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Messi and Barcelona stars at war with club chiefs over Neymar transfer debacle

Messi and Barcelona stars at war with club chiefs over Neymar transfer debacle

La Liga, Transfer Info
Barcelona stars are at odds with club chiefs after their failure to sign Neymar from PSG. The Spanish champions have endured a mixed start to the campaign on the field, picking up only four points from their opening three matches in La Liga. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Ultimately, Barcelona were unable to complete a deal to bring Neymar, willing to drop his salary, back from Paris Saint-Germain. Despite a number of meetings in Paris in the final week of the summer window, meetings that included the likes of CEO Oscar Grau, executive Javier Bordas and president Josep Maria Bartomeu, no agreement was reached. The French champions were not interested in a swap deal or taking a small down payment now and the majority in 2020 and 2021, as Barcelona strug...
PSG reject Barcelona’s latest bid of £118m plus three players for Neymar

PSG reject Barcelona’s latest bid of £118m plus three players for Neymar

La Liga, Transfer Info
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly turned down a stunning transfer package from Spanish giants Barcelona for Neymar. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The two teams met for a transfer summit in Paris this week as Barcelona bid to take the Brazil international back to the Nou Camp. The La Liga champions are growing confident of finally completing the deal and Nou Camp officials conceded Neymar's return to the club was 'closer' upon returning to Barcelona. But reports in Spain claim PSG have rejected an offer from Barca, which included three players. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca were willing to offer £118m for Neymar, plus Ivan Rakitic, Jean-Clair Todibo - and Ousmane Dembele on loan. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ...
Meeting between Barca and PSG over Neymar transfer ends without an agreement

Meeting between Barca and PSG over Neymar transfer ends without an agreement

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info
The meeting between PSG and Barcelona over the transfer of Neymar ended without reaching an agreement. However they will keep negotiating and looking for a possible solution. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Eric Abidal, Javier Bordas and Oscar Grau were present on behalf of Barca, while PSG’s representatives were Leonardo and Djamal Bouras, the lawyer of the club president Al Khelaifi. Barcelona presented an offer of 170 million euros, paid in several instalments, while PSG demanded for 100m plus Nelson Semedo and Ousmane Dembele. Neymar himself has reportedly acted as a key part of the possible transfer. Not only has he reportedly told PSG he does not want to remain at the club, he has also blocked a move to Real Madrid. Barca are said to be unwilli...
Lionel Messi ruled out of Real Betis clash after missing final Barca training

Lionel Messi ruled out of Real Betis clash after missing final Barca training

La Liga
Lionel Messi has been ruled out of Barcelona's game with Real Betis on Sunday after missing their final training session. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi has been working his way back from a calf injury he sustained after returning late to the Barcelona pre-season after his efforts with Argentina in the Copa America. The forward was not ready in time for Barca’s opener against Athletic Club, which saw a late goal from Aritz Aduriz deliver a shocking 1-0 defeat to the League champions. With Barcelona looking to bounce back from that loss, and with Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele struggling with injuries, there was hope the Argentine would be ready to return to the starting lineup against Betis. However, the Barcelona talisman will miss yet ano...
Philippe Coutinho confirms he doesn’t want Barcelona return after torrid time at Nou Camp

Philippe Coutinho confirms he doesn’t want Barcelona return after torrid time at Nou Camp

La Liga, Bundesliga
Philippe Coutinho wants to put his Barcelona nightmare behind him and remain a Bayern Munich player “for a long time”. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The ex-Liverpool midfielder joined the Bundesliga champions on loan yesterday after they paid Barcelona £7.78million, with the option to make the move permanent next summer window for £110m. Coutinho revealed his Barcelona career is “now history” as the former Inter Milan player prepared to compete in his fourth European League. He said: “In Barcelona, a lot of things did not turn out as we had imagined. But this is now history. I hope to stay here for a long time and win many titles. "I've earned experience, won titles and learnt a lot, but now I need to focus on Bayern. I didn't have any doubts when ...
PSG manager gives fresh condition for Neymar’s move to Barcelona

PSG manager gives fresh condition for Neymar’s move to Barcelona

Transfer Info, La Liga, Ligue 1
Thomas Tuchel has conceded Paris Saint-Germain missed Neymar in their shock loss to Rennes and ruled out an exit for the Brazilian unless an adequate replacement is brought in. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar's prolonged absence from the squad continued on Sunday as the Ligue 1 champions fell to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Rennes in their first away outing of the new season. The 27-year-old has been recovering from an ankle injury that has ruled him out of action since June, while questions remain over his future amid links with former club Barcelona and Real Madrid. After seeing his club struggle for creativity at Roazhon Park, however, manager Tuchel stood firm on his stance that PSG must keep hold of the forward. "He will not leave without...
Coutinho joins Bayern Munich on loan from Barcelona

Coutinho joins Bayern Munich on loan from Barcelona

Bundesliga, La Liga, Transfer Info
Philippe Coutinho has completed his loan move to Bayern Munich from Barcelona, with a season-long agreement including a €120 million purchase option. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazil international midfielder will spend the 2019-20 season with the Bundesliga champions before a decision is made over a permanent transfer. Bayern Munich have already paid out an €8.5m loan fee and agreed to take on the Brazilian’s full salary. Barcelona had been eager to put such a deal in place as they press ahead with their efforts to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou. And Coutinho has now headed out of Spain and is looking forward to making a new start in Germany. He told Bayern’s official website: “For me, this move means a new challenge in a new country with on...
Messi intervenes in Madrid’s bid to sign Neymar ahead of Barcelona

Messi intervenes in Madrid’s bid to sign Neymar ahead of Barcelona

La Liga, Transfer Info
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has privately urged Neymar to turn down Real Madrid and push for a return to the Camp Nou, according to reports in Spain. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazil international has made it clear that he wants to leave Paris Saint-Germain before the end of the summer transfer window and the French giants are now open to allowing the forward to leave. Barcelona’s hierarchy are set to meet with PSG chiefs today to discuss Neymar’s transfer and the Spanish club are willing to include Philippe Coutinho as part of the deal. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is also a big fan of Neymar and has tried to sign the 27-year-old on several occasions in the past. But after missing out on signing Paul Pogba from Manchester ...
Barcelona or Real Madrid? PSG confirm talks over the exit of Neymar

Barcelona or Real Madrid? PSG confirm talks over the exit of Neymar

La Liga, Ligue 1, Transfer Info
Paris Saint-Germain director Leonardo has confirmed talks over the exit of Neymar from the club although denied that any deal has been struck amid reported interest from two Spanish teams; Barcelona and Real Madrid. A summer of speculation has seen the Brazil international heavily linked with a big-money move away from Paris. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The 27-year-old is, after two campaigns in Ligue 1, eager to secure a transfer away from France, with a return to La Liga the favoured option of the Brazilian forward. The Catalan giants are keen on taking him back to Camp Nou but they need to offload Philippe Coutinho first. And as revealed by Goal , PSG are keen to have the former Liverpool man, plus Nelson Semedo, included in a possible €50 millio...
Philippe Coutinho rejects Tottenham loan move

Philippe Coutinho rejects Tottenham loan move

La Liga, Premier League, Transfer Info
Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho has turned down a loan move to Tottenham, making a return to the Premier League unlikely before Thursday's transfer window shuts. Both Barcelona and the Brazilian would prefer a permanent deal but it is unlikely any Premier League side will match the £80m price tag. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino phoned Coutinho in an effort to convince him to return to the Premier League, according to Sky Sports News. But the 27-year-old, who enjoyed a successful six-month loan under Pochettino at Espanyol in 2012, will not be reunited with his old manager who is now at Spurs. It is understood only few teams can match Barcelona's valuation of the Brazil international, who they signed fr...
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