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FC Barcelona transfer rumour update – Sergi Roberto and Coutinho

By Chiranjib Ghosh

WIGAN, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool during the pre-season friendly match between Wigan Athletic and Liverpool at DW Stadium on July 14, 2017 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
WIGAN, ENGLAND - JULY 14: Philippe Coutinho of Liverpool during the pre-season friendly match between Wigan Athletic and Liverpool at DW Stadium on July 14, 2017 in Wigan, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) /
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Manchester United set to launch operation to sign Sergi Roberto

According to Mundo Deportivo, Manchester United will be launching an offensive for Sergi Roberto. Barcelona have the Spaniard tied down till 2019. But his contract contains a release clause of €40 million. In today’s inflated transfer market, that is not unreasonable for a player of Roberto’s caliber.

Chelsea and Juventus have also expressed interest in his services. But United have pulled ahead in the chase for the midfielder. They are readying themselves to activate the release clause and snap him up quickly.

Why he would want to leave?

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But Sergi Roberto may decide to leave the club. Ernesto Valverde has moved him back to the midfield, after the signing of Nelson Semedo from Benfica. But the midfield is completely packed, and he won’t even be a second-choice option.

No one can displace Iniesta, Rakitic and Busquets from the first-team. Even the second team features talents like Andre Gomes, Denis Suarez and Rafinha. He would get lesser playing time and therefore, may opt for a move.

According to Sport, Roberto’s agent Josep Maria Orobitg met with club officials to ask for a new contract. But the new development may change his stance completely. The report says that Valverde will meet with Roberto to resolve his future.

As for the moment, Sergi Roberto is at the club and hopefully, the beacon-holder of La Masia stays at the Camp Nou.

Spanish newspaper reports that Barcelona will present Philippe Coutinho on Friday


According to Barcelona-based newspaper El Periódico, Barcelona will unveil Philippe Coutinho. The report said that the transfer was finalised after a meeting between Coutinho’s agent Giuliano Bertolucci and Barca representatives in Barcelona. Also, a similar meeting took place in Liverpool between the Barca delegation and Liverpool representatives.

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Apparently, Coutinho conveyed his decision to leave Anfield to Jürgen Klopp before giving the go-ahead for advancement of negotiations. The report also stated that the club is preparing for the presentation.

The event will take place centrally in the Camp Nou. Hence, the club officials have informed the stadium support staff to commence preparations for his presentation. Also, Barca officials have contacted external collaborators to help in the preparation.

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Although it goes against the reporting of the press of England, a report from the second-most widely circulated newspaper in Catalonia cannot be ignored.

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