Antoine Griezmann pay cut
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann is prepared to accept a hefty pay cut to secure a transfer to Barcelona.That’s according to the Daily Mail, who claim he’ll reduce his wages by £5.3million per-year to join Lionel Messi at the Nou Camp.That would still see the French international earn a whopping £15million per-
Neymar’s next destination
Nowhere. Neymar will not be allowed to leave Paris Saint-Germain for Barcelona this summer, according to reports.Neymar has been linked with a return to the Nou Camp this summer with the Catalan giants set for a busy summer.But according to Radio Monte Carlo Sport, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has said Neymar will not beleaving the French capital.It’s claimed that Barcelona are only after the Brazilian because Lionel Messi wants him to return.Barcelona news LIVE: Express Sport brings you the latest updates from the Nou Camp.
Adrien Rabiot swoop
Manchester United look set to battle Everton for PSG midfielder Adrien Rabiot.Rabiot’s contract at the Parc des Princes expires this month.Barcelona were expected to snap the Frenchman up on a free transfer but the deal collapsed after the arrival of Frenkie de Jong.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side are expected to launch an approach in the coming weeks but French outlet Le10 Sport claim Everton have held contract discussions withthe player’s representatives.
Raheem Sterling’s next step
Joining Barcelona or Real Madrid is the next logical for Raheem Sterling.That’s according to Tottenham legend Les Ferdinand, who believes the winger can reach the pinnacle of worldfootball.“If he continues to have the success he’s having at Manchester City, then you could see a team like Real Madrid or Barcelona being the next stepping stone for him,” Ferdinand told talkSPORT.“When you look at some of the players playing for thoseteams at the moment, he’d certainly be in good company if he went to those football clubs.
Matthijs de Ligt to Liverpool?
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Ajax superstar Matthijs de Ligt.That’s according to German newspaper Bild, who claim de Ligt could be Jurgen Klopp’s ‘next triumph’ after securing the Champions League title.Manchester United and Barcelona were considered favourites to sign the 19-year-old centre-back.However, De Ligt could soon be joining his Dutch colleague Virgil van Dijk at Anfield.Barcelona news LIVE:
Frenkie de Jong back Lionel Messi
Frenkie de Jong says Lionel Messi should beat his Netherlands team-mate Virgil van Dijk to the Ballon d’Or.Van Dijk was excellent again as Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-0 in the Champions League final and that’s seen him hailed as a Ballon d’Or contender.But De Jong, who will arrive at the Nou Camp in the coming weeks, believes there’s only one winner.”Van Dijk is a super good player who deserves to win the Golden Ball as the best football player of 2019, but to me Lionel Messi is the best and deserves to win,” he told De Telegraaf.������
Welcome to Sevilla.
Julenulen Lopetegui to Sevilla Sevilla have appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new manager.Lopetegui, 52, was axed by both Spain and Real Madrid in less than a month but returns to management after a year on the sidelines.Sevilla sacked previous manager Pablo Machin after their Europa League defeat to Slavia Prague - leaving Joaquin Caparros as interim boss.Barcelona news LIVE: Express Sport brings you the latest updates from the Nou Camp.
Lionel Messi warning
Lionel Messi has warned Barcelona against signing Antoine Griezmann.That’s according to French publication RMC Sport, who claim Messi would prefer to see Neymar return to the Nou Camp.Griezmann confirmed that he would be leaving Barcelona last month with Barcelona the favourites to secure his services.However, RMC Sport claim Messi told management thathe’s concerned by the French international’s attitude and wants the Catalan giants to pursue Neymar instead.
Thomas Meunier options
Thomas Meunier says he’ll consider leaving PSG as a free agent should the Ligue 1 champions not offer him anew contract.Meunier, who’s been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, has 12 months left to run on his contract and PSG still haven’t made a decision on his future.Asked about the prospect of leaving next year, Meunier told Le Parisien: “It's something that could suit me.”Quizzed on his potential suitors, the Belgian added: “There have been phone calls since January with interested clubs. There are a dozen clubs, all of which are in the top five of their leagues.
Paul Pogba considering Juve return
Paul Pogba is reportedly open to moving back to Juventus despite interest from Real Madrid.Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has made no attemptto hide his like of Pogba while Juve have been linked with a deal.And the Independent now claim Pogba is open to a thirdswitch between the Red Devils and the Old Lady due to United’s struggles.It’s claimed that one of the reasons Pogba moved back to United three years ago was because he felt they wereon the brink of a title challenge.But United haven’t come close to challenging for the title since the Frenchman has been back at the club.
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