Gala boss makes Inaki Pena prediction after keeper joins on loan

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images ‘He is one of the best young goalkeepers in Europe’ Galatasaray boss Domènec Torrent has been talking up Inaki Pena after the goalkeeper completed a loan move from Barcelona B. The 22-year-old will spend the rest of the season with the Turkish side and has already said he’s looking forward to learning from Fernando Muslera. Torrent says...

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Deadline Day: Aubameyang arrives, Dembele stays at Barca

Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images The window has now closed The January transfer window has finally closed with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang having reportedly completed his move to Barcelona on a free transfer, while Ousmane Dembele remains at the Camp Nou. It was something of a rollercoaster final day of the window for the Gabon international with a move seeming...

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Iñaki Pena confirms Galatasaray loan

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The youngster is off to Turkey Barcelona goalkeeper Iñaki Peña confirmed the news we were expecting this week. The youngster spoke to reporters after landing in Istanbul and confirmed he would be joining Turkish side Galatasaray on loan till the end of the season. “It makes me very happy to play with a player like Fernando Muslera, I...

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Barcelona’s Aubameyang talks break down - report

Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images The striker’s salary is a problem Barcelona’s proposed loan move for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang reportedly looks to be off after negotiations between the two clubs broke down. Aubameyang has been spotted in Barcelona earlier today and there had been reports he would have a medical at the club on Monday afternoon. However,...

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Aubameyang in Barcelona ahead of possible loan move

Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images The striker’s flown in on deadline day Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been spotted in Barcelona ahead of a rumored loan move to the Camp Nou. The striker was caught on video coming out of the airport on Monday morning before promptly getting into a car and heading off. LA BOMBA DEL DÍA en @JijantesFC La...

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‘Totally improbable’ - Le Parisien rules out Dembele joining PSG

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s deadline day! Ousmane Dembele’s name will crop up a lot on deadline day but the view from the French capital is that the forward will not be moving to Paris Saint-Germain before the window closes tonight. The latest update comes from Le Parisien who are reporting that it’s “totally improbable or even impossible” for...

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FC Barcelona News: 31 January 2022

Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Barça's returning youth players - FC Barcelona Several Barça players have now left before sealing a return to the Club. The list continues to grow with Adama's return, who left Barça in summer 2015 bound for Aston Villa and the English Premier League. PSG and Barcelona negotiating...

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Aubameyang willing to play for ‘practically nothing’ at Barca - report

Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images The striker could join on loan Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is reportedly willing to play for “practically nothing” in order to seal a loan move to Barcelona. There have been multiple reports that Barcelona are close to completing a temporary deal for the striker and the only real issue to be addressed is who will pay Aubameyang’s...

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Ajax reject Barcelona’s Tagliafico offer - report

Photo by Patrick Goosen/BSR Agency/Getty Images The club didn’t want any of the players offered Barcelona’s hopes of landing left-back Nicolas Tagliafico from Ajax before the transfer window closes look to be slipping away after the Eredivisie side rejected an offer from the Catalan giants. Tagliafico has seemingly been really keen to leave Ajax, after falling down the pecking...

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Dembele to PSG rumors emerge ahead of deadline day

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Could we be in for some late drama? Time is rapidly running out in the January transfer window which means all sorts of rumors are cropping up right now and Ousmane Dembele’s name is starting to feature once again. Foot Mercato are reporting that PSG have a “verbal agreement” with Dembele and are trying to sort everything...

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Barca ‘close’ to agreeing deal for Aubameyang - report

Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images The transfer could happen on Monday Barcelona are reportedly close to agreeing a loan deal for Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. A move has been rumored for a few days now but there seems to be growing optimism that a transfer can be completed before the window closes on Monday. The Athletic are reporting that...

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Frenkie: Barca is still the most beautiful club in the world

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The midfielder has spoken out Frenkie de Jong has been talking about his form and Barcelona’s season once again and has made it clear he’s still happy at the Camp Nou despite speculation over his future at the club. The Dutchman was interviewed after Barca’s defeat to Athletic in the Copa del Rey and admits he has been...

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Alejandro Balde forced off with injury during Barcelona B clash

Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images More frustration for the young defender Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde picked up an ankle injury and had to be replaced during Barca’s mini-Clasico clash against Real Madrid on Saturday. The 18-year-old started the match but was replaced with less than 10 minutes on the clock at the Estadi Johan Cruyff. Balde picked up...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 January 2022

Photo by Patrick Goosen/BSR Agency/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Adama Traoré comes to FC Barcelona on loan - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona and Wolverhampton Wanderers have reached an agreement for the loan of the player Adama Traoré until 30 June 2022. The blaugranes will pay the player's wages and there is an option to make the deal permanent. Adama...

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Inaki Pena set to join Galatasaray on loan - report

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The stopper is set for a new challenge Barcelona goalkeeper Inaki Pena is closing in on a loan move to Turkish side Galatasaray and should complete his transfer before the January window closes on Monday. The youngster is wanted by Catalan coach Domènec Torrent to replace stopper Fernando Muslera who is out for a while with a knee injury. Reports...

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Barcelona growing pessimistic about Dembele exit - report

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images Time is running out Barcelona are reportedly growing pessimistic about the chances of offloading Ousmane Dembele before the transfer window closes on Monday. The Frenchman’s been told to leave after failing to agree a contract extension but there have been no offers received yet, according to Diario AS. Mateu Alemany is said...

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Adama Traore’s hoping to bring happiness to Barcelona

Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images The new signing has spoken Adama Traore has given his first interview after completing a loan move back to Barcelona from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. The winger has returned to the Camp Nou after seven years away and there’s even an option in the transfer to make the move permanent. Adama says he’s delighted...

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OFFICIAL: Adama Traore joins Barcelona on loan

Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images The deal is done Barcelona have confirmed that Adama Traore has returned to the club on loan from Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Adama 2.0 #MadeInLaMasia pic.twitter.com/zXi1mpeTZR — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) January 29, 2022 The deal has been rumored for a few days but has now been made official,...

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Miralem Pjanic says he’d like to stay at Besiktas

Photo by BSR Agency/Getty Images The midfielder is currently on loan Miralem Pjanic has been talking about his future and has suggested he could be tempted to stay at Besiktas once his loan deal expires. The midfielder left Barcelona last summer on a season-long loan, although the deal does not include a purchase option. However, Pjanic says he’s happy at the Turkish club...

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Signing Adama is a curious piece of business by Barca

Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images The winger is set to join on loan This getting the band back together lark has gone too far now. It was acceptable when Dani Alves was signed, and the various other incidents that were harking back to Laporta’s glory years. Re-signing Adama Traore has taken things a step too far, however. We’re told that he will only cost...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 January 2022

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Another session at the Ciutat Esportiva - FC Barcelona The available first team players worked out on Friday morning local time at pitch 2 of the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. Xavi Hernández's squad have trained for the final time this week as they will rest over the weekend before returning to action Monday to prepare for...

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This Week in Barça B: Frustration

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Two bad results ahead of a crucial Mini Clásico Sergi Barjuan and Barça B had a full fortnight to prepare for a crucial week of matches in the Third Division. The Mini Clásico against Real Madrid Casilla is this Saturday, and Barça had two tune-up games against relegation candidates to pick up some points, and get...

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This Week in Barça Femení: First Trophy

Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images A perfect Sunday Barcelona’s all-conquering women’s team have won their first trophy of the season, and they did it the only way they know how: total destruction. After a hard-fought semi-final win in El Clásico against Real Madrid, Barça Femení faced Atlético Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup title match. Atleti eliminated Barça from the...

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Barcelona worried about Memphis Depay injury - report

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The Dutchman remains sidelined Injuries have been an issue for Barcelona throughout the 2021-22 season and continue to cause a few headaches. Ansu Fati has been ruled out after another relapse, while Barcelona are also worried about Memphis Depay. The Dutchman has missed eight of Barca’s 10 ten games due to physical issues and the club...

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Adama Traore: I’m very happy to be back at Barçelona

Photo by Sam Bagnall - AMA/Getty Images The winger is set to join on loan Adama Traore was back at Barcelona for a medical on Friday ahead of completing a loan move back to the Catalan giants. The Wolves winger was spotted at a hospital in the city before heading over to the Ciutat Esportiva for a few more tests before sealing the deal. Adama Traoré in Barcelona in order...

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Pedri believes in Xavi’s vision: He’s going to bring us joy

Photo by Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The midfielder’s been talking about the new boss If there’s one person we didn’t have to doubt would support Xavi through thick and thin, it’s Pedri. The young Spaniard is the perfect mentee for Xavi to shepherd through the strains of life as a Barca star, and Pedri admits it’s a privilege to have the club legend as his boss. “As...

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Podcast: Morata, Traore, and Dembele: Transfer Window Special

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Chatting with Emile Avanessian This week on the Barca Blaugranes podcast, I interview Emile Avanessian. Emile writes for Hardwood Hype and more recently has done a piece on players who were compared to Xavi, some fantastic NBA work, and a piece on Barca Femeni. This time around we chat about Barcelona being a point...

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Alemany told Barca to sign Ferran instead of Sterling - report

Photo by Manchester City FC/Manchester City FC via Getty Images The director wasn’t convinced by the Englishman Barcelona were linked with Raheem Sterling before signing his team-mate Ferran Torres from Manchester City in the Januay transfer window. According to Diario Sport, Barcelona director Mateu Alemany was a big reason why the Catalans opted for Ferran over Sterling. The...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 January 2022

Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Back to work - FC Barcelona On Thursday, the FC Barcelona squad were back at work after a two-day break to continue preparations while just three of the team, Sergiño Dest, Dani Alves and Ronald Araujo, are away on international duty. Napoli: Historic club that builds from the back...

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Mixed fortunes for Barca trio in World Cup qualifying

Photo by Luis Vera/Getty Images Wins for USA and Uruguay but Brazil were held Barcelona have three players away on international duty for World Cup qualifying currently with Dani Alves, Sergino Dest, and Ronald Araujo all in action on Thursday. Alves is back with the Brazil squad and come on as a substitute early in the first half of a chaotic 1-1 draw against Ecuador in...

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Rumors: Aubameyang, Tagliafico, Meunier and Mingueza

Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images Not long left before the window closes Aubameyang is Barca’s Plan B? Today’s rumors start with news that Barca have a Plan B just in case they miss out on signing Plan A which is Juventus striker Alvaro Morata. Diario AS reckon that Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is Xavi’s second choice and could join Barcelona...

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Adama Traore set for Barcelona medical - report

Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images The winger is due at the club on Friday Adama Traore is reportedly set to have a medical at Barcelona on Friday ahead of a loan move to the Camp Nou. The winger is expected to spend the rest of the season at Barcelona with the deal including a purchase option of €35 million, according to The Athletic. Catalunya Radio are...

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Benfica open to Grimaldo negotiations with Barca

Photo by Pedro Fiúza/NurPhoto via Getty Images Could another former player return? Benfica are reportedly open to talking with Barcelona in regards to Alejandro Grimaldo. The full-back left the Camp Nou in 2015 but if there’s one thing Xavi likes, it’s former Barcelona players coming home. Dani Alves has already returned, Adama Traore might be next and Grimaldo could make...

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Who should Barca sign before the window closes?

Photo by Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images Just a few days left... Just a few days left of the January transfer window now, and we’re down to the nitty-gritty. The Barca equivalent of squeaky bum time. Still plenty of time left to do some decent business, but that’s the only reason any transfer business should be being done for Barca - if it’s decent. The financial...

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FC Barcelona News: 27 January 2022

Photo by Jacques Feeney/Offside/Offside via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Huge international games coming up in the Americas - FC Barcelona Sergiño Dest, Ronald Araujo and Dani Alves are involved in Concacaf and Conmebol World Cup qualifiers this week Barcelona are lining up Adama Traore as an alternative to Alvaro Morata - Football Espana Barcelona...

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Bayern confirm Barca target Sule is off in the summer

Photo by Alex Gottschalk/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The defender will leave on a free Barcelona have been linked with a host of players once again this winter, including Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule who will be a free agent in the summer. Oliver Kahn, Bayern’s CEO, has spoken about the defender and confirmed that he will leave after turning down the offer of a...

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Adama to Barcelona rumors return after Ansu Fati injury

Photo by Jack Thomas - WWFC/Wolves via Getty Images Here we go again.... Barcelona are once again being linked with a move for former winger Adama Traore in the final days of the January transfer window. Traore’s name has already cropped up this winter but is now back in the rumor mill after injury to Ansu Fati and with Ousmane Dembele’s future still uncertain. Catalunya...

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Xavi meets with Ousmane Dembele’s agent - report

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images Is there an end to the saga in sight? Barcelona boss Xavi has reportedly met with Ousmane Dembele’s agent Moussa Sissoko again this week in a bid to end the ongoing saga regarding the Frenchman. According to multiple reports, the two men met for the first time and Sissoko made it clear that Dembele does want to stay even...

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Oscar Mingueza wanted by Bordeaux - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images But the defender is not too keen Barcelona defender Oscar Mingueza has reportedly attracted interest from French club Bordeaux who are hoping to do a deal for the 22-year-old before the close of the transfer window. Mundo Deportivo are reporting that the Ligue 1 side have already found an agreement with Barcelona for the...

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