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BARCELONA PLOT MOVE AS DECO MEETS AGENT OF FORWARD SET TO BE FREE IN 2026

Barcelona's financial chaos deepens as a €100m lease deal is erased, hampering their search for a Robert Lewandowski successor. The club is eyeing Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, but a move depends on their unstable spending capacity.

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Once again, Barcelona's spending capacity for the upcoming transfer windows is uncertain as their auditor temporarily deleted their €100 million lease of VIP seats from their finances. It makes it considerably more difficult for the Director of Football Deco to replace experienced forward Robert Lewandowski on a shoestring.

It is believed that if Ferran Torres can establish himself in the role this season, there will not be as much need to make a big acquisition at centre-forward. Dani Olmo, who occasionally played through the centre last season, was also suggested to be a possibility in the summer. But for Barcelona's plans, those possibilities are still hypothetical.

Barcelona and Dusan Vlahovic are negotiating.

Barcelona has been connected to Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic in recent months, along with several other teams. The 26-year-old's contract expires in the summer, and there is not much indication that the Bianconeri would sign him to a new one. Deco talked with Vlahovic's agent Darko Ristic as early as August, according to Tuttosport via Football Italia, and future talks are not completely out of the question.

According to reports, Barcelona is considering "two or three" attackers for a move next summer, including Vlahovic. Bayern Munich is also interested in the Serbian, but if Harry Kane is at the Allianz Arena, the Blaugrana will probably have a greater chance of contending for a starting spot.

DISCIPLINARY BLOW: MADRID PLAYER SUSPENDED POST EL CLáSICO TUSSLE

Real Madrid's backup keeper Andriy Lunin has been handed a one-game suspension by the RFEF for his aggressive conduct on the bench during the heated final moments of El Clásico. Real Madrid's appeal was rejected.

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El Clásico Scuffle - Photo Credit Getty Images

Los Blancos' goalie Andriy Lunin has been suspended for one game by the RFEF Disciplinary Committee for his involvement in the sideline dramas during the El Clásico's final moments. Although the cameras did not catch it, referee Soto Grado did record that he had sent the Ukrainian off.

According to Mundo Deportivo, the RFEF responded as follows when asked why Lunin received a red card.

The reason for Lunin, Andrii's expulsion in the 90th minute was that he had to be restrained by his teammates after he walked aggressively from his bench to the blonde bench.

The disciplinary committee of the RFEF


"When considered significant, those whose behaviour violates sporting order will be suspended for four to ten games or fined between 602 and 3,006 euros."

Because of Lunin's actions, which constituted a minor violation of the sporting order, he was suspended for one game. The ruling had been challenged by Real Madrid. However, the RFEF stayed steadfast, defending the referee's ruling and the evidence in the match report and on film.

Now, the backup goalie will not play against Valencia this weekend, where he is probably going to be benched. Fran Gonzalez and Sunico, both from the youth team, might be called up as the matchday squad's third choice, with Sergio Mestre serving as a backup.

No Barcelona players or any other Real Madrid players were slapped with bans following the two flash moments in the closing stages of the game. When Vinicius Jr. and Lamie Yamal argued, even players who were not on the team were spotted shoving on the side of the field. The RFEF, however, determined that nothing that came to pass would justify further prohibitions.

ARSENAL STAR DROPS CONFIDENT TITLE HINT AFTER STRONG OPENING

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is targeting a historic Premier League and World Cup double with England this season. The winger believes it's a "doable" feat as the Gunners lead the title race.

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Bukayo Saka - (Image: David Price/Arsenal FC)

According to Bukayo Saka, it is feasible for Arsenal and England to win both games this season. The season has started well for the Gunners under Mikel Arteta's leadership.

Arsenal leads the Premier League standings by four points at the moment and is starting to look like a title contender. Manchester City is only one point ahead of defending champions Liverpool, who are seven points behind.

Saka, however, is not only interested in winning at his club; he also hopes to succeed internationally. Manager Thomas Tuchel has stated that winning the trophy is his ambition for England, who have qualified for the World Cup in the USA next year.

Saka is optimistic about his club's and his nation's chances of winning. "Yeah, that is my prayer," he remarked in an interview with Sky Sports. It is possible, of course.

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