PSG identify Messi’s successor from Barcelona  

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly identified French star Ousmane Dembélé as the player to take over from Lionel Messi should the Argentine leave the club this summer.  Messi’s future is subject to much speculation this summer, given that he has less than three months on his current deal at PSG. The 35-year-old will be out of contract at the end of June and has reportedly put every contract discussion on hold till the end of the season.  As per reports, he wants to finish this season strong with PSG before deciding where to play next. However, several clubs are queuing up for him, including Barcelona, who openly admitted that they have opened talks with him. Read more: Man United make Rasmus Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani their Harry Kane transfer alternative Major League Soccer side Inter Miami and at least two Saudi Pro League sides have also indicated interest, while PSG has a lucrative offer already on the table.  However, the Parisians are prepared for the worst-Messi leaving. Should the World Cup winner leave, the French giants will target another Barcelona star; Dembele. According to El Nacional, PSG will go all-out for the French winger this summer if they cannot convince Lionel Messi to stay. Even though his injury record isn’t excellent, Dembele is seen as one of the most talented attacking players available. The Barca winger only signed a new deal at Camp Nou last summer but could be sold this summer, especially as Barcelona are struggling financially. As a result, the Catalan side could be forced to sell some players to fund the move for new players.

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Liverpool ahead of Juventus in the race for Teun Koopmeiners

Premier League giants Liverpool are reportedly ahead of Serie a side Juventus in the race for the signature of Atalanta man Teun Koopmeiners. The midfielder has been one of the key players under Gian Piero Gasperini, and his form is attracting interest from the two European heavyweights.  The Dutchman predominantly plays as a defensive midfielder but has an eye for goal. His six goals and three assists in 26 appearances for Atalanta this season is better than the contributions of any of Liverpool’s midfielders. The Reds want to improve their ageing midfield and consider Koopmeiners, a player that can fit into their system. Atalanta under Gasperini are known for their pressing style of football, so the 25-year-old will need little introduction to Klopp’s style. Read more: Bayern Munich eyeing a summer move for Havertz and Mount  According to a report on Tuttomercatoweb, Liverpool likes the midfielder, and the Reds are the top side in the race, ahead of Juventus, who are also keen. Atalanta values the midfielder at 50m euros, a figure that is reportedly within the range of what Klopp’s side are willing to pay, as it is cheaper than what Dortmund want for Jude Bellingham.  Liverpool are desperate to sign the Borussia Dortmund man but is looking more likely that they will be priced out of a move for the young Englishman, who is also attracting interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid. 

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Draxler and Paredes to return to PSG this summer

PSG loan stars Julian Draxler and Leandro Paredes will reportedly return to the Parc des Princes this summer when their loan deals expire. Both players left PSG on loan last summer to pursue first-team football, but things have not gone according to plan, and they are set to return to their parent club. Read more: Bayern players surprised by Julian Nagelsmann’s sack Germany international Julian Draxler joined Benfica, while Leandro Paredes joined Italian Serie A side Juventus. But they will both return to PSG in the summer before looking for permanent moves away from the Parks side. This is according to football transfer expert Frabizo Romano who tweeted,  “Julian Draxler and Leandro Paredes are both expected to return to PSG at the end of the season, waiting for possible new solutions. “Juventus are not planning to activate the buy option clause for Paredes at this stage; Draxler is injured and expected to leave Benfica.”

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PSG Offered Rashford a huge £400,000-a-week contract amid stalled contract discussions at Man United 

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered in-from Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford a huge £400,000-a-week contract to ditch Old Trafford for Parc des Princes this summer amid uncertainty over his future in England. The England man has just one year left on his deal with United. He has opened talks with the Premier League side, but talks between both sides have reportedly stalled recently. Read more: Kante and Chelsea close to an agreement According to The Athletic, there is little progress in discussions between Rashford’s entourage and Man United, with the striker reportedly waiting to find out if the club will be sold to new owners. As a result, PSG are lurking around, looking to pounce should both sides fail to reach an agreement soon.  The French giants have maintained a keen interest in the 25-year-old since last summer and are willing to match his rising profile with a good monetary offer.  Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi even admitted during the World Cup that the Ligue 1 giants have previously spoken with representatives of the “really amazing” United star. And now it is reported that PSG had an offer worth more than £400,000-a-week on the table for Rashford at one stage. However, they were unable to tempt the England ace to France. But if the uncertainty surrounding Rashford’s contract at Old Trafford persists, they will certainly return to try again. So  United need to move quickly and decisively if they are to keep a home-grown talent on their books. 

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Kante and Chelsea close to an agreement

Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is reportedly closing in on an agreement that will see the France midfielder remain at Stamford Bridge beyond this summer.  The defensive midfielder has been a big hit in London when he moved from Leicester City in 2016, shortly after helping the Foxes win the Premier League title. He also helped Chelsea to win the UEFA Champions League title under Thomas Tuchel in 2021, producing a Man-of-the-Match performance in two semi-final legs over Real Madrid. However, injuries have limited his involvement with Chelsea this season, leading to speculations that the Blues will allow him to leave when his contract expires this summer. But that doesn’t seem to be the case, as Chelsea are happy to keep the player beyond this summer.  Read more: Julian Nagelsmann could land Tottenham job after Bayern Munich sacking They have opened contract talks with his entourage and are reportedly close to an agreement. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, contract discussions are reportedly in their ‘final stages’, with the French World Cup-winning midfielder expected to commit his future to the club. The deal is expected to keep Kante at Stamford Bridge for at least two seasons, with an option for a third year also discussed.  “N’Golo Kanté was back on the pitch for a friendly game earlier this week… and the negotiations over a new contract are still ongoing and progressing well to final stages”, Romano tweeted. “Discussions on last details as a new deal could be valid for the next two years plus one season club option,” he added.  Romano also claimed that Kante’s positive feelings toward Chelsea were a crucial factor in the negotiation, with the midfielder also keen to stay in west London. The 31-year-old was attracting interest from Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Reports also linked him to Bayern Munich, where former boss Thomas Tuchel has just taken over.  But he will remain at Stamford Bridge, where he will hope to regain the trust of manager Graham Potter having not played a competitive game for the Englishman since his arrival early in the season. The midfielder has been injured since August and has not featured in any game for Chelsea since then. But he was an unused sub last time out when Chelsea played Everton at Stamford Bridge, while he stepped up his fitness by playing one hour in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Charlton last week.

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Julian Nagelsmann could land Tottenham job after Bayern Munich sacking

Recently axed Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann could soon be on his way to the Premier League, according to reports. The German tactician was sacked on Friday by Bundesliga giants Bayern following a loss to Bayer Leverkusen that had left the Bavarians trailing Borussia Dortmund by two points in the title race. But it seems the 35-year-old would not be out of work for long if Tottenham sack under-fire manager Antonio Conte. online pharmacy buy furosemide with best prices today in the USA Read more: Manchester City to include Kalvin Phillips in the deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes The Italian could be sacked anytime soon by Spurs following a recent run of poor results, which culminated in Conte labelling his players as ‘selfish’ and questioning the owners over the club’s record of one trophy in 20 years. It appeared that the 53-year-old was looking to be given his marching orders during the international break by Daniel Levy. online pharmacy buy tadalista with best prices today in the USA But seven days later, he remains in his role as head coach. He has spent the week in Italy visiting his family due to the international break and has left assistant coaches Cristian Stellini and Ryan Mason with the training duties. But should Levy and the club board finally pull the trigger, they will be interested in speaking to Nagelsmann to take the vacant role. Spurs previously targeted Nagelsmann when they sacked Jose Mourinho in 2021, only for the young German to agree to take charge at the Allianz Arena instead. Should he be contacted, the German might want to wait for a few months to take up the role. online pharmacy buy tirzepatide no prescription with best prices today in the USA That will mean he will sit out the rest of the season while Mason takes interim charge as he did following Mourinho’s dismissal in 2021. online pharmacy buy topamax no prescription with best prices today in the USA

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Manchester United keen on signing Nice midfielder

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race for the signature of Nice youngster Khephren Thuram. According to a report by 90min, the Old Trafford side are keen on bringing the midfield star to England this summer. However, they aren’t alone in their pursuit of the Frenchman, with Liverpool and Newcastle United also in the Nice player.  Read more: Manchester United and Chelsea told to pay €150 Million for Victor Osimhen  The 21-year-old is aware of the growing interest in him at home and abroad, with Paris Saint Germain, Inter and Juventus all tracking him too. Speaking before France’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland, Thuram was asked about the clubs on his tail. “I hear, but I don’t concentrate on it,”  “I am with Nice. I am very happy where I am. “I am trying to get bigger with the club. I am trying to grow up with the club. So, yeah, obviously, I hear it [the interest], but it’s not the most important.

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Messi edging closer to Barcelona return

It is more likely that Lionel Messi will be back in Barcelona this summer, according to a 90min report. The football news website claims that the Argentina international is edging closer to a sensational return to Barcelona after growing dissatisfied in Paris. Read more: Barça could terminate Jordi Alba’s contract this  summer Messi joined Paris Saint-Germain from the Catalan club in 2021 after  Barca’s precarious financial position left them unable to negotiate a new contract. His departure, after a 21-year association with the club, sent shockwaves around the world, with club officials, supporters and the player himself believing that he would only ever play for Barcelona in his career. His arrival at Parc des Princes was expected to usher the club into a new phase of dominance in Europe, helping them to win the Champions League. However, two seasons after his arrival, the Parisians are far from achieving that objective after crashing out of this season’s competition to Bayern Munich at the round of 16 stage. With Messi’s contract officially up in the summer, PSG could lose the player this summer. Although the French side can extend the contract for another 12 months, the player must also agree to it. They have opened negotiations with Messi but are far from an agreement. Talks between both sides have been amicable, but PSG’s hopes of tying Messi down have quickly disappeared, and discussions have been held with other interested parties. Messi is considering his options and is angling towards an emotional return to Barcelona, with the Catalan giants desperate to return Messi to where they feel his home. Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad have also tabled an offer, while David Beckham-owned Inter Miami have also proposed proposals to the 35-year-old.

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Manchester City to include Kalvin Phillips in the deal to sign Bruno Guimaraes

Manchester City reportedly want to add out-of-favour midfielder Kalvin Phillips in the deal to bring Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimarães to the Etihad. According to the Mirror, the Cityzens are keen on the Newcastle United star and will do everything possible to land him this summer. That includes adding Kalvin Phillips to the deal, hoping Newcastle will soften their stance on selling the player. Read more: Manchester United and Chelsea told to pay €150 Million for Victor Osimhen  Guimarães joined the Magpies in January 2022 from French side Lyon for a reported €42.10 million deal. He has become a key member of Eddie Howe’s side and has made 28 appearances this season. He has contributed to seven goals in all competitions this season (four goals and three assists) and is seen as a long-term fixture in the Newcastle midfield. As such, the Tyneside club have slapped an €80m price tag on the 25-year-old, who still has at least three years in his contract at St. James Park. They do not want to sell him any time soon. However, Manchester City do not mind bidding for the player and are looking to include out-of-favour midfielder Phillips in a deal for the Newcastle United star. Phillips joined the Etihad side last summer from Leeds United. But he has not enjoyed his time at City, with a lack of fitness and form restricting him to just 345 minutes of competitive action this season.

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Barça could terminate Jordi Alba’s contract this  summer

Jordi Alba’s Barcelona contract could be terminated in the summer, according to reports. The Catalan club are looking to lower their wage bill this summer, as instructed by La Liga and could turn to mutual termination to achieve that. And according to SPORT, Alba is one of the players who could fall victim to Barca’s desire to play within the financial rules. Read more: Real Madrid are monitoring Harry Kane’s situation at Tottenham  The long-serving left-back will earn a salary of €38m next season, including deferred wages, which puts him in the bracket as one of the highest earners in Europe. But with Barca required to reduce their wage bill by more than €200m if they want to sign players or register new contracts, Alba will likely be let go.

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