Today, the Argentine captain’s father appeared on Argentine television informing him that he had told Barca that his son would not stay at Camp Nou.
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GOOD MORNING FANS FOOTY
Lionel Mesi’s father, Jorge, has said that the fugitive legend will no longer play for Barcelona, as Gareth Bale also begs Real Madrid to let him go.
Messi Senior told Camp Nou President Josep Maria Bartomeu the discussions he deserves to free the goal of 33-year-old Manchester City and PSG that it would actually break the world record for athletes’ salaries if he left.
And the royal bale parity says that Barca’s fiercest rivals, the Real, make it “very difficult” to continue.
He told Sky Sports, “I need to play football, I’m motivated to play football.”
“He’s at the club. They control everything. All I can do is keep doing what I’m doing and wait for something to happen.
By contrast, Dutch star Donny van de Beek praised his 39 million-pound move to Manchester United from Ajax as “extremely exciting,” and also insisted that they already have “some of the world’s midfielders.”
And Bayer Leverkusen superstar Kai Havertz believes he can work out with Chelsea next week as he believes he is close to completing a move.
Chelsea, however, would prefer midfielders Jorginho and N’Golo Kante if they want to fund a serious attempt to target West Ham ace Declan Rice, valued at £ 80 million.
Meanwhile, Manchester United and Arsenal’s goal, Dayot Upamecano, “is in no hurry” to leave RB Leipzig; has admitted to having exchange talks with anonymous clubs.
CASH CHISPAS
Aston Villa is ready to unleash the spending frenzy, having struck a £ 16m deal for Nottingham Forest winger Matty Cash.
And Villa’s spending may soon exceed the 60 million pound mark if Chief Dean Smith can beat Newcastle opposite Callum Wilson of Bournemouth and point to Brentford’s Ollie Watkins.
Cash’s move from the City Ground, with 14 million pounds to pay in advance, is expected to close within 24 hours of your medical examination.
Cash, 23, was wanted through AC Milan in the January window after his conversion as an extreme in Forest.
Villa had made an ambitious to sign Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid before beating Fulham and Sheffield United to sign Cash.
THE KIT ISN’T ALL GOOD FOR LEO
Barcelona used Lionel Messi to announce his new kit, as his father admitted that it would be “difficult” for him to do so at the club.
Messi’s father, Jorge, who is his agent, flew for a crisis assembly with Barca’s president, Josep Maria Bartomeu.
The talks lasted 90 minutes and both sides still disagree.
This happened when the Spanish giants introduced the attacker in front of their announcement of the kit.
The 33-year-old Argentine needs to sign for Manchester City and Messi Sr said yesterday: “It’s hard for Leo to stay.”
RICE ON THE MENU FOR THE PRICE OF TWO
Declan Rice will increase Chelsea’s list of play objectives if they can sell to midfielders Jorginho and N’Golo Kante.
West Ham is rating 21-year-old English star Rice at 80 million pounds, but the Blues expect about 60 million pounds.
But Inter Milan has denied it in Kante and there is no indication that Jorginho is going anywhere.
WE’LL TAKE IT SOON.
Kai Havertz expects his contract with Chelsea to be terminated in a time after a medical examination has already passed, according to reports.
The Telegraph says the 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker believes he will be with the Blues starting next week.
COTTAGERS EYE TRAORE
Fulham is evaluating one for former Chelsea winger Bertrand Traoré.
The 24-year-old still has two years left on his contract with French Lyon.
But Sky Sports claims to be in a position to sell the star this summer.
It’s an idea for Fulham to be a play for the ace.
However, they will face the festival of a large number of their Premier League rivals.
EYE OF ROME FRED ET PETIT
Roma is reportedly an ambitious double blow for Manchester United duo Chris Smalling and Fred.
The Italian media outlet TeleRadioStereo says that Serie A is final in a deal with English star Smalling.
The report adds that Rome and Red Devils are also in talks for a imaginable agreement involving Fred.
Brazilian midfielder Fred fell out of command of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after United signed Bruno Fernandes in January.
The 27-year-old’s playing time is likely to be further reduced after the arrival of Ajax ace Donny van de Beek.
Galatasaray is one of the club’s hopes of merging with Fred, but Roma are now in a position to reunite Fred with former Shakhtar coach Paulo Fonseca.
LET LEO GO
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, will pressure Barcelona so that the 33-year-old can make a loose move, for the $630 million termination clause that Spanish giants insist he is bound to make.
Jorge met with barca’s leaders with a massive department between the two sides.
Messi insists that it will reverse the transfer request it faxed to the club, while Barcelona still expects it to signal a two-year contract extension beyond 2021.
MY SON MESSI WON’T STAY
Lionel Messi’s father, Jorge, has the runaway legend who will no longer play for Barcelona.
TyCSports.com states that Messi senior told Camp Nou President Josep Maria Bartomeu that he released the 33-year-old Manchester City target.
MORE TO COME
DOUBT TANGUY
Tanguy Ndombele’s long career at Tottenham is still pending, with conflicting reports of how long boss Jose Mourinho is willing to give the midfielder to impress.
The 23-year-old Frenchman failed to settle after signing for Lyon for a year.
CITY KEEPER JOINS WYCOMBE
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Curtis Anderson has joined the Wycombe Championship on a one-year contract.
The 19-year-old helped England win the U-17 World Cup three years ago and last season with Charlotte Independence of the United Soccer League.
CASH, CASH ENTRY
Aston Villa signed Nottingham Forest right-back Matty Cash for a million pounds after rejecting three bids.
The 23-year-old is ready to point out 14 million more add-ons.
DAYOT: NO WAY OUT
Manchester United and Arsenal’s goal, Dayot Upamecano, “is in no hurry” to leave RB Leipzig, has admitted to having exchange talks with other clubs.
The 21-year-old French power plant has signed a new three-year contract with the Germans.
But it is believed to have a release clause of $53 million, which will be reduced to $40 million next summer.
He said: “I have extended my contract with Leipzig because I am sorry for my teammates.
“I’ve been in Leipzig for over 3 years, I’m fine.
“I’ve had a lot of demand. I’ve talked to some clubs, it’s true, but I’m in no hurry.We’ll see what happens in the future.”
UTD MUST FIND AN ATTACK BACKUP
Gary Neville added: “Yes, Sancho would possibly agree with this bill, but I’m not sitting here as a United fan thinking I desperately need it.There can also be any number of players who could be at United.
“If Harry Kane were to become available, and Tottenham enthusiasts would say why you’re looking to get him out of the Spurs again, however, if he were to be, it would obviously be United’s team.So you don’t have to be a safe player.
“The appearance of Mason Greenwood is a relief, but Manchester United has yet to climb the three most sensitive Greenwood, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial.
“They have to challenge those 3 players and help those 3 players.They want to have intensity, those three actors, and they’re going to lead the standards.”
UTD NEEDS MORE, BUT SANCHO IS NOT VITAL
Gary Neville believes Jadon Sancho is not in Manchester United’s match to return to the most sensible, but several signings are needed.
The Red Devils’ hopes of signing the Borussia Dortmund winger this summer after Ajax midfielder Dony van de Beek’s landing seem to fade.
With the deadline set through the German club now, United expect Sancho to keep moving.
But former defender Neville, 45, needs to see his former team elsewhere if the youngster is unavailable.
He wrote for Sky Sports: “The enthusiasts I communicate with don’t say we desperately need Sancho.
“They say we need the right caliber of signings at the club.Maybe it’s the one that fits this bill.
BALE: I’M ALWAYS MOTIVATED TO PLAY
The volatile Real Madrid striker Gareth Bale added: “I need to play football, I am motivated to play football.
“He’s at the club. They control everything.
“All I can do is get on with what I’m doing and I hope it happens.”
BALL: REAL THAT MAKES IT HARD TO GET OUT
Gareth Bale has begged Real Madrid to leave it to him this summer.
The Welshman says he is desperate to leave the Bernabéu behind Zinedine Zidane’s plans.
Bale added that the Real has blocked his departure several times in the past, breaking the narrative that he is happy to retrieve his check while sitting on the bench.
Bale told Sky Sports News: “I think the club wants to respond to this.Real Madrid is making it very difficult for him.
“I tried to leave last year, but they blocked him at the last second.It’s a task that excites me but didn’t materialize.
“And there were other cases where we tried to organize a movement but the club didn’t allow it.
HOW UTD MAN IS FORMED
Old Trafford technician Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still needs a new power station, a right end and a striker, according to reports.
But after the arrival of Donny van de Beek, here’s what they look like now:
CHANGES IN THE BELL PRINTER
PSG has reportedly presented Hector Bellerin with 30 million pounds after wasting Thomas Meunier on a loose move to Borussia Dortmund.
Bellerin would compete with Thilo Kehrer for right-back Thomas Tuchel.
And arsenal seem to be in a position to start talks as they seek to increase the budget for Houssem Aouar of Lyon and Thomas Partey of Atletico Madrid.
DO YOU HAVE AN OFFER?
Hector Bellerin is reportedly in a position to leave Arsenal for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Football London says the 25-year-old right-back will leave the Gunners after a nine-year stint.
Bellerin thinks it’s probably time to replace the stage.
And Arsenal are open for sale because they think they can pay for the defense.
RUM TONIC FOR PHILIPPE
Bayern CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge on the midfielder’s return to Barcelona: “We would like to thank Philippe Coutinho warmly.
“With his creativity and his fair technique, he has revitalized our game this triple season.
Bayern manager Hasan Salihamidzic added.His participation in Munich evidently showed how he is.”
COUTINHO BACK TO THE BOAT
Bayern Munich lender Philippe Coutinho, who has been connected to Chelsea and Arsenal this summer, returns to Barcelona’s parent club.
Liverpool’s former midfielder scored when Bayern beat Barca 8–2 in the quarter-finals on the edge of the Champions League.
Buu a on the Germans’ website said: “After the triple season, FC Bayern says “Thank you “and” Goodbye, take care “to Philippe Coutinho.
The Brazilian international, who arrived on loan from Bayern from Barcelona last August, returns to Catalan after his season contract expired.
“Due to the suspension of matches by the coronavirus pandemic and the next blockade, the 28-year-old offensive midfielder’s contract at Bayern has been extended to crown the end of the Champions League final in Lisbon.”
THE CITY IS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN TARGET BOAT GARCIA
Eric Garcia plans to stay at Manchester City this season despite refusing to sign a new contract with them.
Barcelona would hope to take over the 19-year-old central defender on a cheap deal if Lionel Messi travels to Manchester City.
They think Garcia could be “much cheaper” if City made Messi’s transfer, according to Sport.
But the City is willing to stay with young man and technician Pep Guardiola has already said, “Yes, I’m convinced he’ll stay, but in the end it’s his decision.”
The new head of Barcelona, Ronald Koeman, to bring Garcia back to the club, where he ascended through the ranks of his outstanding academy La Masia.
Koeman sees Garcia as the successor to veteran defenseman Gerard Piqué, whose long career at Barca is uncertain.
EVERTON AGREES 27M EUROS OFF LAYE
Everton has agreed 22 million pounds with Watford for Abdoulaye Doucoure.
The Toffees are now about to beat Wolves and Fulham to point to the French midfielder.
He will now travel to Merseyside for a medical examination as Carlo Ancelotti is looking for a hat-trick after the player and club have already agreed on non-public terms.
James Rodríguez of Real Madrid heads to Goodison Park on a three-year contract after an agreement was reached despite everything achieved yesterday by the Colombian.
And Neapoli Allan’s defensive midfielder flew to Liverpool to complete his transfer.
Everton had pursued Doucoure last summer, but failed to reach an agreement.
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