Coutinho, Dembele on target in returns for Barca in friendly

Aina’s signing follows the capture of midfielder Harrison Reed, goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, right back Kenny Tete and midfielder Mario Lemina and left back Antonee Robinson while winger Anthony Knockaert’s loan move was made permanent.

Lionel Messi wore the captain’s armband in his first match since he opted to abandon his plans to leave Barca, although Luis Suarez and Arturo Vidal were left out of the squad as the club is still trying to offload both players.

‘He kept asking me “When are you coming? We NEED you here”‘:… ‘We have this desire to reach Europe next year’: Carlo… Tottenham’s request to have 8,000 fans in stadium for… ‘Six years ago I had something good… I hope being here…

Adama Traore poised to start as a right wing-back in Wolves’… Wolves want Corona! Porto ‘reject £22m bid from Nuno… REVEALED: Porto paid Jorge Mendes £6.4m of the £35m transfer… Wolves sign second Porto player inside four days as Nuno…

Adama Traore poised to start as a right wing-back in Wolves’… Wolves want Corona! Porto ‘reject £22m bid from Nuno… REVEALED: Porto paid Jorge Mendes £6.4m of the £35m transfer… Wolves sign second Porto player inside four days as Nuno…

Costa ‘put up for sale by Juve as 29-year-old’s injury woes continue’

Juventus have lost patience with injury-prone winger Douglas Costa, leading Andrea Pirlo to put the Brazilian up for sale amid his Turin clear-out. The Brazilian is reportedly despite to stay.

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Antoine Griezmann added to Barca’s advantage by converting a penalty in the 16th minute although defender Javi Bonilla scored a superb goal from the edge of the area to pull one back for Gimnastic on the half-hour mark.

‘Gabriel did really well…he hadn’t played for six months’:… Fulham dealt ruthless reminder of why their last Premier… ‘Willian for Ballon d’Or!’: Arsenal fans heap praise on new… Arsenal and Arteta off to a flyer! Gunners breeze past…

Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez agrees to join Aston Villa

The 28-year old Argentine travelled to Villa Park and enquiry the club’s Bodymoor Heath training ground on Saturday where he was given a tour and told about the club’s rich history and the role he would play.

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Koeman, who changed his entire team at halftime by making 11 substitutions, gave debuts to 17-year-old forward Pedri, new signing Francisco Trincao and American forward Konrad de La Fuente, 19, who stepped up from the club’s reserve side.

United ‘unwilling to meet Dortmund’s asking price for Sancho’

Many Premier League clubs are concerned about the possibility of a new lockdown in addition to the continued uncertainty regarding when supporters will return to stadiums.

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In a 1-0 home defeat to Atletico Madrid in February 2016, James was whistled by Madrid fans and hooked by Zidane before the hour mark just minutes after the winning goal. Post-match analysis honed in on his lack of intensity — Zidane never properly trusted him again.

BARCELONA, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Barcelona beat second division Gimnastic de Tarragona 3-1 in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, with Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele each making encouraging returns by scoring in Ronald Koeman’s first game in charge.

Crystal Palace ‘set to win £20m race for Brentford star Said Benrahma’

Crystal Palace look to have a clear path to sign the winger from Brentford after their major rivals pulled out the race to land him, but his potential arrival leaves the future of Andros Townsend unclear.

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‘Gabriel did really well…he hadn’t played for six months’:… Fulham dealt ruthless reminder of why their last Premier… ‘Willian for Ballon d’Or!’: Arsenal fans heap praise on new… Arsenal and Arteta off to a flyer! Gunners breeze past…

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Arsenal submit Raya bid

The Gunners are launching a £10m bid to sign Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. The Bees stopper was omitted from Thomas Frank’s squad in the opening day defeat by Birmingham.

Manchester United target Sergio Reguilon ‘prefers a return to Sevilla’

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side have hit a roadblock in their pursuit of left-back Reguilon with Real Madrid reportedly insistent on a £27million buy-back clause. The 23-year-old made his debut for Spain.

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Club record signing Coutinho got the third goal in the 51st, also from the penalty spot, making his first outing for the team since returning on loan from Bayern Munich, with whom he scored two goals in last month’s 8-2 thrashing of Barca in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Tottenham join Man United in race for Sergio Reguilon

Spurs want to sign a left-back before the transfer window closes and the Real Madrid defender is emerging as a contender to fill the role. The £25m price tag is one that both club are able to meet.

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