Angry Neymar clashes with Barca team-mate in training as PSG talk intensifies

The Brazilian forward continues to be heavily linked with a summer move away from Camp Nou and has now been seen tangling with colleague Nelson Semedo

Neymar has been caught on camera tangling with Barcelona team-mate Nelson Semedo in a heated training ground bust-up as speculation regarding his future intensifies.

Footage captured by Splash News shows the Brazilian forward becoming involved in an angry dispute with his Portuguese colleague.

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The incident occurs at Barca’s American training camp in Miami, with Neymar seen scuffling with recent signing from Benfica Semedo.

The pair are forced apart, with Javier Mascherano quickly on the scene.

Semedo walks away from the fiery flashpoint, but Neymar refuses to let the issue lie.

Clearly flustered, the Samba star shouts over to Barca’s £26.8 million summer signing from Benfica as the rest of Ernesto Valverde’s squad watch on.

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He then looks to head back in the direction of Semedo before being restrained by Sergio Busquets.

Neymar tears off his training vest before kicking a stray ball away in frustration.

The bust-up has served to further fuel speculation suggesting that the 25-year-old could soon be heading out of Camp Nou, with Paris Saint-Germain leading the race for his signature.

The Ligue 1 giants are reportedly willing to meet Neymar’s €222 million release clauseand make him the most expensive player in history.

Barca have sought to play down the rumours, with club president Josep Maria Bartomeu telling the New York Times that the club are reluctant to part with a player of such talent .

He said: "Well, you know Neymar is one of our best players, and so we don't want to lose that player.

"We want him to continue, continue with us. He still has four years of his contract, so nothing else to say.

"You know that players decide if they want to leave, they can decide.

"But as far as Barcelona, we want him, and we need him. Because if we want to win, we need the best players possible."

Neymar has, however, stayed quiet on the subject of his future, allowing the exit talk to rumble on.

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DI MARIA LINED UP AS NEYMAR REPLACEMENT

Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel Di Maria has been identified as a potential new signing for Barcelona should they lose Neymar to the Ligue 1 side, according to RMC.

Rumours of a blockbuster €222 million move continue to circulate around the Brazilian, despite claims by Gerard Pique that he is staying put. 

And while Paulo Dybala and Philippe Coutinho also appear on the Barca shortlist, the Argentine is similarly seen as a possibility to fill the attacking vacancy that would be left by Neymar's exit. 

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COUTINHO TO COST BARCELONA £133M

Liverpool have reluctantly named their price for Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho, according to a report from Sport . 

The Brazil international has reportedly agreed a deal with the Camp Nou side, though the Reds are determined to hold onto their star player. 

If the Liga side are serious about landing Coutinho, they will have to pay £133 million for his services according to the Spanish publication.

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ARSENAL TO MISS OUT ON MIDFIELD TARGET

Arsenal are to miss out on the signing of Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, with Galatasaray set to complete a deal, according to the Mirror . 

The Turkish side have offered Turan around £70,000 a week to return to the club following a frustrating stint at Camp Nou. 

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MILAN ASK ABOUT RONALDO'S INTENTIONS

Milan's CEO Marco Fassone and Massimo Mirabelli had a meeting with agent Jorge Mendes in which the subject of Cristiano Ronaldo was broached, according to Sky Sports .

The Serie A club bosses were hoping to be alerted to any situation that would see the Portugal star leave the club, though there are no negotiations over a potential deal at this point. 

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BARCA OFFER RAKITIC IN COUTINHO DEAL

Barcelona will offer midfielder Ivan Rakitic as part of any deal to sign Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, according to a report from  Don Balon .

The Camp Nou side are determined to secure a deal for the Reds playmaker, though Jurgen Klopp and his team are unwilling to let him leave Anfield. 

In an attempt to tempt Liverpool into selling, however, Barca will allow Rakitic to go in the opposite direction.

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PERISIC TO BE OFFERED NEW INTER DEAL

Despite near constant links with Manchester United, Ivan Perisic will be offered a new deal to remain with Inter, with the Serie A club looking to make him a star, according to Football Italia   who cite a  Mediaset Premium report. 

The Serie A club do not believe Man Utd will come back in with an improved monetary offer or with a deal that includes Anthony Martial in exchange. 

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AC Milan and not Man Utd

The midfielder has been linked to both Old Trafford and San Siro, but should choose a Serie A transfer in order to rediscover himself

The summer transfer window is always a time for speculation, with numerous articles written projecting how teams will look next season. How will X team line up with Y player? How will Manchester City utilise all their new full-backs? Where would Renato Sanches fit in at Manchester United? Simple answer - he wouldn't.

The 19-year-old has reiterated his desire to leave Bayern Munich, despite joining the Bundesliga giants just one year ago. He started just six league games for Carlo Ancelotti's side last season after making a €35 million move from Benfica, but is set to leave already.

"Personally, I am not satisfied with my first year in Munich," Sanches told Bild. "Of course, I'd like to play more. That's why I would like to go to a club that can give me more playing time."

Sanches and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho share the same agent, Jorge Mendes, and the Portugal international was linked with a move to Old Trafford before he agreed to join Bayern. After his disappointing season in Munich, that speculation has returned, but the 2016 Golden Boy rightly has his heart set on a move to Serie A rather than the Premier League.

"AC Milan is an interesting option. If the opportunity arises and the clubs can agree, I would like to see them," Sanches continued.

"I am now on the China tour with FC Bayern, but after that we will get together in Munich and hopefully find a solution.

"I'm young and I have to play a lot. I think the chance to do so is greater in Milan than in Munich."

Sanches's current disappointment comes from a lack of first team opportunities, having played just 25 times domestically and in Europe last season following his breakthrough campaign at Benfica. At Manchester United, his chances would also be limited, with Mourinho having a large number of choices in midfield.

Mourinho has spoken of his desire to add another central midfielder to his squad as United return to the Champions League, but his language is telling when he speaks of his summer targets.

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"One midfield player would give me more options," Mourinho told the BBC. "The other is an attacking player through the wings to give me more attacking options."

At United, Sanches would just be another option. The first team football he so desires would be far from guaranteed. Last season, Mourinho spent almost £30m on Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who started just 14 Premier League games, while Juan Mata, Michael Carrick and even Mourinho-favourite Marouane Fellaini all started less than 20 games in the league.\

Milan will offer the teenage midfielder more opportunities. Vincenzo Montella has been given a lot of money to spend by the club's new Chinese owners, adding Leonardo Bonucci, Ricardo Rodriguez and Andre Silva among over €215m of new signings during the transfer window. Signing Sanches could see them surpass the €250m mark as they look to usurp Juventus in Italy.

They have already brought in midfielders Franck Kessie from Atalanta and Lucas Biglia from Lazio, while the other realistic first team options in the centre of the park will be Giacomo Bonaventura and the veteran Riccardo Montolivo.

So, if Sanches arrives, it will likely be five midfielders playing for three places in central midfield, although Bonaventura's flexibility means he may often be deployed further forward on the left wing, thus opening up more space.

With Milan fighting on two fronts due to their presence in the Europa League - a competition that will be taken less seriously by Milan than the Champions League will be by Man Utd - the Euro 2016 Young Player of the Tournament will thus receive plenty of opportunities to develop as a player at San Siro.

In Montella, he would also be playing under one of the best young coaches in Europe, someone who champions attractive, technical football and trusts youth - something that hasn't often been said about Mourinho.

Sanches undoubtedly has the talent to prosper, and Milan offers him the best opportunity to once again show what made him the most coveted teenager in world football. Montella is trying to build something great at the San Siro, and the Portugal international can help him achieve his goals. It is the best fit for all involved.

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AC Milan are keen on securing a deal for Chelsea striker Diego Costa, according to Gazzetta dello Sport .

The Spain international has been frozen out at Stamford Bridge and despite reports he is pursuing a move to either China or Atletico Madrid, Milan are attempting to arrange a transfer with Costa's agent Jorge Mendes.

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Monaco hit Arsenal's hopes

The Stade Louis II club are insistent that they have managed to keep hold of all the players they wanted to this summer

Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyev has told Arsenal that midfielder Thomas Lemar is not for sale.

The Gunners were chasing the France international but the Ligue 1 champions have outright rejected speculation he could leave before the end of the summer transfer window.

"I will address speculation relating to the case of Thomas Lemar. He is staying with us," he said. "He is an immense talent and is essential for the team.

"We have kept all of the key players that we intended to keep."

Arsenal launched a €35 million move for Lemar in June, though Monaco rebuffed their offer for the midfielder, who scored 14 times for the principality club last season, creating 17 more.

Vasilyev also addressed speculation regarding the future of Fabinho, who had been linked with Manchester United earlier in the transfer window.

"Fabinho stays, he is an essential player in the midfield,” he said.

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Arsenal and Liverpool could make a move for Karim Benzema should Real Madrid decide to sell the French striker, Don Balon   reports.

Madrid reportedly have set their sights on Monaco star Kylian Mbappe, with the club planning to use Benzema to help finance the move. While the Gunners and Reds are in contention for Benzema, the 29-year-old also could end up at Monaco to help lower the price for Mbappe

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BARCA CLOSE IN ON €100M COUTINHO

Barcelona officials are in London to complete the signing of Philippe Coutinho, Sport reports.

Negotiations have been going smoothly but the Spanish side will have to spend more than €100m (£89.3m) to sign the Liverpool star, potentially breaking the world transfer record in the process.

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ARSENAL CLOSE TO £45M LEMAR DEAL

Arsenal are finally close to agreeing a £45 million deal with Monaco to sign winger Thomas Lemar, claims The Sun.

Monaco have already rejected two bids for Lemar and had been determined to prevent the France international from joining the club exodus, but Arsenal have reportedly persuaded the Ligue 1 champions to sell.

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REAL AGREE €180M MBAPPE DEAL

Real Madrid have reached an agreement with Monaco regarding a €180 million deal for teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe, reports Marca.

Once a record-breaking transfer is pushed through, the France international striker will pen a six-year contract with the reigning La Liga champions.

However, Nice Matin claim that Monaco have rejected this speculation out of hand

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