Live Barcelona blog: Messi and Pogba meet up in Dubai restaurant

David Cooper - Writer 23:59 17/11/2018
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    22:25 – Barca make De Jong top target

    Frenkie De Jong has become Barcelona‘s top priority in the transfer market.

    The Spanish giants are seeking a long-term replacement for Sergio Busquets and to that end, have identified the Ajax midfielder as the chief candidate, according to Mundo Deportivo.

    Read more here.

    21:00 – Rakitic out of England clash

    Barcelona’s Ivan Rakitic has been ruled out of the match by an unspecified injury and Dalic’s main concern, rather than England’s performance, is whether his side can summon the energy following their heroics against Spain.

    More here.

    Rakitic (1)

    19:50 – Messi and Pogba in Dubai

    The Nusr-Et eatery in Dubai has become one of the most trendy restaurants around thanks to its iconic owner Salt Bae.

    As a result, celebrities from all around the world flock to the Turkish steakhouse for their taste of Dubai flavour.

    The latest to indulge are football superstars Lionel Messi and Paul Pogba.

    The Barcelona and Manchester United players ran into each other at the restaurant on Friday and seemed to enjoy each other’s company.

    Read more here.

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    17:45 – Barca’s defensive push

    Barcelona have made the acquisition of coveted Ajax and Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt their priority for next summer, according to reports.

    Read story here.

    17:00 – Rafinha is good to go

    Barcelona hope to cash-in on Rafinha’s recent strong displays in the enforced absence of Lionel Messi and have made him available for transfer, according to reports.

    Read the story here.

    Rafinha and Philippe Coutinho

    11:45 – Dining with the stars

    The infamous ‘Salt Bae’ entertained two more famous faces in Dubai on Friday.

    Check out the picture below:

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