In France, there is talk that Ousmane Dembélé is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, once again. However, the latest report on the matter says the forward does not want to go to PSG. He wants to stay at Barça and stay under Xavi’s orders.
Dembélé has long been linked with PSG. Last year, he did not renew his contract with Barcelona and was free to go wherever he wanted. Despite a lot of reported interest and rumors, the offer from PSG never seemed to materialize. In the end, the winger went back to Barcelona.
Now, there are fresh rumors that Dembélé is wanted by PSG. But the winger and his agent are said to not have heard anything concrete from the French club, and regardless, prefer staying in Barcelona.
PSG, for their part, could be losing both Lionel Messi and Neymar this summer. Their plan is to look for attackers to surround Kylian Mbappé with. Some rumored names apart from Dembélé are: Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Tottenham Hotspur).
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That’s now three goals and two assists at the Euros for Yamal.
The win means Spain now progress to the last four of the competition and look in pretty good shape. Spain go on to face France in the last four of the competition after Les Bleus beat England.
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The win ends a fine league season for Marquez’s side who will now be hoping they can go on and secure promotion. Barcelona Atletico already know their next opponents - the small matter of a mini-Clasico against Real Madrid Castilla.
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The manager has four players he most covets, but only one seems realistic
FC Barcelona manager Xavi has four names he considers to be the best when it comes to replacing Sergio Busquets, although it is understood that only one has a chance of signing for the club.
Rodri is considered practically impossible to acquire, as City have no reason to sell him. There have been some whispers that Kimmich could be on the move, but the chances are still slim.
Some rumors say Verratti could try to force a move, but he is still under contract with PSG. The Italian had previously been heavily linked with Barcelona, but the deal never came to fruition.
Then there’s Zubimendi. The reason he’s the most realistic choice is simple: he has a release clause that Barça could pay. Whether the player himself can be convinced to leave his hometown club is another question.
Still, it’s clear that Xavi has made signing a replacement for Busquets a priority this summer.
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Here’s the latest from the Barcelona boss
Barcelona boss Xavi faced the press on Saturday to discuss his team’s final home game of the season at the Camp Nou.
The coach spoke about saying goodbye to Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and the Camp Nou and insisted again there’s no problem with Jules Kounde.
Here are the best bits:
Xavi on saying goodbye to Busquets, Alba and Camp Nou
It’s not been easy to find motivation after winning La Liga, but tomorrow we have to say goodbye to the Camp Nou, which has had many years of history, and say farewell to Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. It is extra motivation.
Xavi on how he’s feeling
It is difficult to manage friends, people with whom I have shared many things. It is difficult to define the extent to which friendship and professionalism are. It happened to me with Piqué and Alves and now with Busquets and Alba.
Xavi on saying goodbye to Camp Nou
Yesterday I thought about it, that it will be an emotional farewell and a bit sad. The Camp Nou has been like my home .It’s for a good cause, the common good of Barcelona — that said, it will be a bit sad.
Xavi on the Pichichi and Zamora awards
They are objectives. We want to finish with good feelings, we’ve had two consecutive defeats and we want to win. Hopefully Robert can take the Pichichi and Ter Stegen as goalkeeper with the fewest goals and with the record for clean sheets.
Xavi on Kounde
There is no problem, but you keep writing that there is a problem when there is not. The conversation was good, he is a great guy, a great professional who has helped us a lot at full-back and center-back.
Xavi on Pedri
We are talking with the Federation and I have a very good relationship with the coach. Pedri needs this rest. He is very tired and it is time to rest.
Xavi on left-backs
We have Balde and Marcos Alonso. There is no need to strengthen.
Xavi on Ansu Fati
I have not talked with him. We do not know the economic situation of the club. When we know the scenario, we will plan according to whether we can sign or not.
Xavi on replacing Busquets
We have to find this piece, if we want to compete well next year, we have to find it. For me it’s fundamental as a coach. Busquets has been fundamental for us, and very important in winning the Spanish Super Cup and La Liga this year. A player who has been so important for us, on and off the pitch, is leaving, so we have to find a very important player to replace Busquets. For me, it’s the key to competing next year.
Xavi on Alba’s decision to leave
It was his decision. He was the one who took the step, he thinks it’s time. I’m not going to reveal the whole conversation. He’s helped us with everything.
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When and where to watch FC Barcelona v Mallorca - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona 's last home fixture of the season is against Mallorca and it's a 6pm Sunday kick-off local time. This guide shows what time that will be in selected countries and regions around the world so you can be sure you can catch the action.
Ousmane Dembele, one of the names on PSG transfer wishlist - SPORT
With Leo Messi likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent this summer, the Parisian side are already looking for candidates to reinforce the team's forward line for the coming seasons. The objective is none other than to wrap up Kylian Mbappé and offer him a good sporting project that will push him to complete the additional year that he signed with his renewal (two seasons until 2024, plus another until 2025).
Barca know what Man City want for Joao Cancelo - SPORT Manchester City are willing to see Portuguese player Joao Cancelo go to FC Barcelona. This has been conveyed by the City club to the Catalan club's management. Bayern Munich now have the player on loan but, a priori, do not intend to continue with this link so Cancelo would be back in Manchester. The loan ends and he would be back.
Now or never for Marc-Andre ter Stegen's Barcelona record hopes - SPORT
The German is assured of winning the Zamora Trophy for the first time, but against Mallorca he has the chance to tie down a couple more of the records he is chasing and which have caused him to play the last two games despite the fact that the team, already champions, had nothing at stake.
Frenkie de Jong another option to join the captain group at Barcelona - SPORT
Gerard Piqué left six months ago and will be followed by Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba in June, three captains who have worn the armband in recent years. The time has come to choose new leadership, beyond the natural leadership that each one exercises without the need to be appointed by his teammates, as Xavi himself has recently explained.
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His team need a point to reach the play-offs
Rafa Marquez’s Barcelona Atletic head into their final game of the season this weekend needing just a point to secure a place in the play-offs for a place in the second division.
Barcelona Atletic take on Logrones on Saturday at the Estadi Johan Cruyff and will be favourites, given the visitors have already been relegated.
Marquez’s side have stuttered in recent weeks, losing their last two games, but the manager thinks that could work in their favor.
“The most positive thing about the two defeats in a row is that we continue to depend on ourselves, now the last match of the regular season is coming and we have to try to finish in the best way, that’s the first thing we have to keep in mind,” he told Barca TV.
“Logrones are a dangerous team, with quality and a style similar to ours. They have already been relegated, but they will play without pressure with the incentive of beating Barça.”
Marquez is in his first full season as Barcelona Atletic coach and feels his players deserve to make the play-offs.
“We’ve know since the start of the season that getting here would be difficult, but the boys have earned it with effort and good games, and hopefully we will win the prize of entering the playoffs, they deserve it.”
Barcelona Atletic will also have their play-off place confirmed if Murcia fail to win their game against second-placed Eldense.
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