Barcelona to sell 4 players this week, Griezmann transfer saga to finally end and more Barcelona transfer news: 25 June 2019

Barcelona v Valencia - Spanish Copa del Rey Final
Barcelona v Valencia - Spanish Copa del Rey Final

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Coutinho casts doubt over Barcelona future

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho is not sure whether he will remain at the club beyond this summer.

The Brazilian has struggled ever since his €142m move from Liverpool last January. He netted just five times in 34 league appearances this past season and has come under fire for his poor displays.

As a result, Coutinho is believed to be looking for a move away, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain all interested in his services.

While the Brazilian refused to comment on the links, stating that he is keen on succeeding at Camp Nou, he did indicate that his future at the club is up in the air.

"I have a contract with Barcelona, it was always my will to succeed in this club, but now I am totally concentrated here [with Brazil] and about the future [with Barca] we do not know what will happen.
"Many things that come out in the media are simply not true but as for my future we do not know what is going to happen, that is the truth."
"Honestly, it wasn't a good season. It didn't produce what I wanted, it didn't go as I hoped."
"But I hope it serves me as an example, as a lesson so that I want more, concentrate even more to be able to succeed."

With the potential arrival of Antoine Griezmann and even Neymar, Coutinho's game time is only going to drop, although he believes that signing world-class players will help the club in the long run.

Barcelona to offload 4 players before July 1st

Barcelona need to offload as many players as they can before the end of the month in order to generate the €70 million needed to balance the books for this past season.

They are expected to part ways with Andre Gomes, Denis Suarez, Jasper Cillessen and Rafinha in the coming weeks.

While Gomes is closing in on a €25 million switch to Everton, Cillessen and Rafinha are both expected to complete a move to Valencia in the next few days.

Barcelona to complete Antoine Griezmann signing next month

Antoine Griezmann in action for France - Andorra v France - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier
Antoine Griezmann in action for France - Andorra v France - UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier

The Antoine Griezmann saga has taken another unexpected twist, with fresh reports suggesting Barcelona will complete a move for the Atletico Madrid forward on July 1st, the date his €120 million release clause kicks in.

Barcelona are believed to have agreed terms with the Frenchman close to two months ago, but are waiting for the reduced release clause to come into effect.

Griezmann had informed Atletico Madrid of his desire to leave the club at the end of the season and has since been on the lookout for his next destination.

A number of top clubs expressed their interest in signing the World Cup winner, but it appears Barcelona have stolen a march on their rivals and will complete a move for the former Real Sociedad star next month.

Barcelona agree terms with Neymar

Brazil v Qatar
Brazil v Qatar

Barcelona have reportedly agreed a five-year deal with Neymar, who will take a massive pay-cut to return to the Camp Nou.

Neymar is currently earning €36.8 million per year, but that is set to drop to €24 million if he returns to Barcelona.

According to reports, only a transfer fee is still to be decided. PSG are demanding €300 million for their prized asset, a figure Barcelona are unlikely to be willing to meet.

Instead, they will, in all likelihood, include a couple of players in the deal in order to lower the Ligue 1 champions' asking price.

Samuel Eto'o urges Mohamed Salah to sign for Barcelona

Former Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o has urged Liverpool star Mohamed Salah to sign for the Catalans if he ever gets the chance.

Salah has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, but Eto'o believes he should join Barcelona as they would be more suited to his style of play.

"Barcelona would be a better fit. I know Barcelona's style and I think it would be better for him. If he has the chance to play in the best league of the world, which is the Spanish one, he has to sign for Barcelona. He has everything to be one of the best players in the world."

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