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Jun72019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona begin talks with Man United over a deal for Marcus Rashford

Barcelona have reportedly made an approach for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The Spanish giants head coach Ernesto Valverde wants to add the England international to his forward line alongside the deadly Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Rashford has just one year remaining on his deal at Old Trafford and the 21-year-old is yet to put pen to paper to the new £150,000-a-week offer on the table. Manchester United have the option of a further year on his contract, but Real Madrid , Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have been closely monitoring Marcus Rashford's situation. However, Barcelona have made the English star a priority in this summer's transfer window, according to claims from SPORT. However, Barcelona...

Jun12019 by JBNo Comments

Messi reveals Neymar WhatsApp group amid reports of a return to Barca

La Liga

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi labelled Neymar a "phenomenon" and revealed he is still in a WhatsApp group with the Paris Saint-Germain forward and team-mate Luis Suarez. The trio formed one of the world's best attacks for three years at Camp Nou before Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017. Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez won two La Liga trophies, a Champions League and three Copa del Rey crowns together while at Barcelona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Neymar has been linked with a return back to Camp Nou and Messi revealed he is still in contact with the Brazil international. "I have a group on WhatsApp where we are – Suarez, Neymar and me. Neymar is a phenomenon and yes, we continue to talk...

Jun12019 by JBNo Comments

Cillessen hits out at Barcelona for pricing him out of United transfer by demanding £53m

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Manchester United may have to find a new goalkeeper if David de Gea leaves, but Jasper Cillessen admits it will be difficult for any club to sign him this summer window. In a shocking broadside against current team Barcelona, the goalkeeper has said he is being priced out of an exit. "I will consider my options after my vacation," he told Dutch broadcast VTBL. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "I am aiming for a club in one of the top five leagues in Europe, but it's still quiet now. "We'll have to wait and see. The fact Barcelona put a £53million price tag on me doesn't make things easier." (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Benfica are believed to be the leading club in pursuit of Jasper Cillessen. But that transfer appears to be in hug...

May262019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Messi called Liverpool star a ‘donkey’ during Barcelona’s Champions League game

La Liga, Premier League

Liverpool midfielder James Milner has revealed that Lionel Messi called him a ‘donkey’ during the Reds' Champions League game against Barcelona. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi was angry with Milner at half-time during the first leg at Camp Nou after the midfielder clattered into the Barcelona star. After hitting the deck, Messi squared up to Milner but the Liverpool midfielder, who can speak Spanish, has said that the Argentine continued his verbal tirade at half-time. ‘He wasn’t happy,’ Milner told the Mail on Sunday. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘He was giving me plenty in Spanish going down the tunnel at half-time as well. He was calling me ‘burro’. ‘It translates as donkey but I think it’s also used in Spanish football as a ge...

May222019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona to make shock move for Liverpool’s Divock Origi this summer

La Liga, Transfer Info

Spanish giants Barcelona are lining up a shock move for Liverpool forward Divock Origi, according to reports in Spain. Origi is definitely no stranger to Barcelona, after scoring the goal which knocked the Catalans out of the Champions League earlier this month in Liverpool’s shocking turnaround. However, his long-term future at Anfield is far from guaranteed, as he enters the last year of his deal. Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants to extend his stay until 2022 as a reward for his good displays towards the end of the campaign. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); According to Mundo Deportivo, Barca are in the hunt to sign Origi. The La Liga champions are searching for a back-up for Luis Suarez, with Kevin-Prince Boateng expected to go back to Sassuolo after...

May132019 by JBNo Comments

Barcelona expect Chelsea bid for Coutinho as Hazard edges closer to Madrid move

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Barcelona hierarchy are bracing themselves for interest from Chelsea in Philippe Coutinho as they go in search of a replacement for their star Eden Hazard. Goal reports that even though Coutinho wants to remain in Spain despite a disappointing first full season, some members of the club's board of directors are keen to sell this summer window. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Brazilian failed to impress since arriving from Liverpool in a £105 million deal in January 2018, despite playing his part in two Liga title victories. And while he has struggled to fully win over fans in Catalunya, their relationship has suffered in recent weeks since his celebration after scoring against United in the Champions League. Fans were unhappy at him placing his f...

May122019 by JBNo Comments

Lacazette responds to Barcelona transfer rumours

Transfer Info, La Liga, Premier League

Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette concedes he’s flattered by interest in him from Barcelona. The La Liga giants are believed to be interested in signing the France international this summer and view him as a cheaper alternative to Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Arsenal are aware of interest from Barcelona and plan to sit down with Lacazette’s representatives at the end of the campaign to negotiate an improved contract. Lacazette, though, has done little to dampen the speculation refusing to dismiss the transfer links. ‘It’s flattering,’ said Lacazette. The Frenchman moved to the Emirates in 2017 for a then-club record fee of around £47million. The Gunners will not entertain any offer for Lacazette ...

May102019 by JBNo Comments

Ronaldo: Lionel Messi deserves share of blame for Barcelona disaster

La Liga

Lionel Messi should be assigned as much blame for Barca’s failures as he is also praised for their success, according to Brazil legend Ronaldo. The Argentina international was near his best in the first leg of the Champions League game against Liverpool, scoring two goals, including a remarkable free-kick from distance to help his team to a 3-0 advantage at Camp Nou. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); But the match finished in a nightmare for Barca as Liverpool struck back at Anfield for a 4-0 win thanks to doubles from Divock Origi and Georginio Wijnaldum. Messi was among the group of Barca players who struggled in the loss, with the star man unable to reach the heights he had in the first leg. It was the second straight season the Catalan club was kno...

May92019 by JBNo Comments

REVEALED: Suarez begged officials to disallow Origi’s goal in Barca’s defeat to Liverpool

UEFA, La Liga, Premier League

Desperation got the better of Luis Suarez during Barcelona’s Champions League defeat away at Anfield as he attempted to get Divock Origi’s winning goal for Liverpool ruled out. After being accused of disrespecting his former team during Barca’s 3-0 win at Camp Nou last week, Liverpool’s fans fully turned on Suarez for his display at Anfield. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Chants of ‘f*** off, Suarez’ and ‘cheat’ were aimed at the forward, who looked to gain every advantage possible against his former side. But Suarez took it one step further when Liverpool scored their fourth of the evening as Trent Alexander-Arnold caught Barca unaware with a quick corner which allowed Origi to get the goal. Suarez had come back to defend with Barca 3-0 down and ...

May82019 by JBNo Comments

Messi broke down in tears in dressing room after Liverpool defeat

UEFA, La Liga

Barcelona star Lionel Messi broke down in tears after his dream of winning another Champions League with the Spanish giants collapsed against Liverpool. The Argentina international was inconsolable in the Barcelona dressing room after the 4-0 loss at Anfield, where his side were on the receiving end of an incredible comeback in Europe for the second season in a row. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Messi was then selected for a drugs test by anti-doping officials and the team headed for Liverpool John Lennon Airport without him as a result. Reports in the Spanish media have claimed that, on his arrival at the airport, Messi was involved in a confrontation with a group of Barcelona fans angry at their team’s collapse in the Champions League. Luis ...