Xavi: Lionel Messi Barcelona return 'impossible' but door not closed
Xavi Hernandez has said Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona is «impossible» at the moment but has not definitively closed the door on bringing him back to the club in the future.
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Frenkie de Jong will only agree to leave Barcelona to join Chelsea but Blues won’t match Manchester United offer
Frenkie de Jong will only agree to leave Barcelona this summer to join Chelsea – but the Blues are reluctant to match Manchester United’s offer for the midfielder, according to reports.
Lewandowski ready to help Barcelona fulfil 'huge potential' and get back to winning titles
Robert Lewandowski said he is setting his sights on nothing less than success and titles at Barcelona and hopes his experience can help take the club to a new level.
'We will see' - Xavi open to Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona but admits a deal is currently 'impossible'
Xavi has indicated that he would be open to the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to Barcelona, though admitted that a deal is currently «impossible». Messi ended a 21-year association with the club last summer, departing on a free transfer to Paris Saint-Germain after financial difficulties left Barcelona unable to renew his contract. Ad/> The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner endured an injury-disrupted first campaign in the French capital, scoring just eleven times in all competitions; his worst return since the 2005-06 season.
Chelsea compile defensive shortlist as Barcelona attempt to hijack Jules Kounde deal
Chelsea have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of defensive targets, including Villarreal's Pau Torres and RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, in case Barcelona successfully hijack their deal for Jules Kounde.
Barcelona 'need' Frenkie de Jong to join Manchester United and more transfer rumours
Barcelona 'need' Frenkie de Jong to join Manchester United to aid their financial troubles, new reports state.
Manchester United's winners and losers if Frenkie de Jong transfer gets done
Each day presents a different twist and turn in the Frenkie de Jong saga, with the latest being that the Barcelona midfielder is reportedly willing to take a pay cut to remain at the club. However, United remain keen on bringing him in after deal in principle has been agreed, the Manchester Evening News understands.
Thomas Tuchel's calm authority vanishes amid troubling pre-season for Chelsea
Thomas Tuchel says he cannot recall a pre-season from his managerial career with such an alarming sequence of defeats as this summer.