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Eto'o For Trezeguet Could Kickstart Barça Deals
Samuel Eto'o could be the surprise departure from Barcelona this summer with a swap deal now being mooted with Juventus that would see David Trezeguet heading in the opposite direction.
The latest twist to the Cameroonian striker's future comes a day after it was revealed that he was so infuriated by being jeered by fans at the weekend that he wants to leave Camp Nou.
Tottenham are said to be involved in preliminary talks with Barça and his agent while Inter are monitoring the situation, so Juve's involvement is a new element to saga.
While various high profile names, such as Ronaldinho and Deco, were always on the way out at the end of the season, it was believed that Eto'o would stay at least another season.
Pep Guardiola takes the reins from Frank Rijkaard later in the summer and he is already working on a provisional list of playes that he wants to keep.
A number of names have already been discussed but there could be the odd surprise like Santiago Ezquerro being asked to stay because the new trainer is a fan.
Having barely featured for the Blaugrana since his move from Athletic Bilbao in 2005, Guardiola views the forward as a very useful player to use as a substitute.
Other names that will go for sure are Eidur Gudjohnsen, despite his desire to stay, and Giovani Dos Santos, who could be sent out on loan after requesting a move to gain more first team experience.
Lilian Thuram has been looking for a new club for several weeks after being told that his contract would not be renewed and Edmílson is set to leave with Villarreal his likely destination.
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
Samuel Eto'o could be the surprise departure from Barcelona this summer with a swap deal now being mooted with Juventus that would see David Trezeguet heading in the opposite direction.
The latest twist to the Cameroonian striker's future comes a day after it was revealed that he was so infuriated by being jeered by fans at the weekend that he wants to leave Camp Nou.
Tottenham are said to be involved in preliminary talks with Barça and his agent while Inter are monitoring the situation, so Juve's involvement is a new element to saga.
While various high profile names, such as Ronaldinho and Deco, were always on the way out at the end of the season, it was believed that Eto'o would stay at least another season.
Pep Guardiola takes the reins from Frank Rijkaard later in the summer and he is already working on a provisional list of playes that he wants to keep.
A number of names have already been discussed but there could be the odd surprise like Santiago Ezquerro being asked to stay because the new trainer is a fan.
Having barely featured for the Blaugrana since his move from Athletic Bilbao in 2005, Guardiola views the forward as a very useful player to use as a substitute.
Other names that will go for sure are Eidur Gudjohnsen, despite his desire to stay, and Giovani Dos Santos, who could be sent out on loan after requesting a move to gain more first team experience.
Lilian Thuram has been looking for a new club for several weeks after being told that his contract would not be renewed and Edmílson is set to leave with Villarreal his likely destination.
Lucas Brown, Goal.com
This is fantasy football, just like Gigli said.
Eto'o is moving this summer for sure, but Chelsea is having what is shaping up to be a complete overhaul of their strike force. Shevchenko, Anelka and even Drogba may all be moving, and you can bet Eto'o is on the top of their list.
Besides, Trez wouldn't want to jump ship now after putting in all the heavy lifting to get the team from B to CL.
Eto'o is moving this summer for sure, but Chelsea is having what is shaping up to be a complete overhaul of their strike force. Shevchenko, Anelka and even Drogba may all be moving, and you can bet Eto'o is on the top of their list.
Besides, Trez wouldn't want to jump ship now after putting in all the heavy lifting to get the team from B to CL.
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