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      Dembele’s tiny Barcelona release clause revealed amid Chelsea transfer interest – and move would earn him millions

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      OUSMANE DEMBELE reportedly has a bargain Barcelona release clause amid interest from Chelsea.And a move next summer would see the Nou Camp star earn MILLIONS.
      Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has a bargain release clause kicking in next summerCredit: Getty
      Dembele, 25, was a major target for new Blues owner Todd Boehly after his Barcelona contract expired.
      Chelsea were keen on signing the winger on a free transfer as part of their new-look squad.
      But Dembele eventually stayed put at cash-strapped Barcelona, penning a two-year deal until 2024.
      The France international has started the new season well, scoring twice and laying on two assists in just six matches.
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      And it’s reckoned Boehly remain interested in a deal as soon as next summer.
      Now, L’Equipe claims a move could be on the cards after a secret bargain release clause was included in Dembele’s Barcelona renewal.
      It’s believed an offer of £44m will trigger the clause when it becomes active in 2023.
      Barca apparently agreed to the sum as Dembele and his representatives did NOT receive a signing-on bonus when penning the new contract.
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      The move was a goodwill sign from the forward amid Barca’s financial problems.
      But L’Equipe add Dembele will receive a whopping FIFTY per cent of the transfer fee should his release clause be triggered – amounting to a cool £22m.
      It now remains to be seen if Chelsea do indeed go back in for Dembele.
      That’s because admirer Thomas Tuchel is no longer in charge.
      Instead, Graham Potter is at the helm at Stamford Bridge.
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      He likes to deploy two central forwards, while also using versatile attacking wing-backs.
      And Dembele may not have the attributes required to play in either role. More

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      Scott Parker lined up to become Nice manager with Mauricio Pochettino to snub move and hold out on Premier League return

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      SCOTT PARKER could be set for an instant return to management following his Bournemouth sacking with French club Nice a reported option.The 41-year-old was axed by the Cherries last month after losing three out of the opening four Premier League matches.
      Scott Parker is reportedly on Nice’s radar as a possible replacement for Lucien FavreCredit: Getty
      Mauricio Pochettino held talks with Nice, but it has been claimed that he won’t be joining themCredit: AFP
      An embarrassing 9-0 defeat away at Liverpool proved to be his final game in charge.
      But according to Foot Mercato, the ex-Fulham gaffer’s horror start to the season at the Vitality Stadium hasn’t put them off.
      They have stated that he is a candidate to replace Lucien Favre in the French Riviera, with the 64-year-old under increasing pressure since succeeding Christophe Galtier in the summer.
      Nice sit in 13th spot in Ligue 1 after the opening eight matches having won just two games, while losing on four occasions.
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      That is despite Nice boasting the likes of Aaron Ramsey, Ross Barkley, Nicolas Pepe, Morgan Schneiderlin and Kasper Schmeichel.
      It was previously claimed how Mauricio Pochettino was to hold talks with Nice after he was relieved of his duties by Paris Saint-Germain in July.
      But Foot Mercato have insisted the ex-Tottenham gaffer is unlikely to accept the job, despite Nice being prepared to meet his salary demands.
      It is understood that Poch is holding out for a return to the Premier League where he is looking to join a side capable of challenging for trophies.
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      As a result, the French news outlet has declared that Parker is being eyed up, with his name being suggested by Nice’s external advisor Iain Moody.
      Though it hasn’t been said whether Nice and Parker have held talks over the position as of yet.
      It is believed that Parker is currently just on Nice’s managerial shortlist as they decide whether to remove Favre in the near future.
      With league leaders PSG next up for Nice after the international break, a decision could be made sooner rather than later. More

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      Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol opens door to January transfer despite signing five-year contract at RB Leipzig this month

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      JOSKO GVARDIOL has sensationally opened the door for a January switch to Chelsea.That’s despite signing a new five-year deal with RB Leipzig earlier this month.
      Josko Gvardiol has hinted at a January move to Chelsea despite his new RB Leipzig dealCredit: Getty
      Gvardiol, 20, was reportedly the subject of a £77million bid from the Blues late in the transfer window.
      Then-boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to secure Gvardiol’s signature ahead of Man City before loaning him back to Leipzig for the season.
      However, Chelsea’s mammoth offer for the centre-back was rejected.
      And Gvardiol appeared to deal a massive blow to his suitors by then extending his Leipzig contract until 2027.
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      But new boss Graham Potter is thought to be an admirer, and owner Todd Boehly is ready to go back for Gvardiol as he looks to land football’s best youngsters.
      The Croatia international himself has now opened the door for a move to Stamford Bridge as early as January.
      Yet Gvardiol adds he is also more than happy to remain in Germany should no offers arise.
      He said: “I am happy at Leipzig, I still have a lot to learn and need to work on myself.
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      “I have people who deal with it, I didn’t think about a transfer. We’ll see what happens in the winter.”
      It’s not the first time this month Gvardiol has said he’s pleased to still be at Leipzig.
      After signing his deal in the wake of Chelsea’s rejected bid, the defender beamed: “I’m very happy to have extended the contract early until 2027, because I still want to achieve a lot with RB Leipzig.
      “I feel the club’s confidence to continue my development. We’re in the Champions League again, won the DFB Cup last year and want to play for titles again this year.
      “I am very grateful to those responsible at the club that they plan long-term with me and want to continue on this successful path with me.” More

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      ‘I still don’t know what exactly happened’ – Aaron Ramsey confused over Arsenal exit but ‘always has love’ for club

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      ARSENAL icon Aaron Ramsey has declared he is still struggling to deal with his Emirates exit after the club pulled his contract extension off the table.The 31-year-old headed into the 2018-19 season going into the final year of his deal in North London in what was Unai Emery’s first term in charge.
      Aaron Ramsey departed Arsenal in 2019 to join Serie A giants Juventus on a free transferCredit: PA
      After being deemed as surplus to requirements at the start of the Spaniard’s reign, the Wales international slowly started to win back his place after a number of stellar displays.
      And the three-time FA Cup champion, who scored the winning goals in the 2014 and 2017 finals, has claimed that he had agreed on extending his 11-year stay at Arsenal.
      But the midfielder has stated that the Gunners decided to withdraw their proposal, leading him to join Juventus on a free transfer in a £400,000-a-week deal.
      Speaking to The Times, Ramsey said: “It all happened… I agreed to a contract they proposed. Things went quiet for a few weeks.
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      “I was telling my agent, ‘Let’s do it,’ then all of a sudden the contract was no longer there. So there was nothing to sign or agree.
      “It was a difficult start for a few months with Unai. As the season was going on, I was playing more and playing really well.
      “Then January came and I had to make a decision whether I carried on and saw what happened or whether I agreed somewhere.
      “I decided to do that [Juventus move] because there was nothing on the table [from Arsenal].
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      “There was a lot of change with the manager coming. I don’t understand, I still don’t know what exactly happened.
      “I have no bad words or bad feelings to Arsenal. They are still a massive part of my life and I still look out for them and I am really glad to see them doing so well.
      “I always have love for Arsenal and that will never change.”
      After three years in Turin, Ramsey was released by the Old Lady in the summer – despite being contracted until 2023.
      He subsequently linked up with French side Nice, where he is playing alongside former Premier League stars such as Ross Barkley, Kasper Schmeichel and Morgan Schneiderlin.
      Even Nicolas Pepe made the move to the Ligue 1 outfit with Arsenal allowing the Ivorian to return to France on loan.
      It took Ramsey just one minute to score on his Nice debut as he fired home moments after coming on against Toulouse last month to rescue a point. More

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      Messi’s ‘2020 Barcelona contract demands leaked’, including VIP boxes for his and Suarez’s families and private jet

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      LIONEL MESSI’S Barcelona contract demands from 2020 have reportedly been leaked.And among the alleged wishes from his failed deal are a private jet – plus VIP boxes for his AND Luis Suarez’s families.
      Lionel Messi’s Barca contract demands from 2020 have reportedly been leakedCredit: Instagram / @leomessi
      Messi allegedly asked for a private jet, as well as private boxes at the Nou Camp for him and Luis SuarezCredit: Instagram / @leomessi
      Messi, 35, sensationally left Barca after 21 years in the summer of 2021 when his contract expired.
      The Argentina legend eventually joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.
      And Messi is now into his second season with the French champions.
      But things could have worked out differently had Barcelona agreed to contract demands reportedly laid out by Messi in 2020.
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      El Mundo claims the iconic forward had a list of wishes he wanted fulfilled before committing his future to the Nou Camp.
      The first thing Messi apparently wanted was a whopping signing-on bonus of £8.7million.
      Incredibly, it’s alleged he also wanted a new release clause worth just £8,700 – effectively allowing him to quit for free at the time of his choosing.
      Messi reportedly told Barcelona he wanted a three-year deal with an option to extend.
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      And after the first year, his £65m wages were to reportedly increase by TEN per cent each season – on top of annual interest worth three per cent.
      Messi also allegedly demanded a private jet be laid on for him and his family so they could fly to Argentina every Christmas.
      And finally, Messi reportedly wanted a luxury executive box at the Nou Camp for his family PLUS the family of then-teammate Suarez.
      In total, the entire contract would have allegedly set Barcelona back a world-record £492m.
      It’s added Barca were happy to go along with all the demands apart from the signing-on fee and release clause.
      This is what reportedly led to Messi attempting to force through an exit in the summer of 2020.
      And things got even worse when in the same window, Barca sold best pal Suarez to rivals Atletico Madrid.
      Ironically a year later, Messi wanted to stay at Barcelona but was informed he could not renew due to their dire financial situation.
      But it’s reckoned Xavi Hernandez would jump at the chance to bring Messi back, with his PSG deal up next year.
      Barcelona fired back a response following El Mundo’s report.
      A statement read: “In relation to the information published today in El Mundo del Siglo XXI, under the title ‘BarçaLeaks, los archivos secretos del club, parte 1’, FC Barcelona expresses its indignation at the leaking of information that would form part of a judicial proceeding. 
      “The Club also regrets that the medium boasts of having ‘access to a huge amount of documentation and emails that are in the possession of the Barçagate investigation’ when this information and documentation have not yet been shared with the parties.
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      “In any case, the article in question makes public documents that have nothing to do with the investigation of the case and its use is an attempt against the reputation and confidentiality of the Club. 
      “For this reason, and with the aim of protecting FC Barcelona’s rights, the Club’s legal services are already studying the appropriate measures to be taken.” More

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      Arsenal ‘contact Eintracht Frankfurt star Jesper Lindstrom as they plot £17m January transfer swoop’

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      ARSENAL have reportedly opened talks over a January move for Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder Jesper Lindstrom.The Gunners, who sit top of the Premier League table, are expected to be active in the New Year with Mikel Arteta keen to bolster his squad.
      Eintracht Frankfurt ace Jesper Lindstrom is claimed to be attracting interest from ArsenalCredit: Getty
      Denmark international Lindstrom has scored three goals in ten games this seasonCredit: Getty
      Boss Arteta is known to be in the market for a new midfielder having failed to bring in Aston Villa ace Douglas Luiz on deadline day.
      And according to Bild, Denmark international Lindstrom is on Arsenal’s radar having starred in Germany.
      The 22-year-old was named Bundesliga Rookie of the Year last season after impressing in his opening term at Frankfurt following his move from Brondby.
      He has continued his fine form this campaign having chipped in with three goals in ten games in all competitions – including last week’s winner away at Marseille in the Champions League.
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      Bild state that Arsenal have contacted Lindstrom’s team over a potential switch to the Emirates in the New Year.
      It has been said that the 2022 Europa League winner fits the profile of player that Arteta is targeting.
      Arteta has been keen to bring in versatile players in the last year, and with Lindstrom able to operate in the No 10 role or on the wings, he fits the criteria.
      The German news outlet has declared that a fee of £17million would be enough to secure Lindstrom’s services.
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      Arsenal failed to dip into the market in the last winter transfer window, and it proved costly as they missed out on the top four by two points.
      However this time around they may not be so quiet, with Shakhtar Donestk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk believed to be a target.
      Meanwhile it remains to be seen whether they will go back in for Brazilian star Luiz, who has entered the final year of his contract at Villa Park.
      And Leicester contract rebel Youri Tielemans could be available in a cut-price transfer with the Belgian ace to become a free agent next summer.
      Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli is also claimed to be attracting interest from the Gunners after they failed to sign the Italian from Sassuolo last year. More

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      Sergio Busquets ‘set to sign for David Beckham’s Inter Miami on free transfer after deciding to QUIT Barcelona’

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      SERGIO BUSQUETS looks set to call time on his 22 year career with Barcelona amid interest from David Beckham’s Inter Miami.According to reports, the veteran midfielder will depart the club when his current deal ends on June 30, 2023.
      Busquets is reportedly heading to Inter Miami after his contract ends with BarcelonaCredit: Rex
      It was rumoured that the MLS club were heavily interested in the defensive midfielder, with the aim of making the World Cup winner their franchise player.
      The 34-year-old is reported by Sport to have made his intentions to leave a while ago, as well as stating that he’s passionate about his new adventure.  
      Despite starting four out of a possible six games this season, the emergence of youth in the Pedri and Gavi will have no doubt provided a timely reminder that the end is near.
      The Barcelona captain was handed his debut by Pep Guardiola against Racing Santander in 2008, fast forward fourteen years and he is now being managed by his midfield partner in that very game, Xavi.
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      685 appearances later, a glittering career has seen him lift eight LaLiga titles and three Champions Leagues, as well as achieving international glory with Spain.
      The midfield maestro has also been repeatedly linked with a move to the Premier League in the last few seasons.
      According to reports the Spanish midfielder has the option to play for an extra year beyond this season.
      Barcelona’s financial struggles could also be a factor as the captain agreed to a substantial reduction in his wages.
      According to Catalan outlet ARA, there hasn’t been much progression with Busquets and Pique as they are both owed huge sums.
      FC Barcelona have to pay €52M to Gerard Piqué & €50M to Sergio Busquets next season.
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      Jude Bellingham at centre of massive £130m summer transfer battle with Man Utd and Chelsea among FIVE clubs interested

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      CHELSEA and Manchester United are among FIVE European clubs interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham this summer, according to reports.Bellingham, 19, joined Borussia Dortmund in a £25million transfer from Birmingham City two years ago.
      Borussia Dortmund want at least £130m for BellinghamCredit: Getty
      He snubbed Man Utd in favour of the move to Germany, but the Red Devils have refused to give up in their pursuit of the teen.
      According to The Athletic, United are in a transfer race along with four other clubs.
      Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool are also eager to sign Bellingham while Real Madrid retain a strong interest.
      But, Borussia Dortmund are demanding at least £130m for the young star which would make him the most expensive English player of all-time – surpassing Jack Grealish and his £100m move to Man City last year.
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      Bellingham made his 100th appearance for Dortmund last week.
      Since arriving at Signal Iduna Park he’s scored 13 goals and assisted 18, making him one of the club’s most valuable players.
      His consistent performances have also seen him earn a regular spot in Gareth Southgate’s England squad.
      Last year Bellingham became the youngest-ever English player to appear at a major tournament when he made a substitute appearance against Croatia during Euro 2020.
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      And now he could be given the opportunity to shine on the World stage as England prepare for the World Cup in November.
      Bellingham was given another international call-up last week ahead of England’s upcoming Nations League fixtures against Italy and Germany. More