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Four Barcelona Players Against Messi’s Return To Camp Nou Revealed

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3 years ago

March 25, 2023

Four Barcelona players are reportedly against the idea of the Spanish La Liga leaders re-signing their former captain Lionel Messi.

According to El Nacional, the four players opposing Barcelona’s plan to bring Messi back to the club are Robert Lewandowski, Ansu Fati, Ousmane Dembele, and Marc Andre-Ter-Stegen.

The report added that Lewandowski wants to be the star of Barcelona and lead their attack next season.

But the Poland international knows that he will have to adjust his style to suit Messi’s style or suffer a similar fate to that of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, a former Barcelona striker.

Fati has had the number 10 jersey since Messi’s departure from Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain.

The Spaniard, who is reluctant to let go of the jersey, knows his future at Barcelona is already in the balance and the belief is that he will be sold to make space.

Dembele is reportedly against Messi’s return because he will have to make a way in the starting XI. The France international wants to start every week and knows it will be impossible with the Argentina World Cup winner in the squad.

Ter Stegen, meanwhile, has not had a good relationship with Messi. The German goalkeeper had issues with the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and believes Barcelona manager Xavi will take away his captaincy (4th choice) once Messi arrives at Camp Nou.

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EPL: Chelsea Set To Sanction First Summer Transfer Under Alonso

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3 hours ago

May 28, 2026

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Chelsea are set to sanction their first summer transfer under their new manager, Xabi Alonso.

According to the BBC Sport, the Blues are ‘open’ to selling Filip Jorgensen this summer after the goalkeeper indicated his desire to leave Stamford Bridge.

Jorgensen joined the Premier League west London club two seasons ago from Villarreal.

The 24-year-old shot-stopper was expected to compete for the number one position with goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, but he made just 11 Premier League appearances over the two seasons.

However, while the arrival of Alonso to Stamford Bridge could lead to a change in fortunes for Jorgensen, the report added that the Danish star has already expressed his desire to leave Chelsea this summer to get more regular playing game-time elsewhere.

Chelsea had blocked a potential exit for Jorgensen in the January transfer window, but the Premier League west London club are now open to a sale, with European and English clubs expected to explore a deal for the goalkeeper.

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EPL: ‘Go For Alvarez’ – Paul Merson Hands Arsenal Two Signings To Make

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has handed his old club two signings to make in the summer.

Merson wants Arsenal to sign Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez and a new midfielder.

“I would get a centre forward this summer, I would go for Julian Alvarez,” Merson said on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast.

“I am a big fan. If they could get him, I would. I still think they probably need another midfield player as well.”

Arsenal is expected to bolster its squad in the summer after winning the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City this season.

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EPL: Wayne Rooney Picks Most Improved Player This Season

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2 days ago

May 26, 2026

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Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, has picked the Red Devils defender Luke Shaw as the most improved player in the Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 season.

Speaking on his BBC podcast, Rooney said, “I think, for me, Luke Shaw. I think Luke Shaw has been the most improved player this season.

“I know he is an experienced player now, but I think his level this season has been much better than it has been in recent seasons.

“People might look at Kobbie Mainoo but I don’t think he’s improved. It was just the fact he wasn’t playing under the former manager so it wasn’t good or bad.”

Shaw enjoyed one of his most consistent seasons at Man United and started all of Man United’s Premier League games.