Barça wants to negotiate for Dro Fernandez
Announced very close to PSG for several days, Dro Fernandez is still not a player of the Parisian club. Several reasons explain the player’s non-signing for the moment. He is said to already have a 4 and a half year contractual agreement, but the attacking midfielder has not yet signed his contract. Hansi Flick and Barça have not yet digested the young player’s decision to leave and, financially, the Spanish club wants to take advantage of it. The player has a release clause of 6 million euros which is normally paid by the player, helped by the future club. Except that payment of this clause is taxable at 47% and therefore increases the amount by half. According to The Parisiandiscussions are blocked around this precise point. The goal is to transform the transaction into a classic transfer, Barça could therefore negotiate and receive more. The Catalans are even asking for between 8 and 10 million euros. Luis Enrique met the player at Christmas, they both have the same agent, which makes the exchange easier. The player continues to train away from the Barcelona group while awaiting an outcome.
Terrible news for Jack Grealish
In England, the Daily Mail title “the agony of Jack Grealish”. The Englishman could miss the rest of the season at Everton after suffering a stress fracture in his foot, which could require surgery. Manager David Moyes did not give a specific time frame, but surgery would end the 30-year-old’s hopes of playing at the World Cup with England. This absence deprives Everton of its creative talent at a time when the club is aiming for European qualification. Grealish, on loan from Manchester City, also sees his future uncertain, with no permanent deal having been discussed. Moyes underlined the general disappointment: it is a big blow for the player and the club.
Pep Guardiola defends Rodri
THE Manchester Evening News highlights Pep Guardiola’s comments about Rodri. The Spanish coach assures that the midfielder will return to his best level after his long injury. The Spanish midfielder was sent off during the 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt, in a difficult January for Manchester City. Guardiola asks for time for Rodri and the team to get back into shape. He also stressed that the current situation is not catastrophic, but reflects high standards. City must beat Wolves to stop a series of defeats and remain competitive in the Premier League and Champions League.
