Barca announced the departure of three key players
According to a report by The Sun, Barcelona has announced the departure of three key players. Marcos Alonso, whose contract expired, is now a free agent.
The former Chelsea left-back joined Barca two years ago and made 45 appearances.
The club stated, "We would like to place on record their appreciation for his commitment and dedication, and wish him all the best and every success in the future."
Additionally, Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo, who were on loan from Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, respectively, are returning to their parent clubs.
However, Barca quickly deleted this announcement, leaving their futures uncertain. Reports suggest Felix and Cancelo are negotiating to stay under new manager Hansi Flick.
Huge bid for wonderkid knocked back
Leeds have dismissed a £40m opening gambit from Brentford for starlet Archie Gray, according to the Yorkshire Post . Both Chelsea and Tottenham have been closely monitoring the youngster, but it appears Gray very nearly ended up in a different part of London. Gray is reported to have travelled down for a medical, but negotations hit a snag as both teams were unable to get the finer details over the line.
Chelsea and Leicester close to second deal
Leicester are closing in on deal to sign 19-year-old Chelsea academy midfielder Michael Golding. The Foxes will pay a fee with no sell-on or buy-back clauses included in the deal, per The Athletic . It comes after Leicester agreed to sell Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to the Blues for £30million. The two agreements are said to be separate with Golding one of Chelsea's highest-rated youngsters.