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Football: the 3 transfer window information to remember from this Monday

2021-07-19T15:07:18.668Z


From Antoine Griezmann to Raphaël Varane via Jordan Henderson or Justin Kluivert, find all the information and rumors of the football transfer window of this ...


From Antoine Griezmann to Raphaël Varane via Jordan Henderson or Justin Kluivert, find all the information and rumors of the football transfer window of this Monday, July 19, 2021.

End of discussions between Barça and Atlético on the Griezmann file?

The soap opera had gained momentum last week, and according to the Catalan daily

Ara

, it delivered its verdict. FC Barcelona have reportedly broken off negotiations with Atlético de Madrid on the return of

Antoine Griezmann

, recruited for more than € 100 million by Barça in the summer of 2019. Internally, the idea of ​​exchanging the French ( 30 years old) against Spanish midfielder

Saul Niguez

(26 years old) was not unanimous, especially because the Madrilenian has not been evolving at his best level for one, or even two years.

Barça hoped to convince Atlético to add one or two players to the deal, and / or more money.

In vain.

It is a blow for the various parties, since the Catalan press affirmed that Griezmann did not see himself leaving Barça except for Atlético.

The operation was supposed to allow the Blaugranas to oxygenate their finances and finally extend

Lionel Messi

, officially free since July 1.

Messi's first goal for Barça, on a pass from Ronaldinho against Albacete in May 2005 (2-0)

The goalkeeper Pau Lopez officially Marseille


The agreement in principle had already been announced a week ago, and the transfer is now official.

Spanish goalkeeper

Pau Lopez

(26) is loaned by AS Roma to Olympique de Marseille.

A purchase obligation of € 12 million is attached to the loan.

He should compete with the eternal holder and Marseille captain, Steve Mandanda (36).

Paris and Atlético candidates for Henderson (Liverpool)

Emblematic player and captain of Liverpool where he has played since 2011,

Jordan Henderson

has two more years of contract. The English defensive midfielder (31) is negotiating an extension, but talks are not progressing, reveals

The Athletic

. The subject would be particularly sensitive, and the rich midfield of the Reds makes the hypothesis of a credible departure. Especially since Paris SG and Atlético de Madrid would eye on the vice-champion of Europe with England. PSG, whose coach Mauricio Pochettino is said to be an admirer of Henderson, would even be considered a favorite. Atlético's priority is an offensive reinforcement and a possible return of Antoine Griezmann to negotiate. Henderson would bring wealthy troubles to Pochettino, whosestaff in the middle already counting

Marco Verratti

,

Leandro Paredes

,

Danilo Pereira

,

Idrissa Gueye

,

Rafinha

or even

Georginio Wijnaldum

, freshly recruited at the end of their contract at ... Liverpool.

Source: lefigaro

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