Lionel Messi Barcelona

2023 - 4 - 1

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Lionel Messi urged to return to Barcelona home by Xavi - Paper Talk (Sky Sports)

Plus: Todd Boehly to pay the price for summer Chelsea exodus; Steve Cooper fighting for future at Nottingham Forest; Everton face possible existential ...

Unai Emery admits Aston Villa were never able to compete with Chelsea for the signing of Joao Felix in the last transfer window, but hopes to start closing the gap on the Premier League's big boys in the future. Everton's ability to continue as a going concern would be plunged into doubt in the event of relegation from the Premier League, the club's latest set of accounts have revealed. Premier League clubs have discussed their fears that the new format for the FIFA Club World Cup, which expands to become a 32-team tournament in 2025, could become a "European Super League by the back door". Huddersfield Town's prospective owner Kevin Nagle has opened negotiations to buy control of the John Smith's Stadium, which is not included in his purchase of the club from Dean Hoyle. Former Arsenal transfer guru Sven Mislintat is on the verge of a return to top level football with Dutch giants Ajax - after the collapse of their move for Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward. Barcelona manager Xavi has urged Lionel Messi to "come home" after vice-president Rafa Yuste confirmed the club were in contact over a potentially stunning return this summer.

The unconventional 'levers' Barcelona could include in contract offer ... (90min)

Barcelona have made it very clear that they are looking into the possibility of re-signing Lionel Messi from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Barcelona will attempt to hand Messi a two-year contract with the option for a third. La Blaugrana then [revealed](https://www.90min.com/posts/barcelona-confirm-contact-with-lionel-messi-summer-transfer) on Friday that they are exploring ways to bring the World Cup winner back to the club. [here](https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qHRD4DQoUz0bdjX4NUN4H) to listen to the podcast!

Xavi Angry With FC Barcelona Board For Lionel Messi Transfer Talk ... (Forbes)

FC Barcelona head coach Xavi Hernandez is angry with the club's board for the way it is publicly discussing the potential return of Lionel Messi, ...

Xavi concluded his answer by adding: "I wish that he can come back to help us. According to El Confidencial, however, Xavi has been angered by public talk of an approach for Messi and believes that the best way for the club's higher ups to help his team win titles is to refrain from talking about the Argentine and any other potential signings until the end of the season. "I talk to him often, but now is not the time for the benefit of everyone: for the player himself, for the club, for the current squad ..." We are in contact with them, yes," Yuste said. Yet if Xavi really is irritated by the events of the last couple of days, he is not far off the mark to insist that the Blaugrana focuses on securing the domestic treble before revealing behind-the-scenes secrets and thinking out loud. "It is not time to talk about Leo's return."

Barcelona remain in contact with PSG's Lionel Messi and want ... (Eurosport.com)

Barcelona still want Lionel Messi, Manchester United may sell Scott McTominay, Thomas Tuchel wants his Chelsea man, and Liverpool will spend this summer.

“Old Trafford sources insist he has an important role to play for the rest of the season and won’t be pushed out. The Argentine striker is out of contract at Paris Saint-Germain this summer and has been linked with a move back to Barcelona, as well as to Inter Miami, and the Saudi Arabian League. “And Tuchel is keen to land the Englishman soon, with the pair having guided Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2021. Even if you lose contact.’” “Tuchel is "optimistic" a deal will be made but Chelsea don't want Barry at Bayern if the two clubs meet in the Champions League semi-finals. “He spoke about his disappointment at the fact that Messi had to leave in 2021, but is hopeful that the Argentine can finish his career at the Camp Nou.

Lionel Messi transfer: Barcelona contact, PSG threats and Cristiano ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Lionel Messi faces an uncertain future with offers from Barcelona and Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal alongside the option of renewing his contract at Paris ...

[completed a stunning move to Riyadh-based club Al-Nassr](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-cristiano-ronaldo-alnassr-manutd-28793546) at the turn of 2023 and earns in the region of £173million per year. [PSG were one of 10 clubs fined](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/psg-ffp-mbappe-lionel-messi-27891617) for breaching FFP last year; €10m with a further €45m suspended alongside [Champions League](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/champions-league) sanctions should they fail to comply with FFP going forwards. [Have Your Say!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-barcelona-psg-29605311#comments-section) Where will Messi be playing next season? [confirmed contact had been made with Messi](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/barcelona-lionel-messi-xavi-psg-29602352) regarding a potential return to the Camp Nou. [future at PSG looks more uncertain than ever](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29589608). [joined PSG on a two-year contract](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-lionel-messi-psg-transfer-24707734) in the summer of 2021 – with his deal up for renewal in June and talks currently stalled. It comes as [L’Equipe](https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Article/Les-salaires-2023-de-la-ligue-1-faut-il-prolonger-messi-et-ramos-a-tout-prix/1388499) detail how PSG need Messi to drop his wage demands to stay at the club due to their need to comply with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations, the player does not wish to take a salary cut. In a press conference, the Barca boss explained: "There is the [financial] fair play issue, but more than anything it depends on Leo's intentions and [if he wants] to come back." He did not speak to Laporta at all during the event after the Barca president had assured his attendance. [Reports this week claimed](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-transfer-cristiano-ronaldo-29590607) that the offer for Messi from Saudi Arabia would see him earn even more than Ronaldo in a record-breaking deal. Such a move would pit Messi against Alongside [Sergio Ramos](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sergio-ramos), his [contract talks have been put on hold](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/lionel-messi-sergio-ramos-psg-29440311) by the [Ligue 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/ligue-1) giants.

Gerard Pique offers Lionel Messi transfer warning to Barcelona (Football Espana)

Former Barcelona star Gerard Pique has offered his view on the club's attempts to bring Lionel Messi back to Catalonia.

“I know Rafa Yuste and how he is. ](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/03/31/barcelona-vice-president-confirms-talks-with-lionel-messi-over-return) [Barcelona](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/barcelona) star [Gerard Pique](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/gerard-pique) has offered his view on the club’s attempts to bring [Lionel Messi](https://www.football-espana.net/tag/lionel-messi) back to Catalonia.