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Sources: Barca’s ¬100m, players bid for Neymar

Following Neymar’s absence in PSG’s Ligue 1 opener, the FC crew discuss the latest on his potential exit from Paris.

The ESPN FC crew examine reports that Real Madrid could offer Luka Modric to PSG to bolster their bid for Neymar.

Julien Laurens dismisses the possibility of Neymar joining Real Madrid on loan, even if Florentino Perez wants the move to happen.

With PSG and Neymar still at odds, Alejandro Moreno says the Ligue 1 club needs to come down on the price to land the Brazilian.
Barcelona have begun negotiating a cash deal with a player exchange to sign Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain, sources have told ESPN FC.
According to ESPN FC sources, Barca are prepared to offer as much as €100 million with Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic — who Barca will need to convince in order to make the switch — included as part of the deal.
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Until now, Barca had…

Barca agree to sell Malcom to Zenit for ¬40m

Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats against Liverpool and Roma in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that money cannot buy a UCL title.

With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to go away, Santi Solari believes if it does happen one or two players may have to leave the Nou Camp.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona would take “big, big money” and “it’s not our year for that.”
Barcelona have reached an agreement to sell Malcom to Zenit Saint Petersburg for an initial fee of €40 million just one year after signing the Brazilian from Bordeaux.
Malcom, 22, has agreed a five-year deal with Zenit who could eventually pay Barca up to €5m more in add-ons with the Catalans maintaining a percentage of any future sale.
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Sources have told ESPN FC there was also interest in Malcom from China,…

Barca sell Malcom to Russia’s Zenit for ¬40m

Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats against Liverpool and Roma in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that money cannot buy a UCL title.

With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to go away, Santi Solari believes if it does happen one or two players may have to leave the Nou Camp.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona would take “big, big money” and “it’s not our year for that.”
Barcelona have sold winger Malcom to Zenit Saint Petersburg for an initial fee of €40 million just one year after signing the Brazilian from Bordeaux.
Malcom, 22, has signed a five-year deal with Zenit, who could eventually pay Barca up to €5m more in add-ons with the Catalans maintaining a percentage of any future sale.
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Sources have told ESPN FC there was also interest in Malcom from China, Italy and…

Sources: Barcelona worried over Coutinho sale

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp tells ESPN FC’s Melissa Reddy that re-signing Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona would take “big, big money” and “it’s not our year for that.”

Steve Nicol says Liverpool need quality attacking depth and bringing back Philippe Coutinho could be a sensible move if they can afford him.

Stewart Robson cites Barcelona’s defeats against Liverpool and Roma in response to Cristiano Ronaldo’s comments that money cannot buy a UCL title.

With rumours of Neymar’s return to Barcelona refusing to go away, Santi Solari believes if it does happen one or two players may have to leave the Nou Camp.
Barcelona had classified the sale of Philippe Coutinho as a priority this summer but sources at the Catalan club have told ESPN FC there’s “concern” about the fact they have still not received a single offer for the Brazilian.
With just eight days to go until the transfer window closes in England, Barca are now worried that there will be no bids from Premier League clubs for Coutinho.
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Barca paid an initial fee of €120…

Sources: Barcelona eye ¬150m in player sales

Whether they are finding Paul Pogba a new club or preparing Neymar for Barcelona, summer is a busy time for The Football Agents.

With the summer transfer window coming to an end, Sid Lowe says Barcelona will probably have to overpay to …

Sources: Barca lose Xavi Simons, set for PSG

Sergi Busquets’ uncharacteristic error in defence gifted Tammy Abraham the opening goal for Chelsea against Barcelona.

New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann went down injured just 17 minutes into his debut against Chelsea in Japan.

With the summer transfer window coming to an end, Sid Lowe says Barcelona will probably have to overpay to get Neymar to Camp Nou.

Antoine Griezmann discusses what it will be like to play with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez and teases a brand new celebration for his first Barcelona goal.
Highly rated midfielder Xavi Simons has announced he is leaving Barcelona after failing to reach an agreement with the club over a new contract.
Simons, 16, is now expected to sign for Paris Saint-Germain this week, sources have told ESPN FC. Barca will only receive €130,000 in development rights as the player’s terms expired last month.
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He becomes the latest in a long line of players who have decided to pursue their careers away from Barcelona…

Sources: Barca set to open Messi contract talks

With the summer transfer window coming to an end, Sid Lowe says Barcelona will probably have to overpay to get Neymar to Camp Nou.

Steve Nicol questions if Juventus should sign Neymar despite Barcelona being his preferred landing spot this summer.

Antoine Griezmann discusses what it will be like to play with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez and teases a brand new celebration for his first Barcelona goal.

New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann likens Lionel Messi to LeBron James, calling the two stars “the image” of their respective sports.
Barcelona are set to open talks with Lionel Messi to extend the forward’s contract until 2023, sources have told ESPN FC.
Messi, 32, is in the final two years of his deal and Barca are keen to get him to commit to Camp Nou beyond 2021. It would be the 10th contract he has signed with the Catalans since his first professional deal in 2004.
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Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu will lead the negotiations with Messi’s father, Jorge, who also acts as his…

Sources: Barcelona open Messi contract talks

With the summer transfer window coming to an end, Sid Lowe says Barcelona will probably have to overpay to get Neymar to Camp Nou.

Steve Nicol questions if Juventus should sign Neymar despite Barcelona being his preferred landing spot this summer.

Antoine Griezmann discusses what it will be like to play with Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez and teases a brand new celebration for his first Barcelona goal.

New Barcelona signing Antoine Griezmann likens Lionel Messi to LeBron James, calling the two stars “the image” of their respective sports.
Barcelona have started talks with Lionel Messi to extend the forward’s contract until 2023, sources have told ESPN FC.
Messi, 32, is in the final two years of his deal and Barca are keen to get him to commit to Camp Nou beyond 2021. It would be the 10th contract he has signed with the Catalans since his first professional deal in 2004.
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Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu is leading the negotiations with Messi’s father, Jorge, who also acts as his agent….

Sources: Valdes to be named Barca U-19s boss

Steve Nicol and Paul Mariner say it was unwise of Neymar to call Barcelona’s comeback vs. PSG his favourite memory, whether it really is or not.

Julien Laurens says a cash-plus-players deal is the only way Barcelona can bring back Neymar from PSG, so which players could go the other way?

ESPN FC’s Mark Ogden breaks down why he doesn’t expect Neymar to join Antoine Griezmann at Barcelona this summer.

With Antoine Griezmann’s move to Barcelona finally complete, Shaka Hislop explains the different ways he can be implemented into their attack.
Victor Valdes is set to return to Barcelona as the coach of the club’s under-19 team, sources have told ESPN FC.
Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu said last week that the club have been in talks with the former goalkeeper about returning to Camp Nou.
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Valdes also has an offer to train Leganes’ B team, which could provide a more immediate path to coaching in Spain’s top flight, but sources have told ESPN FC he favours the job on offer at Barca.
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Negotiations…

Barca sign Griezmann, Atletico dispute fee

Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona are negotiating poorly and are limiting their options by not wanting to part ways with Ousmane Dembele.

With Victor Lindelof now linked with a move to Barcelona, ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe wonders if the Catalan giants are waving the white flag on their pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt.

Gab Marcotti joins ESPN FC to give the latest details on Antoine Griezmann’s potential transfer to Barcelona.
Barcelona have signed Antoine Griezmann after they deposited the Atletico Madrid forward’s €120 million buyout clause with La Liga.
Griezmann, 28, is expected to arrive in Barcelona over the weekend, where he will pen a five-year contract with the Spanish champions before joining preseason training next week. The deal also includes an €800m release clause.
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The France international becomes Barca’s third signing of the summer, following the…

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