Barcelona
Barca make clear demand as Man Utd begin talks to sign Ousmane Dembele
Manchester United have opened talks with Barcelona to secure a season-long loan deal for Ousmane Dembele, according to reports. Dortmund appear to have ruled out a move for Jadon Sancho this summer and United have been forced to scour the market for other players despite agreeing personal terms with the winger. Dembele has struggled for […]
Luis Suarez handed Barca release as he ‘agrees’ personal terms with Atletico Madrid
Luis Suarez has reportedly agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid as his exit away from Barcelona draws closer, though there are still some issues to work out before the deal can materialise. Ronald Koeman has already made it clear to Suarez he does not see him as a first-team regular, with the Dutchman looking sign […]
Memphis Depay set for medical after Barcelona agree £28m deal
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a £28m deal to sign Lyon winger Memphis Depay. Ronald Koeman has been interested in signing the 26-year-old, who he knows very well from his time coaching the Netherlands national team. Depay is set to travel to Barcelona in the coming days to complete a medical, and it is hoped the winger […]
Hazard is “on the same level” as Messi, says Barcelona legend Samuel Eto’o
Former Barcelona forward Samuel Eto’o has made a huge claim by saying Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard is “on the same level” as Argentine superstar Lionel Messi. Samuel Eto’o played alongside Messi for five years and both players spearheaded Barcelona to a historic treble in the 2008/09 season. Eto’o has often spoken of his love for Lionel […]
Memphis Depay confirms Barcelona interest amid transfer links
Memphis Depay has confirmed he is aware of the interest from La Liga giants Barcelona but says he is uncertain about the possibility of a move this summer. The Lyon forward has emerged as a key target for Barcelona since former Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman took over at the Nou Camp last month Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas revealed on Sunday that […]
Lionel Messi misses training again after decision to stay at Barcelona
Lionel Messi was not present in training with Barcelona on Saturday morning despite his decision to stay at the club, AFP reporters at the training ground confirmed. The Argentine forward announced on Friday he had been forced to remain at the Nou Camp, claiming club president Josep Maria Bartomeu broke his word to let him leave the […]
Lionel Messi hits out at Barcelona after agreeing to stay for one more season
Messi announced that he was staying at Barcelona on Friday, but he is unhappy about the situation as he sees out the final year of his current contract. The 33-year-old had a clause in his contract allowing him to leave at the end of every campaign for free, but after telling Bartomeu that he was […]
Messi reveals his family’s ‘brutal’ reaction when he told them he wanted Barca exit
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi has opened up about the toll the last few weeks have taken on his family as he prepared to leave the club. The Argentine forward has now confirmed he will stay at the Nou Camp, but revealed he has been considering an exit away from the club for some time. Last […]
Lionel Messi confirms he will remain at Barcelona
Lionel Messi looked all but certain to stay at Barcelona for the remaining of his current contract after no legal breakthrough has been made over his release clause. The Argentine forward has now confirmed he has changed his mind and will remain at Barcelona, just 10 days after he handed in a transfer request. Messi’s […]
Messi’s father hits back at La Liga & claims €700m release clause is invalid
Lionel Messi’s father has slammed La Liga and is disputing their interpretation that the player’s £700m release clause is “absolutely valid.” La Liga released a statement this week saying that Messi’s €700million release clause remains valid and that any interested club would have to pay that figure should they wish to sign Barcelona’s superstar. In […]