He reversed course on that comment later in the day as well.Today’s Premier League transfer news includes a Donny van de Beek – Man United move, Tanguy Ndombele’s departure from Spurs, and James Rodriguez set to join Everton…Inter Milan want Ndombele, Jose Mourinho would be happy to see Ndombele leave, and Ndombele probably wants out of his current situation, so what’s the hold-up to satisfy all involved parties?
By Gill Clark Apr 30, 2019, 11:00am CEST Share this story. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images,)MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 06: [Editor's note - digital filters were used in the creation of this image] Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero of Manchester City lift the Premier League trophy during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad Stadium on May 6, 2018 in Manchester, England. Liverpool predicted line up for Champions League clash vs Barcelona There's a huge night ahead in Spain as the Reds look to make another Champions League final Share (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)TURIN, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 16: Cristiano Ronaldo of Juventus FC celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the serie A match between Juventus and US Sassuolo at Allianz Stadium on September 16, 2018 in Turin, Italy. You can also choose to be emailed when someone replies to your comment.The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Barcelona secured the La Liga crown on Saturday for the fourth time in five years, and Liverpool kept themselves one point behind Manchester City in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 rout of relegated Huddersfield.Liverpool are aiming to extend their 19-game unbeaten streak, while Ernesto Valverde’s side chase a historic treble with former Liverpool pair Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho expected to lead the line.MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 07: Gonzalo Higuain of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Chievo Verona at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 7, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)Barcelona: Ter Stegen; Semedo, Pique, Lenglet, Alba; Rakitic, Busquets, Melo; Messi, Suarez, CoutinhoLiverpool: Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Matip, Van Dijk, Robertson; Fabinho, Henderson, Wijnaldum; Salah, Mane, OrigiBarcelona are still without the injured Rafinha, who tore his left anterior cruciate ligament in November, while Roberto Firmino could be absent from the Liverpool front line with a muscle tear.The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm.Subscribers can also watch the game on BTSport.com and the broadcaster’s app, or in ultra-high definition on BT Sport 4K UHD.Liverpool 0-1 Barcelona, Champions League, March 2007Barcelona 1-2 Liverpool, Champions League, February 2007Barcelona 0-0 Liverpool, Champions League, March 2002Liverpool 1-3 Barcelona, Champions League, November 2001Trying to keep Messi quiet in his own backyard will be the trickiest test of the season so far for Virgil van Dijk - who was named PFA Player of the Year last weekend - and for Liverpool, it’s about grabbing as many away goals as they can manage.If they succeed in doing that, they will position themselves promisingly for one of those famous nights at Anfield in the return leg.A look ahead to the Champions League semi-final first leg at the Nou CampIndependent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. (Photo by Boris HORVAT / AFP) (Photo credit should read BORIS HORVAT/AFP/Getty Images)Paris Saint-Germain's Brazilian forward Neymar gestures as he celebrates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Caen on August 12, 2018 at the Parc des Princes, in Paris. Ahead of the massive UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg between Barcelona and Liverpool on Wednesday, there is plenty of talk about how both teams will lineup.Barcelona have some great options on the bench with Ousmane Dembele, Sergi Roberto and Arturo Vidal among them, and Barca are likely to line up their most experienced group for this huge test as they aim to cope with Liverpool’s jet-fuelled offense.As for Liverpool, it would not be a surprise to see the more defense-minded Below is a look at the projected lineups for both teams.— Alexander-Arnold — Lovren — Van Dijk — Robertson —Zlatan Ibrahimovic contract agreed: MILAN (AP) — Ibrahimovic is back in Italy and ready to sign a new contract with AC Milan.“Finally everything is in place and finally I can return to where I feel at home,” Ibrahimovic said The 38-year-old Ibrahimovic is expected to sign a one-season deal worth $8.3 million.Ibrahimovic began his second stint with Milan in January on a six-month contract and helped turn the Rossoneri’s season around with 10 goals in 18 Serie A matches.Seven-time European champion Milan finished sixth in the Italian league and earned a Europa League spot.“As I’ve always said, I’m not here to be a mascot. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Hansen announced on Friday that he would take a leave of absence while the leagues conduct investigations into the allegations against him.Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Dell Loy Hansen to sell MLS, NWSL teams amid racism allegationsTransfer news: Van de Beek to Man Utd; Ndombele out at SpursMessi skips Barcelona preseason; $833-million release clause must be paidPremier League preseason: Results, highlights, upcoming scheduleTransfer news: Messi wants Pep reunion; Donnarumma to ChelseaLiverpool – Arsenal: How to watch Community Shield, start time, oddsArteta expects ‘many more’ COVID-19 cases in Premier LeagueReport: Premier League clubs to re-vote on five-subs ruleTransfer news: Griezmann-Felix swap; Bellerin to JuventusMaguire says he was ‘scared for his life’ before arrest in GreeceReport: Eight Chelsea players currently in quarantineUSMNT’s McKennie arrives in Turin ahead of Juventus moveTransfer news: Messi not leaving Barcelona; Zaha leaving PalaceMLS players join in call for racial justice by refusing to playUEFA Champions League qualifying: Celtic shocked, AZ wins thrillerPremier League friendly highlights: Brewster has 2 for Liverpool; Carroll hits stunnerTransfer news: James to Everton, Doherty to TottenhamHow has Messi fared against Premier League opposition?Maguire granted retrial in Greece; Man United support captainBlind’s implanted defibrillator goes off during Ajax matchReport: Messi could join NYCFC in MLS after stint at Man CityUSMNT’s Weston McKennie to sign for Juventus, report saysValencia agrees to sell Spain striker Rodrigo to Leeds UnitedMessi latest: Bartomeu denies resignation, Pep in touch with MessiLionel Messi asks to leave Barcelona; social media reactsReport: Messi-Barcelona legal battle likely due to exit clause debateHarry Maguire dropped by England after guilty convictionRoma unveils longtime Chelsea, Barcelona winger PedroMessi to leave Barcelona; Man City, Inter, Man United lead chase