Barcelona to copy Guardiola’s City against Liverpool in Champions League – sources

Alejandro Moreno says Barcelona’s 2018-19 La Liga title has revealed the best version of Lionel Messi and the Blaugrana’s dependence on him.

Lionel Messi broke the deadlock in the second half, leading Barcelona to another league title against Levante at the Camp Nou.
Barcelona are taking inspiration from Pep Guardiola’s tactics against Liverpool in the Premier League this season as they prepare for Wednesday’s Champions League clash, sources have told ESPN FC.
Manchester City have earned four points against Jurgen Klopp’s side in the league this season to leave themselves in pole position to win the Premier League with two games left. They won 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium and drew 0-0 at Anfield — blowing the chance to take all three points when Riyad Mahrez missed…

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Barcelona set to sign De Ligt as Ajax agreement nears – sources

Ajax reached their first UCL semifinal in more than 20 years by beating Juventus, while Barcelona proved too much for Man United.

Gab Marcotti examines where things went wrong for Juventus and where the blame lies following their second leg defeat against Ajax.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley credits Ajax for teaching Juventus a footballing lesson over two legs in their Champions League quarterfinal tie.

ESPN FC’s Craig Burley believes Manchester United got a dose of reality following their three-goal defeat in Barcelona.
Barcelona are close to reaching an agreement to sign defender Matthijs de Ligt from Ajax, club sources have told ESPN FC.
The La Liga leaders have the situation “under control,” according to the sources, and not getting the deal over the line now would provide similar levels of disappointment to last summer when they were turned down by Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann at the last minute.
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Juventus and Bayern Munich are also keen on De Ligt but one source has said the Netherlands international…

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Barcelona face Bayern Munich competition for Jovic, who they’ve watched 20 times – sources

Is Marcus Rashford heading to Barcelona? Will Philippe Coutinho return to the Premier League? ESPN FC’s Craig Burley has his say in Transfer Rater.

With rumours swirling Barcelona are prepared to sell Coutinho, Paul Mariner hopes the Brazilian remains at the Nou Camp
Barcelona have watched Luka Jovic over 20 times but will face stern competition from Bayern Munich if they decide to make a move for the Eintracht Frankfurt forward, sources have told ESPN FC.
Jovic, 21, is one of the attackers Barca are following as they eye a long-term replacement for Luis Suarez, who is 32. Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, who is out of contract in 2020, is another option but the Catalans liken their chances of landing the England international to dating Cindy Crawford.
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Barcelona interest in Manchester United’s Rashford like ‘wanting to date Cindy Crawford’ – sources

With rumours swirling Barcelona are prepared to sell Coutinho, Paul Mariner hopes the Brazilian remains at the Nou Camp
Barcelona are closely following Marcus Rashford’s contract situation but are realistic about their chances of landing the Manchester United forward, sources have told ESPN FC.
Rashford, 21, has been on Barca’s radar for a long time. His deal at Old Trafford expires in 2020 and the Catalan club are waiting to see if he ends up committing to an extension.
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With help from former Tottenham and Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli, we show you a step-by-step guide to a transfer.

FIFA have banned Chelsea for a period of two transfer windows. But what did they do wrong and how will the punishment play out?

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– United to reject Pogba bids
– Atletico’s Thomas keen on Prem
– Barca against Rakitic deal
– Man City close on £80m Saul
– Griezmann looking for Atleti exit

Sources have told ESPN FC that United’s stance is that there is no chance they will sell the England international and they are already talking…

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