This promises to be a summer of wonderful adjustments in Catalonia with Ronald Koeman already telling Luis Suarez that he is in his plans.
Follow ALL the latest gossip and transfer updates below…
RIGID IRON
FC Barcelona has called an emergency meeting, following the shocking revelation that Lionel Messi will leave the club this summer.
Alfredo Martínez reports: “Urgent assembly on behalf of the Board of Directors of Barcelona with a very confusing moment”.
MORE ABOUT MESSI
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague turned to Twitter to see and explain the latest news from Lionel Messi.
He wrote: “Messi sent a burofax to Barcelona asking the club to let it go and to use the clause he had accepted in his last contract by which he can go free !!!
“Messi believes the season ended in August, so he can use the clause that frees him from the club before the end of the month. FCB would mention that the contract talks about the end of June for Messi to use the clause, so it has expired.
“He has no intention of preseasoning or starting training sessions with Ronald Koeman. I had already told the coach that he looked “closer to leaving than staying.”
“Would bartomeu and his board of directors resign the only way for him to replace his mind? I wonder if everything has gone too far now, however, anything is imaginable right now.
WHAT A DISASTER
Lionel Messi has shown that he leaves Barcelona, according to reports.
The Argentine met new boss Ronald Koeman last week, with his long-term on the agenda.
And according to Marca, Messi has made it clear that he will leave the Camp Nou this summer, and has asked them to enter into force a clause in which he can terminate his contract.
PED IN HEELS
Chelsea’s former ace, Pedro, is now a Roma player!
– AS Roma English (@ASRomaEN) 25 August 2020
PLEASE TAKE ME BACK
Philippe Coutinho would return to the Premier League to Barcelona, with Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea excited, according to reports.
The Brazilian’s loan to Bayern Munich ended after the Champions League winners decided to exercise their purchase option.
Coutinho is now about to return to the Barcelona parent club for confrontational talks with new coach Ronald Koeman.
But Marca says the 28-year-old “little magician” would return to England, with a number of big clubs interested.
Coutinho has 3 years to complete his current contract with Barcelona.
It is claimed that Koeman does see the former Liverpool midfielder in his long-term plans and that he will push to sell it, as does Luis Suarez.
GREAT MESS
Barcelona will sell star boy Lionel Messi this summer.
According to former President Joan Laporta, the dismissal of Luis Suárez’s club is also “an act of cowardice”.
Barcelona is in crisis after firing Quique Setien after their 8–2 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.
Ronald Koeman forced to stabilize the vessel.
But he is believed to be able to rule out a number of big names in his quest to repair normality at camp Nou.
MESSI EN ENREDO
Lionel Messi has taken a resolution and will soon tell Barcelona that he will stay or leave.
Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are touring with intent at the resolution of the striker’s career.
In more than 15 years in the Blaugrana first team, the 33-year-old has never been more likely to leave the club as now.
The turmoil caused by Barcelona’s shocking 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League may be on the verge of sending Messi through the exit door.
There are big questions about the club’s control with the South American linked to a one-year contract.
And the Argentine half-known Diario Ole reports that Messi has made one about his future, which will be communicated to the giants of La Liga in the coming days.
BEAUTIFUL LITTLE WINNER
This is how Premier League star salaries are accrued according to the minute played at Big Six clubs.
GUNNER IS FUN
Jonathan Dinzeyi says he had ALWAYS been a Gooner, even crossing the ranks with his rivals Tottenham.
After signing a loose show, he told Arsenal.com: “It’s a wonderful feeling (for an Arsenal player).
“Arsenal is a huge club and was the first club I supported as a kid.
“They have a story and with the arrival of the new coach who likes to play many young players.
“I think it’s a wonderful opportunity for me to show enthusiasts and training staff what I’m doing. I’m excited to start now.”
– Jonathan Dinzeyi (@DinzeyiJonathan) 24 August 2020
CHIL VS. Chels
The Blues intensified their search for Ben Chilwell, with Kai Havertz coming to an end.
That’s how Leicester’s side compares to his long-term teammates.
CALL ON PCV
Thiago Alcantara’s long career is still pending.
Bayern Munich midfielder is sought after by Liverpool, who conscientiously spends around 27 million pounds for him.
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge told Bild: “We still read a lot about Liverpool, but we haven’t been contacted yet.”
GONE-ZALO
Gonzalo Higuaín leaves Juventus after having “decided together” with Andrea Pirlo who had no future.
The 32-year-old Argentine star who hopes to save his career in Juve after two difficult seasons.
But Pirlo informed him that he did not have much time to run at Allianz Stadium.
Fabrizio Romano carries the key quote from the lady’s boss.
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) 25 August 2020
TUTU IS A TAFFY
Cardiff has signed Jordi Osei-Tutu for the season from Arsenal.
The 21-year-old right winger will have playing time Neil Harris after spending last season on loan at Bundesliga 2 club VFL Bochum.
The Ghanaian-Englishman said: “I thank the coach for having the conviction to take me to such a glorious club.
“I like to move from one side of the field to another, attack and defend. I can’t wait to get started.
➡️ https://t.co/ILqI4gWOM4#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/qTUjUan8If
– Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) 25 August 2020
Break
Harry Maguire has been named to Gareth Southgate’s England team.
Captain United has been included for the League of Nations of England matches in Denmark and Iceland.
Mason Greenwood and Marcus Rashford were named to the team, as were Harry Kane and Phil Foden.
But there’s no place for Jack Grealish.
Gareth Southgate has designated a 24-man squad for next month’s #NationsLeague matches in Iceland and Denmark.
– England (@England) 25 August 2020
RELIEF RAM
County Derby will face a troubled deduction after being approved for two counts at an EFL hearing.
The Rams were investigated for the sale of their land and its value.
They were also asked to explain how the wording of player depreciation in monetary statements is expressed.
Derby County (@dcfcofficial) August 25, 2020
Break
The UEFA Super Cup will be played with the fans present, the European framework has announced.
BAK’D HILT
Arsenal will look to continue with their team with the addition of Boubakary Soumare, according to reports.
Chief Mikel Arteta has already attacked Lille once as he advances towards the addition of 27 million pounds from defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
Now the Spaniard needs his partner Soumare to correct the midfield’s weaknesses.
According to the Daily Mail, the talented 21-year-old may be available for around “50 million pounds.”
But the Gunners face a serious festival of rivals Prem Manchester United, with Liverpool also linked.
Soumare has a key figure in the Lille midfield since his breakthrough in 2017.
GIBBS-WHITE SWANS OFF
Morgan Gibbs-White has signed for Swansea City for the season.
The 20-year-old Wolves midfielder, inspired by the 2018–19 season for the wolves, had a quiet year last season.
He played seven Premier League games, but was an unused replacement for Nuno Espirito Santo.
Nuno hopes Steve Cooper can step forward in Gibbs-White’s career with regular first-team football.
Gibbs-White said he had the resolution with Rhian Brewster.
He said: “I spoke to Rhian about his stay here and he said he enjoyed every minute.
“When I had that kind of comment and I saw the kind of effect it had here with the goals he scored, I looked at it and thought maybe I could do it.
? First Interview? https://t.co/1zN9IuznnI#CroesoMorgan pic.twitter.com/lp2csKi5jj
Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) 25 August 2020
TALK ABOUT THE GIFT
Donny van de Beek of Manchester United expects the Premier League to hit as he prepares for his departure from Ajax, according to reports.
The midfielder will leave the Dutch champion this summer.
But the 23-year-old is satisfied in the Dutch capital and fears the prospect of staying.
Dutch foreigner Van de Beek about to agree a transfer of 47 million pounds to Real Madrid before the blockade.
And Ajax coach and former Red Devils goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has shown he can leave for the right value this year.
RODRIGO LAST
Andrea Radrizzani and Víctor Orta are said to have flown to Valencia at Rodrigo’s signature.
BLUES NEW MAN
Birmingham has hired Spanish midfielder Jon Toral for Jude Bellingham.
– Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) 25 August 2020
JOURNEY HOME
Aston Villa is a right-back move from Atletico Madrid Kieran Trippier, according to reports.
The 29-year-old English defender moved to Wanda Metropolitano a year ago from Tottenham.
Trippier had struggled to reflect his form of the 2018 World Cup the following season in North London.
But he has enjoyed a resurgence at Atletico Madrid after his 20 million pound move last summer.
Aston Villa is now willing to bring Trippier back to the Premier League after avoiding the descent into the skin of his teeth in 2019-20, according to The Telegraph.
Chief Dean Smith has made hiring a new right-back a priority this summer.
REAL ASSENT
Mark Bowen is expected to be replaced as director after 10 months in charge.
However, the Royals, the former foreigner from Wales, must be upstairs and have been invited to return to the position of technical director.
According to talkSPORT, Bowen is being presented with the opportunity at the club as part of a “strategic review”.
‘DOU O DI
Arsenal is final in the recruitment of Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara for 27 million pounds, according to reports.
The Serie A team to get rid of some stars to fund their own spending frenzy and the Ghanaian is one they would be happy to let go.
Mikel Arteta’s number one target in midfielder Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid, however, northern Londoners are unwilling to comply with their forty-five million pound release clause.
But now he can turn to the 23-year-old midfielder Diawara with Roma in a position to sell, according to the Express.
They’ve already got Chelsea’s former end, Pedro.
Chris Smalling of Manchester United and Sokratis of Arsenal are among the most sensible on the Italian wish list.
TRANSFER FROM ROMES
Roma is ready to return with a bid of 14.5 million pounds for Chris Smalling, according to reports.
The headquarters described how willing to make his tenure in the Italian capital larger, coach Paulo Fonseca and Lupi’s new owner Dan Friedkin must live up to his ambition.
And so Roma will “throw everything out” in a permanent agreement for Smalling, according to the Italian newspaper Il Tempo Sport Witness.
SunSport understands that it has set a value of 20 million pounds in the agreement through United.
Given the valuation gap, Roma is said to rely heavily on the player’s preference to succeed in an agreement.
A new agent has also been negotiating with the giants of Old Trafford.
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