardiola’s side are thought to be among the Premier League sides chasing Kane, with Manchester United and Chelsea also competing for the England captain who has recently expressed his intent to leave Tottenham.
      Ings has impressed for Southampton over the last two campaignsCredit: Getty
      Kane has revealed his desire to leave Tottenham at the end of the seasonCredit: PA
      But if that does not come off, The Athletic are reporting that Man City have the same idea as their local rivals Man Utd in signing fellow English forward Ings.
      The Saints striker has impressed for Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side since returning to the club following an unsuccessful spell with Liverpool.
      After netting eight times during a loan period back at St Mary’s, Ings joined on a permanent deal at the beginning of the 2019-20 campaign.
      And since then he has scored a tremendous 38 goals in 72 games for Southampton.
      He has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, but may feel his options will be limited at the club after Edinson Cavani signed an extension to keep him there another season.
      So Man City could be a better fit for Ings, with Sergio Aguero departing and Guardiola often playing without a recognised No9 for much of their title-winning campaign.
      The Premier League champions are also said to be considering former Red Devils striker Romelu Lukaku as a secondary option to signing Kane.
      The Inter Milan forward joined the Serie A giants from Man Utd in 2019 for £76.5million.
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      Lukaku has been sensational for Inter MilanCredit: Alamy
      And he has been a revelation for the newly-crowned Italian champions.
      Lukaku has scored 23 goals in Serie A this season, with only Cristiano Ronaldo netting more in Italy’s top flight.
      However, it will take a hefty fee to tempt Inter to sell as he is still only 28 years old and his stock has risen since leaving Man Utd.
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      Man Utd ‘considering Harry Kane swap transfer by offering Jesse Lingard to Tottenham’ but striker ‘wants to join City’

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      MANCHESTER UNITED are considering offering Jesse Lingard to Tottenham as part of a deal for striker Harry Kane, according to reports.It was revealed by SunSport on Tuesday that the Red Devils and local rival Manchester City are preparing to hand the Spurs forward a five-year contract with a £300,000-a-week basic salary.
      Kane has reiterated his desire to leave Tottenham at the end of the seasonCredit: AP
      Lingard may be included in a deal that sees him join Spurs in the summerCredit: Getty
      And now The Times are reporting that Lingard is being considered as a potential sweetener for Tottenham in a deal involving Kane.
      However, Man Utd are also said to be cautious about attempting to negotiate with Lilywhites’ chairman Daniel Levy.
      Man City is still thought to be Kane’s preferred destination if he is to depart North London this summer.
      But the Premier League champions’ manager Pep Guardiola remained tight-lipped on any link to Kane when asked about the potential mega deal following his side’s defeat at Brighton.
      He replied: “Next question, he is a Tottenham Hotspur player, please.”
      Meanwhile, Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer offered a little more when he was asked whether they will be signing a striker.
      The Norwegian said: “I can’t say we’re not signing a striker.
      “We’re building towards a better squad. Hopefully we end up with a stronger squad when we start next season and be more  consistent to challenge the one in front of us.”
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      Kane has been linked with Man Utd, Man City and ChelseaCredit: Getty
      But when questioned specifically about Kane, Solskjaer shut the reporter down by adding: “I can’t talk about players that are in other teams.
      “I think you know me well enough. I don’t think that’s very respectful of any team, any players.
      “There are loads of good players out there. I could say Messi is interesting, and Ronaldo, but I can’t talk about them.”
      Kane confirmed for a second time earlier this week his intent to leave Tottenham at the end of the 2020-21 campaign after the club’s poor season.
      Spurs have missed out on Champions League qualification for the second season running and are also set to go another year without a trophy having lost the Carabao Cup final to Man City.
      Yet despite his team’s disappointing campaign, Kane has had one of his best seasons in a white shirt.
      The England captain has scored 32 goals and provided 16 assists for Tottenham.
      His remarkable level of consistency – illustrated by the fact that he has scored 24 goals or more in each of the last seven seasons – has led to both Manchester clubs and Chelsea being interested in bringing him in.
      Meanwhile, Lingard has rejuvenated his career with a wonderful loan spell at West Ham.
      The England international, who was cutting a frustrated figure at Man Utd, joined the Hammers in January and has netted nine times in 14 games.
      But if the Red Devils use him as part of a deal for Kane, he may not be able to secure a permanent transfer to West Ham in the summer.
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      Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez eat lunch in Madrid with Wags as Barcelona believe star will snub Man City transfer to stay

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      LIONEL MESSI enjoyed a reunion with Luis Suarez as the Barcelona star travelled to Madrid to meet up with his close friend.The Argentine forward took advantage of a two-day break given by boss Ronald Koeman to visit the Atletico Madrid striker in the Spanish capital.
      Barcelona star Lionel Messi travelled to Madrid to meet up with close friend Luis SuarezCredit: Antonela Roccuzzo / Instagram
      Messi and Suarez joined by their wives enjoyed a day in Madrid’s ‘Golden Mile’
      The pair were joined by their partners as they dined out at Italian restaurant Numa Pompilio in Madrid’s ‘Golden Mile’.
      Messi’s wife Antonella Roccuzzo took to Instagram to share a photo of the happy couple alongside Suarez and his spouse Sofia Balbi.
      Captioning the picture, she simply stated: “Adding moments together.”
      Suarez enjoyed six seasons in Catalonia with Messi, where they won the LaLiga title and Copa del Rey four times, as well as the Champions League in 2015.
      Their remarkable partnership saw then score 475 goals between them, while also providing 241 assists.
      Messi was left fuming with Barca in allowing Suarez to join rivals Atletico, and his anger is justified with Diego Simeone’s side poised to win the Spanish top-flight.
      But Sport have stated that the 33-year-old still felt the need to travel to Madrid to wish Suarez well ahead of Atletico’s vital clash at Valladolid on Saturday.
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      Messi is set to become a free agent at the end of the season when his contract expires at the Nou Camp.
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      Messi is set to become a free agent with his contract at the Nou Camp to expire at the end of the seasonCredit: Rex

      After failing to secure his services last year, SunSport have exclusively revealed that Manchester City can sign him – but only if they pay him £500,000-a-week after tax.
      Despite uncertainty surrounding his future, Mundo Deportivo have claimed that the Blaugrana expect Messi to pen a new deal.
      They state that the Barca board would be left shocked if he departed in the summer as they are fully confident he will extend his stay.
      Barca are ready to offer the six-time Ballon d’Or winner a two-year contract while also promising to strengthen the team in the upcoming transfer window.
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      Man City have four-man transfer list to replace Sergio Aguero in summer including Erling Haaland and Harry Kane

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      ERLING HAALAND and Harry Kane are just two names on Manchester City’s four-man shortlist to replace Sergio Aguero in the summer.The Citizens legend will depart the Etihad after ten trophy-laden years when his contract expires at the end of the season.
      Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is believed to be a summer target for Manchester CityCredit: Getty
      Tottenham’s Harry Kane is another potential option to replace Sergio Aguero at the EtihadCredit: AFP
      SunSport understands the 32-year-old is close to agreeing a deal to join Barcelona, though he may be forced into taking a £100,000-a-week cut from the £250k-a-week wages he currently earns.
      Pep Guardiola has been tasked with finding the perfect replacement for the Argentine marksman to compete with Gabriel Jesus up top.
      And according to The Times, the Spaniard will be backed in his pursuit of a new centre-forward, with four players being indentified.
      Borussia Dortmund ace Erling Haaland is claimed to be on City’s shortlist following another superb season in Germany.
      The 20-year-old banged in a double against RB Leipzig on Thursday to help BVB win the German Cup to bring up an astonishing 39 goals for the campaign.
      Haaland boasts a release clause of £65million that can be triggered next year, with Dortmund seeking £130m to sell him this summer.
      Tottenham’s Harry Kane is another option, though the England skipper is likely to cost in the region of £150m.
      It is believed that City will only make a move for the 27-year-old should Guardiola demand the ex-Leyton Orient loanee’s signing.
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      The other two players on City’s radar are said to be Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Andre Silva.
      Martinez has been instrumental in helping Inter win their first Serie A title since 2010 having fired in 16 goals in 36 Italian top-flight matches.
      And Silva has also enjoyed a fruitful campaign for the Bundesliga outfit, having found the back of the net 25 times in 30 league outings.
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      Both Martinez and Silva would prove to be cheaper alternatives to Haaland and Kane.
      City are also in advanced talks to sign Sporting Lisbon left-back Nuno Mendes as Guardiola looks to bolster his backline.
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      Man City defender Eric Garcia ‘completes Barcelona free transfer’ as he signs pre-contract to 2026 amid Arsenal interest

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      MANCHESTER CITY starlet Eric Garcia has reportedly signed a pre-contract with Barcelona until 2026.The 20-year-old centre-back will return to the Blaugrana just four years after departing the Nou Camp to join the Citizens’ academy.
      Eric Garcia will leave Manchester City in the summer to join Barcelona on a free transferCredit: Getty
      A move back to Spain has been on the cards since last year after Ronald Koeman failed to secure his services.
      It has been claimed that Garcia has even agreed to take a pay-cut in order to link up with the LaLiga giants.
      Despite being heavily linked with Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea were rumoured to be interested in the youngster.
      Gunners boss Mikel Arteta knows the player well having worked alongside Pep Guardiola at the Etihad, but Garcia has only ever had eyes on returning to Catalonia.
      And according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, no other clubs besides Barca have been in talks with the Spain international.
      He tweeted: “Eric Garcia has signed his pre-contract until June 2026 with Barcelona since December.
      “No other club has been in talks – Eric only wanted to join Barca.
      “[Barcelona president Joan] Laporta also approved the deal and it’s going to be announced at the end of the season.”
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      Spain international Garcia has appeared in just four Premier League matches this termCredit: AP
      Garcia has been limited to just ten appearances in all competitions for City this term after falling down the pecking order.
      Ruben Dias, John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are the preferred options, while Nathan Ake has also seen more game time.
      Speaking of Garcia after City’s Carabao Cup final victory over Tottenham, Guardiola said: “There are players even who don’t play any matches.
      “I think, for example, of Eric Garcia who is one of my favourite players.
      “I would love to have 15 Eric Garcia’s for the way he conducts his behaviour. He is always thinking of the team.

      “He’s always a good face in the good or bad moments. He helps the manager and the backroom staff all the time.”
      Before adding: “He will go in an incredible team and when the people say they are unsatisfied if I don’t play, I think of Eric.
      “Most of the time he’s not on the bench because he’s going to move to Barcelona, I hope so. It’s tough, but it is what it is.”
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      Sergio Aguero ‘crazy’ about Barcelona free transfer but ‘Ronald Koeman wants Memphis Depay instead’ of Man City icon

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      BARCELONA boss Ronald Koeman wants to sign Memphis Depay instead of Sergio Aguero despite the Argentinian being ‘crazy’ about joining the Spanish giants, according to reports.Aguero, 32, will leave Manchester City this summer when his contract comes to an end after a decade at the club.
      Aguero reportedly wants to join Barcelona at the end of the seasonCredit: Getty
      Koeman hopes to bring in Depay instead of AgueroCredit: AFP
      And Barcelona have been leading the race to sign the South American as he prepares to team up with countryman Lionel Messi.
      But according to Mundo Deportivo Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman wants to bring in his own compatriot Memphis Depay instead.
      Depay, 27, has scored 19 goals and assisted another ten in 35 games for Lyon this season.
      Only Kylian Mbappe has netted more times in Ligue 1 in what has been another impressive campaign for the Frenchman.
      Since arriving in Lyon at the beginning of 2017, Depay has scored a sensational 75 goals and laid on 53 assists in 176 games.
      Meanwhile, Aguero has struggled to find any sort of form for Man City this season.
      The Argentine has played just 18 times for Pep Guardiola’s side in the 2020-21 campaign, scoring four goals.
      And last weekend he issued an apology to the Man City fans after a failed attempt at a Panenka penalty in his team’s 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
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      Meanwhile, Barcelona are also keen to secure Messi’s future as his contract expires in the summer.
      And it was reported earlier this month that they are preparing to offer him a new ten-year deal to keep him at the club until the end of his career.
      The Catalan side have also been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, although they will face stiff competition from the likes of Real Madrid, Man City and Chelsea if they wish to acquire him.
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      Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City transfer target Yves Bissouma requests Brighton exit

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      YVES BISSOUMA has reportedly requested to leave Brighton at the end of the season – amid intense interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City.Bissouma joined the Seagulls from Lille in 2018 for a fee that could rise to £15.7million with add-ons.
      Brighton star Yves Bissouma has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester CityCredit: PA
      The 24-year-old has shone bright this season proving he is one of the Premier League’s most talented box-to-box midfielders.
      The Mali international’s impressive performances at the Amex Stadium have caught the eye of Arsenal, Liverpool and City.
      According to the Sunday Times, Bissouma has asked to be allowed to leave Brighton, who rate him at £40m.
      That development paves the way for an intense bidding war between three of the Premier League’s biggest clubs.
      Liverpool are reportedly most interested in the midfielder as manager Jurgen Klopp has been ‘personally researching’ his character as well as off-field behaviour to make sure he is the right fit for the Reds.
      In fact, Klopp sees him as a potential successor to Georginio Wijnaldum, who looks set to exit Anfield on a free transfer once his contract expires in June.
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      Liverpool legend John Barnes has been singing Bissouma’s praises for a while and is confident he would be a big hit in Merseyside.
      Barnes recently told BonusCodeBets: “Yves Bissouma has the ability to play at a team like Liverpool. He could fill what Jurgen Klopp wants from the three midfield players.
      “He is strong defensively, he works hard, he plays the ball quickly and every now and then when he needs to dribble, as much as we don’t speak about Brighton, you know he can do it, because he has.
      “Of all the players playing in England, that could fit the template of Liverpool’s midfield three, he is one of them.
      “He [plays] like Georginio Wijnaldum, although he doesn’t attack as much as Gini, because Brighton play a different style of football, when Bissouma wants to he can. He is 24 and young, he would be a great fit.”
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