Messi wants Barcelona's 'weak link' replaced, Zidane tells Real Madrid to sell 3 first-team players and more LaLiga news: 6 May 2019 

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'No contact with Real Madrid' say Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt star Luka Jovic is a hot property in world football right now, and there are so many clubs chasing him. Chelsea, Barcelona, PSG, Real Madrid and even Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for the striker in the summer.

Reports last week in Spain suggested that Real Madrid had made a stunning move for Jovic. AS also claimed that Los Blancos had agreed a €60 million deal with the Bundesliga side for their star player.

However, Eintracht Frankfurt Sporting director has rubbished all rumours. Fredi Bobic has revealed that there has been no contact with Real Madrid, thus ending all rumours of him agreeing a deal to join them. Talking to ESPN FC, he said:

“There has been no contact with Real Madrid. For once, I don't have to use a white lie, they really haven't been in touch yet. I know them very well.”

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Lucas Vazquez not sure about Real Madrid future

Real Madrid are set for a squad overhaul in the summer and reports suggest that Eden Hazard and a right winger are Los Blancos' top priority. The arrival of wingers would mean that some of the current players will not be playing regularly.

Lucas Vazquez might be one such player and he has hinted at a possible move away from Bernabeu. After the 3-2 win over Villarreal in La Liga, the Spaniard said:

“My future has not yet been spoken about. Do I want to stay? Yes, I do. I have a contract here and I want to stay as I am a Real Madrid fan. But at the moment, I do not know what will happen.”

Barcelona v Liverpool - UEFA Champions League Semi Final: First Leg

Lionel Messi wants Nelson Semedo replaced

Barcelona have agreed a deal to sign Frenkie De Jong in the summer and are working on getting Matthijs de Ligt as well. Apart from that, the Catalan club's priority is getting a striker to replace Luis Suarez.

However, Messi has different plans for the club and has asked them to sign a right-back instead. The Argentine is reportedly not happy with Nelson Semedo and does not want Sergi Roberto to be the #1 choice.

As per the same report, Joshua Kimmich is the full-back that Messi wants at Barcelona next season. The German is reportedly set to become a benchwarmer with the arrival of Benjamin Pavard, but the Frenchman can play as a centre-back as well, so things might not be that way.

Regardless of what happens at Bayern Munich, Messi wants Kimmich signed to strengthen the Barcelona defence.

Real Madrid Press Conference

Zinedine Zidane wants 3 Real Madrid players sold in the summer

Zinedine Zidane wants to make Real Madrid unstoppable again and he wants to begin by clearing out deadwood. The manager has handed a list of player he wants sold to the club's board according to reports in Spain.

Marca report that the Frenchman does not count of Gareth Bale, Marcos Llorente and Dani Ceballos. The Spanish publication claim that Zidane has informed them of his decision as well.

Reports suggest that Gareth Bale will be replaced by Chelsea's Eden Hazard, who will push Asensio to the right wing. Meanwhile, Llorente and Ceballos are set to be sold without a direct replacement signed for them.

Instead, Zidane reportedly wants Christian Eriksen and Paul Pogba signed with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric becoming the benchwarmers. Casemiro might eventually become the only midfielder from Zidane's Champions League winning side to remain in the starting XI next season.