Rumour Has It: Barcelona to sack Setien, Man Utd pursuing Atletico’s Saul
Barcelona are reportedly poised to axe Quique Setien following their Champions League humiliation.
Goodbye Quique Setien?
Barcelona’s Champions League horror show against Bayern Munich is reportedly the final straw for the club’s hierarchy.
Who will replace the former Real Betis boss at Camp Nou?
TOP STORY – BARCA TO SACK SETIEN
Barcelona have decided to sack head coach Quique Setien, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
LaLiga giants Barca were humiliated in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday following an 8-2 defeat to Bundesliga holders Bayern Munich.
Barca have already decided Setien – who replaced Ernesto Valverde in January – will not continue in 2020-21, and former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has already been linked, while club great Xavi and Massimiliano Allegri are other possible options.
Barcelona have already decided to sack Quique Setién after the terrible defeat against Bayern Münich. He’ll not be the manager on next season. 🔴🔵 @SkySport #Barcelona #FCB
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2020
ROUND-UP
– The Star reports Manchester United are eyeing Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez. United have been linked to the Spain international previously and are believed to be ready to revive their interest.
– Staying at Old Trafford and the Evening Standard says United remain in talks with Borussia Dortmund regarding Jadon Sancho. Dortmund insist Sancho will not leave the Bundesliga side, though United are reportedly still in negotiations for the England international. Meanwhile, Outlet Republika in Serbia claims United have agreed to sign teenage sensation Filip Stevanovic from Partizan Belgrade before loaning him back to the capital club.
– Hella Verona defender Marash Kumbulla wants to join Inter, Sky Sport Italia claims. Kumbulla has been linked to Napoli, Lazio and Juventus.
Yes Sancho discussions are ongoing.
Yes at the instruction of Dortmund.
No that doesn’t mean a deal will be done.
Yes alternative targets are being explored at the same time. #mufc https://t.co/f7vgjQnJjk— James Robson (@jamesalanrobson) August 14, 2020
– Bayern Munich want to keep loanee Ivan Perisic, according to Sky Sport Italia. Perisic has spent the season on loan from Inter and Bayern are hoping to negotiate a permanent deal.
– Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to remain at Milan and could soon sign a new contract with the Rossoneri, reports Calciomercato.
– Foot Mercato claims Barca could consider re-signing Thiago Alcantara from Bayern. Thiago, who left Barca in 2013, has been tipped to join Liverpool, while Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City have emerged as possible destinations.
– Arsenal are planning to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico following the arrival of William, reports The Daily Star.