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Report: West Ham in contact with Barcelona over January move for 24y/o
According to ESPN, West Ham United have sounded out a move for Barcelona left-back Junior Firpo as manager David Moyes looks to bolster his defence this month. Arthur Masuaku is currently out injured, leaving Aaron Cresswell as the only available option in the position for the Hammers. Firpo is keen to leave Barca after struggling for playing opportunities this term, and the Spanish giants are open to letting him leave if a replacement can be brought in. AC Milan are also interested in recruiting the services of the 24-year-old, but they are only keen on a loan deal. However, West Ham could be willing to sign him permanently, but they might have to part with a fee close to the £18 million Barca paid for his signature in the summer of 2019. Sportslens View Firpo played 21 times across the L...
Report: Euro giants eye move to sign £110k-per-week Arsenal star
According to reports from Calciomercato, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are interested in signing Hector Bellerin from Arsenal in the summer. Bellerin is a key player for Arsenal. The Spanish right-back has made 16 appearances in the Premier League this season and bagged two assists. The 25-year-old defender left Barcelona to join the Gunners in 2011, and the Catalan giants are now keen to get him back at the club. The report claims that Barcelona are not alone in the race for Bellerin’s signature. PSG, managed by Mauricio Pochettino, are also interested in him. Sportslens View Bellerin, who is on £110k-per-week wages at the club, has a contract at the club until 2023. Arsenal are as such under no pressure to sell him, and they should try to do everything to keep him at the c...
AC Milan join race for Barcelona’s Junior Firpo
AC Milan have become the latest club to show interest in Barcelona defender Junior Firpo, according to ESPN. Firpo joined Barcelona in the summer transfer window of 2019 after two seasons in Real Betis’ first team. Since then, he has struggled to nail down a spot in the starting XI, finding himself stuck behind Jordi Alba in the pecking order. Firpo’s time at Barcelona hasn’t gone as hoped It was hoped that the 24-year-old would be Alba’s long-term replacement, given that the former Valencia man is now in his 30s. However, this has not materialised, and he has since begun to seek a move away from the Camp Nou. Now ESPN are reporting that Serie A table-toppers AC Milan could set him free from his time at Barcelona. Stefano Pioli’s men have been flying this season. They currently sit at the ...
Super Falcons skipper Asisat Oshoala loses stepmum
Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala has announced the death of her stepmother. The Barcelona forward announced the news on her Instagram page with an emotional piece on Instagram on Sunday night. “I still find it difficult to accept but this is my reality, Allahu Alam. Mummy, I’m so short of words right now,” she said. “I’ve heard lots of it has happened, it has happened, there is nothing you can do to bring her back, you are a strong girl… I just cannot process these lines, mummy, you are not gone; it is not possible.” The 26-year-old promised her late “mummy” that she would chase all dreams for her. “Had two mothers, now I’m left with just one,” the player also wrote on Instastories. Get more stories like this on Twitter You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Onli...
Ronald Koeman defends Lionel Messi after late red card
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has come to the defence of club captain Lionel Messi after the Argentine received a late red card in the Supercopa de Espana defeat against Athletic Bilbao. Messi was given his marching orders right at the death following a VAR check. Replays showed that the six-time Ballon d’Or winner had struck Bilbao forward Asier Villalibre in the back of the head off the ball. Messi exits after a moment of frustration The superstar is now set to serve a suspension, which could range from two to four games depending on how the authorities view the incident. He will miss Thursday’s Copa del Rey fixture against Cornella and Sunday’s trip to Elche at the very least, with the following meetings against Athletic Bilbao and Real Betis also in jeopardy. Barcelona currently sit in ...
Barcelona plot next MSN-style trio without Lionel Messi in it
With the MSN trio on the verge of a permanent break-up, Joan Laporta wants to pull a rabbit out of the hat with a quick replacement. Barcelona housed one of the world’s greatest attacking trios ever – the MSN. With Luis Suarez and Neymar now departed, Lionel Messi remains the final one of the trident. The Argentine’s departure appears to be imminent. According to Diario GOL, Joan Laporta is not wasting any time and has made plans for his successor. The 58-year-old is the favourite to win the club’s presidential elections. He already has two players of similar profiles in the squad. Ansu Fati and Pedri are the players in question, and they have made massive strides in recent times. Fati, 18, is already breaking records whereas Pedri is also showing signs of maturity in his first season. Whi...
Report: Paris Saint-Germain eye Barcelona superstar to replace Kylian Mbappe
Paris Saint-Germain have shortlisted a sensational Barcelona forward to replace Kylian Mbappe. Todo Fichajes states that Antoine Griezmann has been identified as their key target. Mbapppe is under contract until 2022, but an exit could be on the cards this summer with the Frenchman is linked with Real Madrid. Los Blancos are eager on signing the mercurial forward and, with one year left on his contract, PSG may be forced to cash in. If the 22-year-old forward leaves, then manager Mauricio Pochettino will go all out for Griezmann. SPORTSLENS VIEW – WOULD GRIEZMANN BE AN IDEAL REPLACEMENT? Griezmann was once arguably amongst the top five best players in the world. The French forward has performed exceptionally well in all competitions including the Champions League, Euro 2016 and FIFA World ...
“Here we go”: Journalist provides update on potential transfer from Man City to Barcelona
Reliable football journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided Barcelona and Manchester City fans with some transfer news, by suggesting Eric Garcia will sign for the Spanish giants from Manchester City, this month. Eric Garcia will join Barça as a free agent, ‘here we go’ as said weeks ago. 🤝 Guardiola about the chance of Eric leaving this month: “I hope not but maybe Barcelona knows better than me. I don’t know what’s going to happen but maybe it’s going to happen..” 🔵 #mcfc @City_Xtra — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 15, 2021 The 20-year-old played for Barcelona at youth level, before switching to England to join Manchester City in 2017, but it now appears that Garcia will return to his hometown club. The player is expected to return to the Camp Nou on a free ...
Report: Haaland makes three key demands to sign for Real Madrid
Erling Braut Haaland is on the radar of Real Madrid and Barcelona, with both clubs eager to secure his services. The Norwegian marksman has established himself as one of the world’s most in-demand players after producing some sparkling performances for Borussia Dortmund, scoring 35 goals in 34 games (stats from TransfrMarkt). His release clause is 75 million Euros, although that is not due to come into effect until the summer of 2022, which means any side trying to sign him this summer would need to pay more. Haaland is thought to be in favour of joining Los Blancos and has made three clear demands which will prove decisive in the transfer negotiations. Diario GOL claims that the main request is from his agent, Mino Raiola, who has asked for a commission of 20 million Euros for his client’...
Former Man Utd target in Barcelona’s crosshairs, but might be too expensive
Barcelona are being linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, as reported by Spanish publication Sport. The Norwegian burst onto the scene last season, scoring 28 goals in 22 games for RB Salzburg. This form earned him a January transfer to Borussia Dortmund, where he has continued to find the net, bagging 35 goals in 34 appearances in all competitions for BVB. Haaland has quickly risen to stardom Naturally, this has attracted attention from all over Europe, with some of the world’s biggest clubs looking to secure the 20-year-old’s services. Manchester United were heavily linked with the Leeds-born forward prior to his move to the Bundesliga. Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had previously worked with the player at Molde. Barcelona are another club who are ...
Manchester City’s Eric Garcia agrees five-and-a-half year deal at Barcelona
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia has agreed a five-and-a-half year deal with Barcelona with the clubs closing in on a cut-price agreement, report El Mundo Deportivo. It is claimed that there is a deal which will see the Blaugrana pay €5m – in a transaction that will go through next season – alongside a further €5m in variables for the player, who is out of contract this summer. Back in August, City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed the player would not renew his deal at the English club and the defender is now taking centre stage of Barcelona transfer news this calendar year. The central defender has been a Cule all his life but joined City in 2017 from the Catalan giants, with previous multiple reports claiming they have been eyeing a return for the past year. Reports have drawn parallels ...
Louie Barry: From Barcelona to Birmingham
Aston Villa striker, Louie Barry, had the ‘best moment’ of his life, scoring against Liverpool in the FA Cup on Friday. A COVID-19 outbreak at Villa meant that they had to play a side consisting of their U23s and U18s. With Liverpool 1-0 up, the 17-year-old broke clear and finished past Caoimhin Kelleher like a seasoned pro. Liverpool ended up winning 4-1, but for Barry it was an incredible occasion as he scored against the reigning Premier League champions. But, even before this big moment for the youngster, Barry was very much in demand. Barry was nurtured by West Bromwich Albion from the age of six. However, he turned down the offer of a professional contract at West Brom in favour of a move to Barcelona. Barry was one of the hottest young prospects in Europe and he was attracting ...
