Real Sociedad monitoring Alex Collado - report

Photo by Eric Alonso/MB Media/Getty Images The midfielder could leave on loan this summer Barcelona B midfielder Alex Collado is reportedly wanted by Real Sociedad and could depart in the summer. According to Mundo Deportivo, La Real have been keen on Collado since last summer when they asked about his availability. The Basque side could renew their interest in the 21-year-old,...

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Trincao talks Barca move and what fans can expect

Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images The youngster was ‘speechless’ when he signed Francisco Trincao has given an interview to Barcelona and spoken about how he’s looking forward to his move to the Camp Nou. The 20-year-old will arrive for €31 million and hopes are high he can make an impact after an eye-catching 2020 with Braga. Trincao explained he was “speechless” when...

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Ansu Fati’s contract extension ‘imminent’

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The phenom is set for a new deal If there’s one bit of really good news in this depressing Barcelona season, it’s Ansu Fati. The youngster was given a chance by Ernesto Valverde and became an instant star, scoring goals and providing fans with so much hope for the future. And the club is about to make sure the youngster...

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Arsenal emerge as favorites to land Coutinho

Photo by M. Donato/FC Bayern via Getty Images The rumors keep on coming Arsenal seem to be emerging as the favorites to land Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer, although there are conflicting reports about how the deal could be structured. The Independent report on Friday that Arsenal fancy Coutinho on a permanent deal for £9m plus Matteo Guendouzi who the Gunners...

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Dembélé: The Barcelona enigma that never is?

Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images Time is running out for the Frenchman at Camp Nou No player quite divides opinion like Ousmane Dembélé. Some culés think the world of him, and are willing to wait out his fitness woes. Others feel as if he’s blown his chance; it’s one injury too many. The reasoned consensus probably lies somewhere in between. It isn’t exactly lights out for...

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BB podcast: A conversation about Messi’s Barca’s future

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images We’re talking all things GOAT This week on the Barca Blaugranes podcast, I interview Emile Avanessian. Emile writes for Hardwood Hype and does some great work, be sure to check him out over there. On today’s episode we chat about Barcelona’s future. We talk about Setien’s chances of remaining at the club and if he’s done a good...

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Revisiting Ansu Fati’s breakthrough season at Barcelona

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images The teenager offered optimism during a tough campaign Everybody loves Ansu. The history-making 17-year-old phenom has captured the attention of the world and has the Barca faithful wondering if the club has found its next big superstar. Born in Guinea-Bissau, Anssumane Fati moved to Sevilla at the age of six to begin training....

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FC Barcelona News: 31 July 2020

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Lenglet trains with the group - FC Barcelona The centre back participated in part of the session alongside his teammates 9 | Barça's Italian adversaries in Europe - FC Barcelona Nine days away from the game against Napoli, we look back at the 9 clubs from Italy that Barça have played against in official games Pep...

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Barcelona release new black and gold away kit for 2020-21

Photo credit should read CRISTINA QUICLER/AFP via Getty Images The Catalans are back in black Barcelona released their new away kit for 2020-21 on Friday, and as we’ve seen before it’s a pretty classy number. The Catalan giants will be in all black with a gold trim on their travels next season. Here’s how Lionel Messi looks in the new strip. Leo Messi — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona)...

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Report says Dembélé will not be ready for Napoli, Barça try to offer hope

Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images According to Diario AS, the Frenchman did not feel good after the last couple of training sessions Ousmane Dembélé is back on the pitch after missing over seven months recovering from hamstring surgery, and there might be a chance that the Barcelona forward will be available to play in the Champions League return, next Saturday against Napoli. Dembélé...

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Griezmann ‘touch and go’ for Napoli clash

Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Frenchman is on his way back from injury Barcelona consider Antoine Griezmann to be “touch and go” for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Napoli on August 8. The Frenchman has been out since suffering a quadriceps injury against Real Valladolid but has been back on the training ground this week. According...

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Barcelona negotiating Martin Braithwaite exit with West Ham and Everton - report

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Braithwaite’s future seems to be in the EPL Barcelona are reportedly already negotiating the sale of Martin Braithwaite to the English Premier League, with West Ham and Everton the favorites right now. Braithwaite, who was signed as an emergency injury replacement this season from Leganés, would be returning to England...

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Does Manchester City buying Nathan Aké push Eric García closer to Barcelona?

Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images A defender reshuffle? Manchester City has secured the transfer of Nathan Aké from Bournemouth. according to reports. The 25-year-old will cost 40 million pounds sterling, a significant investment for a defender in these times. Does his signing push Eric García closer to his former club, FC Barcelona? The...

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David Alaba wants to join Barcelona - report

Photo by M. Donato/FC Bayern via Getty Images The problem is how much he’d cost David Alaba is reportedly offering himself to FC Barcelona, as he looks to make an exit from Bayern Munich. However, Barça feel it will be difficult to sign him this season, in part because of the losses incurred after the coronavirus pandemic. Alaba reportedly is holding up his contract renewal,...

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Napoli tell UEFA to move UCL tie from Camp Nou

Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The game is due to take place on August 8 Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has told UEFA to move their Champions League last-16 second leg tie with Barcelona after a rise in coronavirus cases in the area. De Laurentiis is not happy with the game going ahead at the Camp Nou on August 8 and thinks it should be played...

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Sassuolo confirm Monchu talks with Barcelona

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The youngster is wanted by the Serie A side Sassuolo general manager Giovanni Carnevali has confirmed reports his club are interested in signing Barcelona B Monchu this summer. The 20-year-old appears to be in demand with Sassulo one of a number of clubs believed to be interested along with La Liga sides Real Betis, Valencia...

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Setien has a plan for Messi in the Champions League

Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images The captain is the key to success Barcelona manager Quique Setien reportedly has a plan for Lionel Messi when the Champions League resumes next month. The Catalan giants return with a last-16 second leg against Napoli at the Camp Nou, and if they progress they are likely to meet Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals. According to Mundo Deportivo,...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 July 2020

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors 10 | Goals against Italian teams at Camp Nou - FC Barcelona With just 10 days to go before Barça's return to the Champions League against Napoli, we take a look at the Argentine's goals against Serie A teams at home Second workout of the week - FC Barcelona The...

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Sassuolo join race for Monchu - report

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The youngster is attracting plenty of interest Serie A side Sassuolo have become the latest club to be linked with a move for Barcelona B captain Monchu. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have opened talks with Barcelona over a move for the 20-year-old midfielder, according to Gianluca Di Marzio. Monchu seems to be a man in demand currently....

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Bartomeu set to face vote of no confidence

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images A group of club members says it is fed up with the current administration FC Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu will once again have to deal with a vote of no confidence from club members after a group called Cor Blaugrana announced their plans to collect close to 17,000 signatures and call for a referendum to approve...

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Barcelona won’t risk Dembele against Napoli - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images But he could be fit for the quarter-finals if they progress Barcelona won’t risk Ousmane Dembele for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Napoli but could use the Frenchman in the quarter-finals should they progress. According to ESPN, Quique Setien is hopeful he will be able to use Dembele if Barca make it...

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Xavi given all-clear and returns to work with Al-Sadd

Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images Some good news from the legend Xavi has confirmed he has recovered from Covid-19 and has been allowed home after a spell in isolation. The club legend confirmed at the weekend that he had tested positive, forcing him to miss Al-Sadd’s game win over Al Khor. Xavi has now confirmed in a post in Instagram that he’s back home and is recovered. “Thank...

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Braithwaite not in Barcelona’s plans for next season

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The forward will be sold or loaned Martin Braithwaite only arrived at Barcelona in February but it seems he’s already been deemed surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Denmark international is not part of Barcelona’s plans for next season and will be sold or loaned. Barca have decided...

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Luis Suarez has offer from MLS club - report

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Barcelona striker wants to stay Luis Suarez’s future is making headlines on Wednesday with Mundo Deportivo reporting that the Barcelona striker has an offer from the MLS. The report also reckons that Suarez is pretty tempted by the thought of moving to David Beckham’s Inter Miami who would be happy to capture...

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Monchu, Konrad de la Fuente join Barcelona training

Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images The club are preparing for the Champions League Barcelona B youngsters including Monchu, Konrad de la Funte and Jorge Cuenca all joined the first-team squad for training on Wednesday morning as the club continue their preparations for the clash with Napoli in the Champions League. Ciudad Deportiva Primera sesión del día J. Cuenca,...

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Conte laughs off Messi to Inter rumors

Photo by Etsuo Hara/Getty Images The boss is not having any of it Inter boss Antonio Conte laughed off rumors his club could try and land Lionel Messi from Barcelona after atheir 2-0 win over Napoli on Tuesday. The Italian was asked if he’d prefer to sign the Barcelona captain or four players worth €50m and made it clear neither was going to happen. “I think both of those...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 July 2020

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors Back to training - FC Barcelona This Tuesday the FC Barcelona squad were back at work on the training ground bright and early at 9.30am local time on the Tito Vilanova field at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Leo Messi, best dribbler in La Liga - FC Barcelona The...

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Lautaro to wait until 2021 to move to Barcelona?

Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Soccrates/Getty Images The striker knows the deal is difficult this summer Lautaro Martinez has reportedly told Barcelona he’s willing to wait until next year to move to the Camp Nou from Inter Milan. According to Mundo Deportivo, the Argentine is totally committed to joining the Catalan giants and not interested in renewing with the Nerazzurri. Yet...

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Barcelona deny interest in Mattia De Sciglio

Photo by Daniele Badolato - Juventus FC/Juventus FC via Getty Images There has been speculation they could make a move Barcelona have denied interest in Juventus full-back Mattia De Sciglio, according to Mundo Deportivo. Reports in Italy have claimed Barca have been in touch with the 27-year-old who has become surplus to requirements in Turin under Maurizo Sarri. De Sciglio...

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Barca’s UCL clash with Napoli in danger of being moved?

Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/LightRocket via Getty Images UEFA do have a Plan B just in case Barcelona are due to play Napoli at the Camp Nou on August 8 in the second leg of their last-16 Champions League tie. However, there are a few concerns about the match currently as Catalonia is suffering from a spike in coronavirus cases and has reintroduced lockdown measures...

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Coutinho agent confirms Premier League interest

Photo by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images Barça want to sell the Brazilian, and there appears to be suitors from England It is not a secret that Barcelona want to sell Philippe Coutinho this summer, and it finally seems like the player has some real suitors from the league where he shined before coming to Catalonia. Coutinho’s agent Kia Joorabchian spoke in an...

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Did Arthur confirm Barcelona’s worst suspicions?

Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images The midfielder has been accused of having poor discipline Arthur has reportedly told Barcelona to buzz off. The Brazilian, who was already on the periphery of the squad, ruled himself out not just for the remainder of the season, but all training, as well. After being sold to Juventus, Arthur has played one game only - and for only four...

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Barcelona reportedly opens disciplinary proceedings against Arthur

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The player is refusing to report to training or play for the team FC Barcelona will reportedly open up a disciplinary case against Arthur, who has informed the club he will not ever train or play for the team again. Arthur is said to want a break from his contract, which would allow him to not be responsible for...

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Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis in for Barcelona B star Monchu

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The midfielder’s quality has been noticed Three La Liga clubs with a lot of history are in for Barcelona B star Monchu, according to a new report. Valencia, Real Sociedad, and Real Betis have taken a liking to the 20-year-old midfielder. Monchu, whose real name is Ramón Rodríguez Jiménez, captained the B team as they came...

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Bare bones Barcelona facing UCL selection headache

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The club are missing some key players The way the 2019/20 campaign has gone for Barca, you could write a book about it. The only problem would be that no one would believe a word of it. Just when you think we’ve seen it all in this longest of seasons, along comes Arthur to rattle a few more blaugrana cages. Let’s...

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