Rennes open Umtiti talks with Barcelona - report

Photo by Xavier Bonilla/NurPhoto via Getty Images The French club are the latest to be linked Ligue 1 side Rennes have reportedly opened talks with Barcelona regarding a possible summer move for center-back Samuel Umtiti. The latest update on Umtiti comes from L’Equipe and a report the French side have “initiated” discussions about a transfer. Rennes want to bring in a replacement...

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Barcelona and Wolves planning for Neves transfer in 2023 - report

Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images The midfielder Barcelona and Wolves are working on a potential transfer for Ruben Neves next year, according to a report from Sport. The details are a bit foggy but the price would be for around €40 million. The reasoning behind the delay is two-fold. The first reason is of course the ever-changing financial situation...

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Memphis posts curious message after Barca exit rumors

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images What’s he on about? Memphis Depay joined Barcelona at one of the more strange times in club history. He was brought in under Ronald Koeman but managed to stay atop the club’s scoring charts despite a season full of injuries and uncertainty. Despite all that there have been rumors this week Barca could look to sell him after just one season...

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Barca confirm sale of 10% of tv rights for €207.5m

Photo By Kike Rincon/Europa Press via Getty Images The deal is done Barcelona confirmed on Thursday they had reached agreement with investment firm Sixth Street regarding the acquisition of a 10% share of the club’s La Liga television rights. The deal is the first of the now famous financial levers to go through after members voted to authorize the sale of TV rights and...

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Bayern turn down Barca’s latest Lewandowski offer - report

Photo by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The Bavarians aren’t budging Bayern Munich have reportedly turned down Barcelona’s latest offer for wantaway striker Robert Lewandowski. The latest update comes from Bild in Germany who reckon the Bundesliga champions aren’t impressed with Barca’s bid of €40 million plus €5m in add-ons. It seems Bayern won’t sell for...

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FC Barcelona News: 30 June 2022

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Sergi Barjuan stepping down as Barça B coach - FC Barcelona FC Barcelona informs that Sergi Barjuan is stepping down as Barça B coach. He will continue to work in other roles within the Club's Football Department structure. FC Barcelona expect to name his replacement as a coach of the development...

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Xavi gives five players permission to miss start of preseason

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The coach has allowed a quintet of players on the transfer list to look for a new club and not come to work Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández has allowed a group of five players to miss the start of preseason scheduled for Monday, July 4 at the club’s training center in the Catalan capital, according to a report from Mundo Deportivo. Samuel...

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Riqui Puig emerges as a target for Lazio - report

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The midfielder has been told to move on Serie A side Lazio have emerged as a possible destination for Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig who has already been told by Xavi to look for a new club. Puig barely featured last season despite Xavi’s return to the club as coach and it looks like his time at Barcelona is finally...

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WATCH: Ansu Fati working hard ahead of Barca pre-season

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The teenager has shown off his prowess Barcelona striker Ansu Fati is already preparing for the new campaign and seems to be in pretty good shape ahead of the start of pre-season. Fati will be hoping to put his injury problems behind him in 2022-23, although there have already been a few whispers that Barcelona are worried...

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Lenglet ‘one step away’ from joining Tottenham - report

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The defender will move on loan Clement Lenglet is closing in on a departure from Barcelona and looks set to join Premier League side Tottenham on loan. The center-back has decided Spurs are his best option and will move if the two clubs can agree a deal, according to Catalunya Radio. Marca are even more excited about the transfer and reckon...

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Frenkie de Jong still determined to stay at Barcelona - report

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The midfielder doesn’t want to go to Man Utd Frenkie de Jong has reportedly told both Barcelona and Manchester United he has no intention of leaving the Camp Nou this summer amid speculation the two clubs have agreed a fee for the Dutchman. It’s been reported this week that Manchester United have agreed to pay an initial fee of €65 million...

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FC Barcelona News: 29 June 2022

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors FC Barcelona raises rainbow flags at Camp Nou in recognition of LGTBI Pride - FC Barcelona To celebrate June 28, International LGBTI Pride Day, FC Barcelona is expressing its support for the rights of the LGBTIQ+ by raising the rainbow flag on its grounds. Blast...

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Selling Frenkie & failing to move on Pjanic sums up Barca’s predicament

Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Poor business from Laporta Two steps forward and one back has summed up Barcelona’s dealings over the past 18 months or so. Just as culers believe their beloved club is turning a corner, another poor piece of business brings everyone crashing straight back down to earth. Josep Maria Bartomeu really did a hatchet job...

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Patrick Kluivert hoping Frenkie de Jong stays at Barcelona

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The midfielder is being linked with a move to Man Utd Patrick Kluivert has been talking about Barcelona and made it clear he thinks Frenkie de Jong should stay at the club. Speculation on Tuesday has suggested Barcelona and Manchester United have agreed a fee for the midfielder, even though he has said he wants to stay...

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Barcelona not interested in Neymar; PSG could look to Dembélé - report

Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images A return is not expected Paris Saint-Germain are open to letting Neymar go this summer, although nothing is settled, and the Brazilian star may instead remain at the Parc des Princes this season. But even if he is allowed to leave, FC Barcelona do not look a likely destination. However, a transfer the other way could happen: Ousmane...

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Dembele to decide between Chelsea & Barca offers - report

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The forward’s future is still unclear We have seemingly arrived at a point wherein Ousmane Dembele will make an official decision on his future after months of speculation. The Frenchman is out of contract with Barcelona in the coming days and is reportedly making a decision between two clubs. The 25-year-old winger...

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Barca agree initial €65m fee with Man Utd for De Jong - reports

Photo by Steve Christo - Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images The two clubs have decided on a price Barcelona have finally agreed a fee with Manchester United for midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to multiple reports. The Red Devils are willing to pay an initial fee of €65 million for the Netherlands international plus add-ons although there are warnings the deal is not done...

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FC Barcelona News: 28 June 2022

A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Olympic Gold features in the design of the 2022/23 Away Kit - FC Barcelona Shirt commemorating such values such as effort and self-betterment to go on advance sale this Monday 27 June and until Saturday 2 July at Barça Stores and via FC Barcelona’s e-commerce channels AS Roma will not be Gamper opponents - FC Barcelona The...

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Koeman ‘has his doubts’ about Barça signing Lewandowski

Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images The club legend and former manager was asked about Barça’s number one transfer target Barcelona legend and former manager Ronald Koeman appeared on Catalan TV this weekend to speak about the current situation at the club, and he was naturally asked about the biggest story of the summer for the Catalans. Barça continue their pursuit of Bayern...

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Messi wanted Barça to sign Mané last year

Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images The new Bayern Munich forward could have moved to Camp Nou last summer Before he left Barcelona in strange, controversial circumstances last summer, Lionel Messi wanted to club to sign then Liverpool forward Sadio Mané to form an explosive attacking duo, according to Mané’s agent Bacary Cissé. Mané has recently joined Bayern...

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New photos of Barcelona’s third kit for 2022-23 leaked

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images It’s certainly different No sooner had Barcelona unveiled their new away kit for the 2022-23 season than pictures of the club’s proposed third strip for the new campaign started circulating on social media. The Catalans will wear gold on their travels in the new campaign and when the time comes for yet another kit...

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Xavi tipped to give Ilias a chance to impress in pre-season

Photo by Mateo Villalba/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The teenager is set to feature with the first team Barcelona are due back for the start of pre-season on July 4 and teenager Ilias Akhomach is being tipped to get the chance to impress Xavi before the start of the new campaign. The highly-rated 18-year-old will be officially part of Barcelona B next season but will...

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Pedri fully recovered from injury

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The midfielder is already 100% fit Pedri had a difficult 2021-22 season. He was out of action for over a hundred days iwth an injury in the beginning of the season, then missed more than two months due to injury at the end of the season. However, he is keen to put those sad thoughts behind and is already 100% fit according...

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Juventus closing in on Angel Di Maria - report

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The winger has been linked with Barcelona Angel Di Maria could be heading to Juventus rather than Barcelona this summer after fresh talks with the Serie A giants. The winger has openly admitted Juventus are one of several clubs interested in his services after he left Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. Fabrizio...

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Frenkie de Jong transfer could open the doors for Carlos Soler - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Valencia midfielder has long been linked with Barcelona Frenkie de Jong’s transfer to Manchester United will bring in a good bit of money, if it indeed does go through. That would allow FC Barcelona the ability to pull off some deals it has always been considering, but have yet to happen. Robert Lewandowski is by all...

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Dembele left disappointed by Chelsea’s offer - report

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The forward’s future remains uncertain Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele is just days away from being a free agent but his future remains as uncertain as ever. The Frenchman has an offer on the table from Barcelona and has also received interest from Premier League side Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel’s side have been in touch with...

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Ferran Jutgla bags a brace on Club Brugge debut

Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images A fine start from the youngster Ferran Jutgla has made a fine start to life at Club Brugge following his move from Barcelona earlier this summer. The striker made his debut in a 3-0 friendly win over Thes Sport on Saturday. Jutgla was named in the starting XI and scored twice to get off to a flying start with his new club. 2...

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Barcelona set to make ‘final offer’ for Lewandowski - reports

Photo by Sylvain Lefevre/Getty Images The Catalans want to try and close the deal Barcelona are reportedly set to meet Bayern Munich next week and will present a “final offer” to the Bundesliga champions for striker Robert Lewandowski. Diario Sport are reporting the Catalans will move after activating the first financial lever which is expected to be the sale of future television...

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FC Barcelona News: 26 June 2022

Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Guardiola's stats at Camp Nou - FC Barcelona The charity match between Barça and Manchester City, to raise funds for ALS research on August 24, will be the third time that Pep Guardiola has returned to Camp Nou as a visiting coach. His previous two visits were with Bayern Munich and with...

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Inaki Pena’s Barcelona future ‘up in the air’ - report

Photo by ANP via Getty Images Neto is complicating things Inaki Pena should be part of the Barcelona first-team squad next season but the Catalans have a bit of a problem regarding current back-up goalkeeper Neto. It’s already been reported that Neto doesn’t want to leave this summer and plans to see out the final year of his deal at the Camp Nou. If that happens then the...

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Chelsea name price for Azpilicueta - report

Photo by Ivan Yordanov/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images The captain will not depart for free Cesar Azpilicueta could be heading to Barcelona this summer from Chelsea but the Blues reportedly won’t let their skipper leave for free. The defender still has a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge and while the Blues may let him leave they do want a fee for the Spain...

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The case for keeping Ousmane Dembele at Barcelona

Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images The Frenchman is a great fit for Xavi’s system and won’t easily be replaced It’s been a quiet month in Barcelona with lots of speculation but little action. Joan Laporta is dreaming big with the hope of landing a superstar like Robert Lewandowski, or potentially a star in the making like Raphinha. With clubs playing hardball,...

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