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Posted Thursday, June 17, 2021 by Goal.com
Laporta: Messi wants Barcelona stay
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says Lionel Messi wants to stay at the club, and it is only financial regulations that are preventing them announcing a new contract.
Laporta says the 33-year-old has been convined to remain at Barca and they want to get a deal wrapped up "as soon as possible".
Huntelaar in talks to join NEC
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar could return to the Eredivisie this summer.
The striker left Ajax to join Schalke in January until the end of the season and is now looking for a new club ahead of 2021-22.
De Gelderlander reports that he is in talks to join NEC, who were recently promoted to the top tier.
NEC's first Eredivisie game of the new season is against his former team Ajax.
Benitez the front-runner for Everton job
Rafa Benitez has emerged as the surprise front-runner for the vacant manager’s job at Everton.
Goal can confirm that the Spaniard has held positive talks with the Toffees board, after the they cooled their interest in former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Ramos to leave Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos is leaving Real Madrid.
The club confirmed on Wednesday that he will depart at the end of his contract.
Koeman: Memphis deal almost there
Ronald Koeman says Barcelona are close to signing Memphis Depay.
Depay said on Wednesday that he wants to play under the Dutch coach again amid claims he will continue his career at Barcelona.
Koeman then told reporters that a deal is "almost there", though no deal has been signed yet.
Gattuso to leave Fiorentina already?
He was only appointed in May, but Gennaro Gattuso could leave Fiorentina.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports there are disagreements between the coach and the team over the players they should sign in the tranfer market, which could lead to an early separation.
Tottenham target Brighton star Lamptey
Tariq Lamptey could be on the move to Tottenham this summer.
Sky Sports reports Spurs are interested in the Brighton wing-back but will likely have to pay a large fee as his contract runs to 2025.
Arsenal want Ramsdale
Arsenal are interested in signing Aaron Ramsdale from Sheffield United, according to Sky Sports.
He is one of several goalkeepers the Gunners are eyeing, with Brighton's Mat Ryan and Ajax's Andre Onana also on their list of options.
Depay: I want to play for Koeman at Barca
Memphis Depay says he wants to play under Ronald Koeman again as reports he will join Barcelona this summer continue to circulate.
The 27-year-old was reported to be close to joining the Spanish side last summer, but looks set to reunite with former Oranje coach Koeman this time around.
Arsenal have £40m White bid rejected
Arsenal have had an opening bid of £40 million rejected for Brighton defender Ben White, Goal understands.
The England centre-back has emerged as a priority target for the Gunners this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to reshape his squad following successive eighth-placed finishes in the Premier League
Arsenal laugh off £25m Villa bid for Smith Rowe
Arsenal are hoping to confirm a new long-term contract for Emile Smith Rowe imminently after laughing off an offer from Aston Villa for the 20-year-old.
Goal can confirm the offer was knocked back immediately by the Gunners, who are confident that their young playmaker will put pen to paper on a new deal before the start of the new season.
Atleti demand €40m for Trippier
Atletico Madrid have turned down an opening offer from Manchester United for right-back Kieran Trippier, Fabrizio Romano reports.
The Liga champions apparently want €40 million (£34m/$48m) to allow the England international to leave.
Meanwhile, Tom Heaton has reportedly completed his medical with the Red Devils and will sign until 2023.
Atletico Madrid close in on De Paul signing
Atletico Madrid have tabled a €28 million (£24m/$34m), plus bonuses, offer for Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul as they look to finalise a move for the Argentine.
Goal Spain can confirm that Atleti will look to close the deal for a fee in the region of €30m (£26m/$36m)-€35m (£30m/$42m), despite Udinese wanting €40m (£34m/$48m).
De Paul will sign a five-year contract and receive a net salary of around €3m per season, with it now appearing that Saul Niguez will be allowed to leave.
Depay teases Barca move: I want to play for Koeman
Memphis Depay has suggested that a move from Lyon to Barcelona could be announced very soon after he admitted that he wants to play under Ronald Koeman.
Speaking at Euro 2020, where he's featuring for Netherlands, Depay said, as quoted by ESPN: "Everyone knows I have been linked to Barca for a while now, and I want to play for Ronald Koeman.
"Just wait, and then the news will come."
Laporte dismisses story suggesting he doubts Man City future
Aymeric Laporte has dismissed a report by Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo suggesting that he doubts his future at Manchester City and is dreaming of joining Barcelona.
Journalist Dani Gil had written that Laporte is unsettled at City due to being behind Ruben Dias and John Stones in the pecking order, suggesting that he would like a move to Barca.
However, Laporte tweeted in Spanish to react to the rumour, writing: "🤥🤥🤥 Dani, nobody has talked to you and nobody will talk to you."
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