FC Barcelona News: 29 January 2019

Messi: Barcelona will need our fans against Sevilla | Marca

Lionel Messi has said Barcelona will need their fans’ help against Sevilla on Wednesday. Barca trail 2-0 from the first leg and Messi is wary of Sevilla’s counter-attack. He said: “It will be hard to overturn a 2-0 result against a great team such as Sevilla. We will need our fans as they have very good players and they play very well on the counter-attack.”

Barcelona interest in Monaco’s Youri Tielemans | Football Espana

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans. The youngster could depart the struggling Ligue 1 side following the return of Leonardo Jardim as manager.

Barcelona and Real Madrid competing for the signing of Dani Olmo | Sport

Barcelona and Real Madrid are both interested in signing 20-year-old winger Dani Olmo. The youngster left Barcelona in 2014 and has impressed at Zenit St Petersburg. His versatility has been particularly impressive and Barca are willing to pay €25 million.

Neymar court date over Barcelona’s non-payment of loyalty bonus delayed | ESPN

Neymar’s court date over a non-payment of a loyalty bonus from Barcelona has been delayed until March 21. The case was due to start this week regarding a €26 million bonus that was due four days before the Brazilian’s move to PSG and which Barcelona did not make.

Lleyton Hewitt slams Gerard Pique over Davis Cup changes | Sky Sports

Lleyton Hewit has had a pop at Gerard Pique whose investment group had been involved in changes to the Davis Cup. He said: “Now we’re getting run by a Spanish football player, which is like me come out and asking to change things for the Champions League. He knows nothing about tennis.”

Barça reactivates the transfer of Denis to Arsenal | Mundo Deportivo

Barcelona have reopened negotiations with Arsenal over a move for Denis Suarez. The deal did appear to be dead but has been resurrected. Denis may be allowed to leave for the Gunners, provided he signs a contract renewal first.