Barcelona, refusing to take no for an answer, launch another Coutinho bid

The Blaugrana seem to enjoy rejection Barcelona have launched one final Philippe Coutinho bid according to Sport. Now they’re simply awaiting a response from Liverpool and their owners. However, the report states that the number doesn’t reach Liverpool’s valuation of Coutinho as it: “does not reach 150 million euros including variables”. Since Barcelona are on a clock, it...

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André Gomes staying at Barcelona

The West Ham and Spurs target is staying put Guillem Balague is reporting that West Ham and Tottenham target André Gomes will be staying at Barcelona. Any deal for Gomes was initially thought to be only possible on a permanent basis, but that changed in the last 24 hours as well. Sport reports that Barcelona were only interested in loaning Gomes out, and that Tottenham were...

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Where are the ‘big names’ Bartomeu?

The transfer window is fast fizzling out As the close of the transfer window looms into view, the rumors surrounding Barcelona and their potential targets are pretty much grinding to a halt. Even Sport appear to be giving up hope, having insisted all summer that Philippe Coutinho might arrive, tonight they have been forced to admit that actually, Barcelona might not sign...

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OFFICIAL: Douglas joins Benfica on loan and David Costas signs for Barcelona B

The Brazilian departs and a defender arrives It is looking like a quiet end to the transfer window for Barcelona at the moment although the club have confirmed that Douglas will join Benfica on a season-long loan. The Brazilian has barely featured for the Blaugrana since joining from Sao Paulo in 2014 and spent last season with Sporting Gijon. Perhaps unsurprisingly Douglas...

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Rumors: Mahrez to Chelsea, Barcelona turned down Mbappe plus Gomes & Munir latest

The end is in sight but the gossip is refusing to slow down Mahrez to join Chelsea for £45m First up we go with news of Riyad Mahrez who appears to have gone AWOL having been given permission to leave Algeria training earlier today. There have been claims he landed in Barcelona, but over at beIN SPORTS the word is that Mahrez is actually on his way to Chelsea in a £45 million...

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Tottenham & West Ham to battle for André Gomes - report

The battle for the Portugal international continues Matt Law of the Telegraph is reporting that Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United are battling it out for André Gomes. The report suggests that Spurs and the Hammers wish to grab Gomes on a season-long loan from Barcelona. Which is in direct opposition to reports that Barcelona only wished to permanently sell Gomes, and...

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Who should Barcelona sign before the deadline?

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Brazil give Coutinho update amid Barcelona speculation

Things have changed for the Liverpool ace apparently The transfer window is closing soon and while the rumor mill has gone into overdrive, the talk surrounding Philippe Coutinho has gone noticeably quiet. In fact the talk today has been about Barca reverting to a ‘Plan B’ of either Paulo Dybala, Antoine Griezmann or Thomas Lemar instead of the Liverpool ace. Coutinho is currently...

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Barcelona rumors: West Ham eye Gomes, Iniesta unhappy & Denis, Munir & Vermaelen latest

The gossip is coming thick and fast today Iniesta unhappy with contract situation We start off with Andres Iniesta who is not a happy man, according to Diario Gol. In fact he’s fed up and has been confiding his troubles in Sergio Ramos while on Spain duty. Iniesta has apparently already turned down a contract offer and is feeling unloved at Barca. He’s also worried about...

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When does the summer 2017 transfer window close in Spain and across Europe?

A handy guide with deadline day looming Transfer talk is reaching fever pitch across Europe right now as the transfer window prepares to slam shut with many clubs, including Barcelona, still anxiously hoping to conclude deals. As such here’s a handy reminder of when the transfer window closes across Europe, with the window open a little later in Spain, and not due to close...

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Paulo Dybala Will NOT Leave Juventus This Summer - Barcelona Journalist

This despite rumors in Catalonia that Dybala is a Coutinho alternative. Paulo Dybala will not leave Juventus this summer, says Catalan journalist Gerard Romero. This comes as both Catalan dailies, SPORT and Mundo Deportivo, have floated Dybala as a possible “plan B” if Barcelona do not secure the transfer of Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool. This means the remaining plan...

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Barcelona step up Lemar interest - report

Plan B may not be a bad idea Sport is reporting that Barcelona have vastly upped their interest in Monaco’s Thomas Lemar. Given the growing realization that Philippe Coutinho may not be coming to Barcelona, the wiser heads in the room seem to finally be moving the club’s interest in a different direction. Lemar would cost Barcelona around 80 million euros, and thus far talks...

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Juventus loan offer for André Gomes rejected - report

Barcelona wish to sell Gomes permanently Marca are reporting that Juventus and Barcelona have entered negotiations over midfielder André Gomes. Other reports reiterate that Juventus wish a loan deal for Gomes, while Barcelona want to to permanently sell the Portuguese midfielder. Gomes only arrived at Barcelona last summer from Valencia. Unfortunately, he has failed to make...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 August 2017; Andre Gomes Offer Rejected, Marlon Loaned to Nice

Loan agreement with Nice for Marlon Santos | FC Barcelona Coming from Fluminense, Marlon was loaned to Barça B in the summer of 2016, but only a few months later the Club exercised its right of purchase. During the 2016/17 season, the Brazilian was a key player in the promotion of the Blaugrana’s youth side. Juve Gomes offer rejected | Football Espana Juventus have seen a...

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Barcelona rumors: Coutinho fee agreed plus Gomes, Di Maria and Munir latest

The gossip is hotting up ahead of deadline day Barca agree €160m fee for Coutinho We start today with Philippe Coutinho and a report that Barcelona have in fact agreed a fee that could rise up to a rather eye-watering €160 million for the Liverpool star. According to Duncan Castles at Yahoo Sport UK, the deal has been done and Coutinho has already been told he will be a Barcelona...

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Suarez could play for Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers

The striker has been out with a knee problem Luis Suarez could be set to return to action far quicker than expected with Uruguay team doctor Alberto Pan refusing to rule him out of the World Cup qualifiers against Argentina and Paraguay. The forward picked up the problem in the Supercopa de Espana against Real Madrid and was originally ruled out for four weeks. However, he...

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Barcelona eye Griezmann, Dybala or Lemar as Coutinho alternatives - report

The Blaugrana are looking at other options apparently Time is rapidly running out in the transfer window and with Barcelona seemingly making little progress in their hunt for Philippe Coutinho, potential alternatives are now being touted According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are considering late moves for Antoine Griezmann, Paulo Dybala or Thomas Lemar if they do not land...

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OFFICIAL: Marlon Santos leaves Barcelona for Nice

The defender will spend at least next season in Ligue 1 Barcelona have confirmed they have agreed a deal for Marlon Santos to join Ligue 1 side Nice on a two-year loan deal. The defender will now head to France, although Barcelona have the option to recall him after 12 months. [Última hora] Acord amb l'OGC Niça per a la cessió de Marlon https://t.co/dc0pmC1yJI — FC Barcelona...

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Barcelona Are Playing a Dangerous Game with Philippe Coutinho

It’s unclear if Liverpool will consider selling and the transfer window closes soon. The Philippe Coutinho transfer saga goes on. We heard murmurs that Liverpool were finally softening their stance towards denying all offers from FC Barcelona, but now the winds are blowing the other way. Diario SPORT says the transfer is “complicated” and Liverpool are not listening to offers....

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No, Neymar Did Not Try to Convince Philippe Coutinho to Stay at Liverpool

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona Complete Transfer of Jose Arnaiz from Real Valladolid

The young forward will play for the B team. FC Barcelona have officially signed Jose Arnaiz from Real Valladolid. The 22-year-old winger was bought for 3.4 million euro, which could go up to 4 million if he makes the first team or plays for Spain. Arnaiz signed a three-year deal, with the option to extend it for two more years. The release clause starts at 20 million for...

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Coutinho's injury caused by stress over his future, says doctor

The Liverpool star is said to be anxious about changing club Barcelona target Philippe Coutinho is back in training for Brazil and ready for action, with his recent injury caused by emotional stress over his future, apparently. The Brazilian is yet to feature for the Reds this season, apparently due to a back injury, but looks set to play a full part for his national side...

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Di Maria to Barcelona played down by Mendes

The rumors are simply not true, apparently Agent Jorge Mendes has played down rumours Barcelona are attempting to bring in Angel Di Maria from Paris Saint-Germain before the close of the transfer window. Robert Fernandez revealed yesterday the club are hoping to sign one or two more players before Thursday’s deadline, following the capture of Ousmane Dembele. Di Maria and...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 August 2017; Ousmane Dembélé Takes Part in First Training, Barcelona B Suffer Defeat

Ousmane Dembélé: Pleasure to play with best ever Messi | FC Barcelona Ousmane Dembélé has been officially presented as a Barça player. The French winger admitted “it’s an honour and a pleasure to play with Leo Messi,” referring to what awaits him, playing alongside the man he described as “the best player in the history of football.” For the new blaugrana, “it is a dream...

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Barcelona Youngster Marlon Set For Nice Loan - Report

Santi Ovalle reports for Cadena SER Young defender Marlon Santos is set to go out on loan to OGC Nice tomorrow, according to Santi Ovalle reporting for Cadena SER. The initial agreement is for the Brazilian to be at the French club for two seasons. After the first, Barça could get him back. There is a buy option valued at 20 million euros. At the moment it seems unconnected...

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Dembele isn’t feeling the pressure after Barcelona move

The new signing is saying all the right things Barcelona’s newest signing Ousmane Dembele say he is not feeling the pressure despite his huge price tag. He talked about what it was like to come to Barcelona, playing alongside Lionel Messi, replacing Neymar and more during his press conference. Despite signing for the second highest fee in football history, Dembele is taking...

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Philippe Coutinho Back to Fitness As He Pushes His Move from Liverpool to Barcelona

The midfielder has “recovered” Philippe Coutinho has been declared match fit today as he is with the Brazilian national team. The player hasn’t taken part in any of Liverpool’s opening matches due to a back injury, although it is widely assumed it’s an excuse to more or less go on strike to try to force a move to Barcelona. Seeing as the transfer window closes before players...

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Fernandez hoping to sign two new players for Barcelona before the close of the transfer window

We could be set for a busy few days on the transfer front Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez says he is hoping to bring in one or two new players before the close of the transfer window on Thursday. Fernandez was speaking at a press conference as Barcelona unveiled new signing Ousmane Dembele who has arrived from Borussia Dortmund. Speculation claims Barca are still...

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Seri explains why Barcelona move fell through

The midfielder has blamed Nice for the deal collapsing One of Barcelona’s many transfer targets this summer has been Jean Michäel Seri. However, the midfielder saw a move to Camp Nou reportedly collapse at the last minute as the Blaugrana pulled out. In a recent interview, Seri discussed how the talks breaking down made him feel, as well as talking about how moving to Barcelona...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 August 2017; Ousmane Dembélé Arrives, International Break Begins

Ousmane Dembélé arrives in Barcelona | FC Barcelona Ousmane Dembélé is in the house! The French striker’s plane touched down at El Prat Airport at around 5.30pm CET on Sunday, from where he was taken directly to the Camp Nou to pose for the traditional picture outside the club offices, next to the enormous club crest. Dembélé 'happy that my dream has come true' | FC Barcelona "I...

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What will Ousmane Dembele bring to Barcelona?

Time to get excited because this kid is something special Ousmane Dembele officially begins life as a Barcelona player today as he undertakes his medical and is presented to the world and the club’s Twitter account has already gone into overdrive dubbing it #DembeleDay. But they are right to get excited and so should we, as Barcelona fans can now look forward to the skills...

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Liga Watch: Real Madrid Drop Points, Real Sociedad Top of the League

Barcelona are in second place due to a tiebreaker Valencia earned a great point against Real Madrid, Leganes won again, and Real Sociedad turned on the style. Those were the big stories around the league on the second matchday. Real Madrid dropped points for the first time this season despite Marco Asensio’s brace. Both teams had chances galore, but in the end the score ended...

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Ousmane Dembele is the Best Choice for Post-Neymar Barcelona

The price is ridiculous, but the player is a gem Ousmane Dembele became the second-most expensive player ever as he signed for a club record fee from Borussia Dortmund to FC Barcelona. The winger cost a staggering 105 million euro, plus 42 million in variables. It’s hard to know what’s expensive anymore in this crazy inflated market. That said, it’s true that Dembele’s price...

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Barcelona wins slow game to get the three points.

Not an awesome performance but the objective was achieved.  I understand that as a new coach Valverde must try new players in new formations, therefore I understand how frustrating it must be for us supporters to see many of the same inane decisions that proved devastating in the last campaign. Yes, rotations are necessary, regardless of whether it is the first few games...

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Alavés 0-2 Barcelona, 2017 La Liga: Player Ratings

Yours and Sam’s scores from Barça’s win. Marc-André ter Stegen Answered anything that was asked of him. With just the two shots on target from the home side, her Stegen’s task was to be Barcelona’s first attacker and looked to start plays whenever he had the ball. Sam’s Rating: 7 BB Readers’ Rating: 8 Jordi Alba Did well to create the first goal by zipping down the flank...

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Deportivo Alavés 0-2 F.C Barcelona, 2017-18 La Liga: Player Ratings

Yours and Sam’s scores from Barça’s win. Marc-André ter Stegen Answered anything that was asked of him. With just the two shots on target from the home side, her Stegen’s task was to be Barcelona’s first attacker and looked to start plays whenever he had the ball. Sam’s Rating: 7 BB Readers’ Rating: 8 Jordi Alba Did well to create the first goal by zipping down the flank...

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PSG Planned Neymar Transfer For Years, Barcelona Promised to Sell Lionel Messi - Report

The TV show Téléfoot has unveiled behind-the-scenes information from the mega transfer Qatar had been planning Neymar’s transfer since it become involved with Paris Saint-Germain in 2012, while Barcelona had promised to sell Lionel Messi, according to the French TV program Téléfoot. The report says PSG’s sporting director at the time, Leonardo, had targeted Neymar when the...

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Liverpool budge and start negotiations with Barcelona over Coutinho - report

The talks may bring something productive There are just days to go now until the close of the transfer window but Sport is reporting that Barcelona and Liverpool have finally started to make positive steps in negotiations over Philippe Coutinho. Apparently the negotiations to this point haven’t really been as productive because Liverpool still believed Coutinho could come...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 August 2017; Barça beat Alavés, Lionel Messi reaches another milestone

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors [MATCH REPORT] Alavés 0–2 FC Barcelona: Messi helps Barça to two out of two - FC Barcelona A confident performance and a second clean sheet of the season for Ernesto Valverde’s men ensure the best possible start in La Liga HIGHLIGHTS: Alavés 0-2 Barça - FC Barcelona Ernesto Valvderde's team win 2-0 against Alavés...

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Signing Dembele a start, now Barcelona must reclaim their identity

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Valverde wants more Barcelona signings before transfer window closes

The boss is hoping the Blaugrana strengthen further Ernesto Valverde says he is hopeful Barcelona can further add to their squad before the close of the transfer window on August 31. The club were given a huge boost on Friday after they announced the arrival of Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund. Huge speculation continues to swirl around the club with potential moves...

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Alavés 0-2 Barcelona, 2017 La Liga: 3 Things We Learned

A few lessons from Barça’s win at the Basque Country Barcelona won their second straight La Liga match on Saturday, defeating Alavés thanks to a brace from Lionel Messi. It wasn’t the best performance ever from the Blaugrana, but it was solid enough to give them an easy win. Here are a few takeaways from what we saw from the Catalan giants against Alavés: 1 - Barça must...

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Alavés 0-2 Barcelona, 2017 La Liga: Match Review

Recap of the action from Barcelona’s away win against Alaves Barcelona continued their perfect start to the La Liga season, winning their first away game by the score of 2-0. It was not an easy win against last season’s Copa del Rey finalists, who defended bravely, but Barcelona’s perseverance ultimately paid off, with Lionel Messi scoring both goals of the match. Ernesto...

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