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The Big Barcelona Question Hangs Over La Liga’s Season

Real Madrid is the defending champ, but its Clásico counterpart is hogging the spotlight, and not always for the right reasons.

Sports Illustrated

Frenkie de Jong to Chelsea transfer set to ‘heat up’ as Barcelona and Laporta follow £68m plan

The current Barca President had hoped for a resolution with his star midfielder but the resistance on the player's side has made an exit inevitable

Football London

Frenkie de Jong snubs desperate Barcelona requests amid 'outrage' over treatment

The Dutch international midfield star has rejected desperate requests from Barcelona for him to accept a salary reduction as there is a tense standoff between the parties

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Chelsea owner Todd Boehly left with egg on his face after private Frenkie de Jong chat

Frenkie de Jong remains one of Chelsea's top targets in the final weeks of the summer transfer window, with owner Todd Boehly keen to splash the cash on the Barcelona midfielder before deadline day

Daily Mirror

Gerard Pique piles pressure on Frenkie de Jong as Barcelona face race against time

Barcelona have yet to register their five new signings and two contract renewals ahead of their La Liga opener this weekend but Gerard Pique has now agreed a salary cut

Daily Mirror

Barcelona blocked by La Liga from registering new players before season

A La Liga audit said Barça do not have enough money to cover the purchase of the players they have brought in, including striker Robert Lewandowski

The Guardian - UK

Lionel Messi issues Barcelona denial as Chelsea miss out on another defender

EUROPEAN TRANSFER ROUND-UP: Lionel Messi's camp have insisted no talks have started over return to Barcelona at the end of his PSG contract

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Frenkie de Jong informed Barcelona are willing to take legal action over his contract

Barcelona are trying to persuade Frenkie de Jong to either reduce his salary or leave the club ahead of the new La Liga season, allowing them to register new players

Daily Mirror

Barcelona president outlines what Frenkie de Jong wants as Manchester United agree Adrien Rabiot fee

Man Utd still haven't given up hope of signing Frenkie de Jong despite agreeing a fee to sign Adrien Rabiot.

Manchester Evening News

Barcelona chief tells duo to leave amid Man Utd's transfer interest in Frenkie de Jong

Joan Laporta has once again urged Frenkie de Jong to snub interest from Manchester United and stay at Barcelona, but he has called on two fringe players to find new clubs

Daily Mirror

Martin Braithwaite handed brutal reception by Barcelona fans as he refuses to leave club

Barcelona are keen to get Martin Braithwaite off their books to help them register the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde ahead of the new La Liga campaign

Daily Mirror

Xavi offers Chelsea Frenkie de Jong transfer incentive amid Barcelona's Bernardo Silva plan

Frenkie de Jong stared for Xavi's Barcelona side in their last pre-season game ahead of La Liga kicking off this weekend, but the manager is unsure whether the midfielder will be leaving

Football London

Chelsea given huge Frenkie de Jong transfer boost as Manchester United identify alternative

Manchester United have already agreed a deal with Barcelona for Frenkie de Jong, but with the Dutch star seemingly not keen on a move, Chelsea have been dealt a big boost in their transfer hopes

Football London

Chelsea target Frenkie de Jong set to stay at Barcelona as Joan Laporta insists: ‘We want him to stay’

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted he wants Frenkie de Jong to stay despite reports of interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.

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Daily Mirror

Barcelona confirm Frenkie de Jong "has offers" amid Man Utd transfer interest

De Jong is Manchester United's top target but the midfielder is refusing to leave Barcelona for the Premier League side, though the La Liga giants are keen to sell him

Daily Mirror

Gary Neville makes Barcelona transfer plea as Erik ten Hag loses first Man Utd game

Barcelona still can't register the likes of new signings Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha ahead of the new LaLiga season, prompting Gary Neville to ask if Manchester United could take any of them

Daily Mirror

Cesc Fabregas makes emotional plea for Lionel Messi to quit PSG and return to Barcelona

Cesc Fabregas - who played alongside Lionel Messi at Barcelona for three years between 2011 and 2014 - has called on the Argentine star to return to the Camp Nou

Daily Mirror

Barcelona told they must sell Frenkie de Jong as attempt to register signings rejected

La Liga have rejected Barcelona's attempts to register their five new signings in this summer transfer window and the club must now act on the sale of Frenkie de Jong

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Daily Mirror

Chelsea have three advantages over Man Utd for Frenkie de Jong - including double swap

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to battle it out for the signing of Frenkie de Jong but the Blues appear far better placed to sign the midfielder from Barcelona

The Independent UK

Chelsea to challenge Manchester United for Frenkie de Jong after opening talks with Barcelona

Chelsea owner Todd Boehly has held talks with Barcelona president Joan Laporta as the Blues look to beat United to the Dutch midfielder

Asharq Al-Awsat

Barcelona Mortgages its Future on Quick Resurrection

Crippled by debt and fielding a team that was no longer among Europe's elite, Barcelona's leadership decided there was only one alternative after watching Real Madrid sweep up the major trophies last season. They chose to double down and spend, spend, spend. Barcelona will enter the season with immediate hopes…

Evening Standard

Manchester United set transfer deadline by Barcelona to sign Frenkie de Jong

Barcelona president Joan Laporta says the club must register their squad for the new season by August 13, handing Manchester United a deadline to sign Frenkie de Jong.

Daily Mirror

Barcelona confirm Frenkie de Jong transfer deadline as Man Utd finally make breakthrough

Manchester United have been chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong's signature all summer and have finally made a breakthrough ahead of the new Premier League season

Manchester Evening News

Barcelona president drops Frenkie de Jong hint as Manchester United handed defensive warning

Your Man United morning headlines for Tuesday, August 2.

Manchester Evening News

'We have to' - Barcelona president admission hints at Frenkie de Jong sale to Manchester United

Joan Laporta has previously insisted the midfielder is not for sale, but Barcelona face a race to register their new signings.

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