Rumor: Barcelona Fight to Sign Kevin Gameiro From Sevilla

Competing theories about which forward Barcelona will sign - Vietto or Gameiro or another.

Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo is insisting Barcelona has agreed to sign Luciano Vietto from Atletico Madrid, but rival newspaper Diario Sport is not convinced. According to the latter, the priority is Kevin Gameiro of Sevilla, though there is a chance they would get neither.

Sport says Gameiro is Luis Enrique's #1 man, and that Barcelona have made a strong offer to sign the Frenchman. Initially, Sport was making it out like Gameiro-to-Barcelona was a done deal, but now they're saying Atletico Madrid are making a play to swoop in and take Gameiro. Their offer apparently would include Vietto going to Sevilla plus money in exchange for Gameiro. The report says it will be up to Gameiro to choose which team he will sign for. If he were to choose Atletico, Barcelona would be left with neither Gameiro nor Vietto.

MD is adamant that Vietto has signed for Barcelona, and they treat it as a given that he will start in place of Neymar as the Brazilian plays in the Rio Olympics.

So what will it be - Vietto, Gameiro, or someone else? We'll find out soon.

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FC Barcelona News: 24 July 2016; Lionel Messi to Join Team in England, Seung-Woo Lee Scores in Barcelona B Win

Leo Messi to join the group to travel to St. George’s Park training camp | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona concluded their first week of training of the new season on Saturday, with Luis Enrique giving the squad Sunday off to recharge ahead of Monday’s trip to England for the St. George’s Park training camp.The stage will go on until Saturday 30 July at the state of the art UK-based training facilities. The manager announced the squad, with a very prominent addition, that of Leo Messi.

Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic rejects speculation about future - ESPN FC
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has dismissed rumours about his future with the Spanish champions in a post on Instagram. Following the signing of Andre Gomes from Valencia, Miquel Sors, one of Rakitic's representatives, tweeted "It's time to go" leading to speculation the Croatia international could be set to quit Camp Nou.

Luciano Vietto future at Atletico Madrid up to Diego Simeone - Diego Godin - ESPN FC
Amid reports that Atletico Madrid striker Luciano Vietto is a target for Barcelona, Atleti captain Diego Godin has said that any decision about the Argentina player's future would be up to manager Diego Simeone. Vietto, 22, joined Atletico from Villarreal for €20 million last summer but only scored three goals as he slipped out of the first-team picture under Simeone.

Benfica news: Jonas' agent confirms Barcelona approach - Goal.com
Barcelona have entered talks over signing Benfica striker Jonas, as their search for attacking reinforcements continues. The 32-year-old enjoyed a stellar 2015-16 campaign, scoring 32 goals in 34 outings to help Benfica to the Primeira Liga title and his performances have seemingly not gone unnoticed in Catalonia.

Convincing FC Barcelona B overcome Santfeliuenc FC in second preseason friendly (2-0) | FC Barcelona
The starting line-up featured Sergi Puig, Morer, Cucurella, Fali, Tarín, Chumi, Campins, Busquets, Marc, Paik and Lee, with only Fali, Campins, Paik and Lee repeating from Wednesday’s game and six of the components being extracted from the U19 team. Jon Bakero, son of the legendary captain of the Dream Team, José Mari Bakero, was not included, and neither were the 13 players that are training with the first team.

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La Liga News: 24 July 2016; Villarreal Turn to Alexandre Pato, Chelsea Loan Midfielder to Granada

City 'steal Gabriel Jesus from Madrid' | Football Espana
Real Madrid have reportedly lost Gabriel Jesus to Manchester City, in a last-ditch move orchestrated by new boss Pep Guardiola. According to Marca, a phone conversation between Guardiola and Gabriel Jesus will result in the Palmeiras attacker joining City next January for €32m.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Real Madrid contract extension | Sky Sports
Between visiting his personal museum and having a hotel and the island's airport named in his honour, he also gave an update on his return to club action and revealed he will miss the UEFA Super Cup showpiece pitting last season's Champions League winners against Europa League champions Sevilla.

Villarreal turn to Pato? | Football Espana
Villarreal have identified Alexandre Pato as a forward signing as he meets the criteria for the Yellow Submarine. AS reports interest in the Brazilian, who ended last season on loan at Chelsea but is on the books at Corinthians and is said to have caught the attention of Villarreal as they look for a forward with a big name to bolster their attack.

Deportivo La Coruna set to sign Romania forward Florin Andone from Cordoba - ESPN FC
Deportivo La Coruna have reached an agreement to sign Romania forward Florin Andone from Cordoba, subject to a medical. The 23-year-old will arrive in the Galician city on Monday and undergo his medical the following morning at the HM Modelo hospital, according to a statement on Depor's website.

Chelsea midfielder Angban joins Granada on loan | Squawka News
The prospect, who spent last season on loan at Belgian side Sint-Truiden, will hope to gain further experience of senior football during his time in Spain. A full Ivory Coast international, Angban initially joined Chelsea as a trialist in 2012 but he only officially signed for the club last year having being unable to obtain a work permit.

Mexico international Guillermo Ochoa loaned to Granada from Malaga - ESPN FC
Mexico international goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa has moved to Granada on a season-long loan, the Spanish side announced on Saturday. The 31-year-old has been on the books at Malaga since the summer of 2014, but failed to find many first-team opportunities, featuring in just 13 matches last term.

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Report: Barcelona, Atlético Madrid agree deal for Luciano Vietto transfer

Barcelona's spectacular summer transfer window is getting even better, as a new signing is very close to being a reality.

According to a report from Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants have agreed a deal with Atlético Madrid for the permanent transfer of Argentine striker Luciano Vietto. The two clubs already have an agreement; only the player and Barça need to work out a few details before a five-year contract is announced. Barça will pay a €22 million fee to complete the transfer.

Vietto is one of the most promising young strikers in La Liga. He arrived in Spain two years ago after fantastic performances with Racing Club in Argentina, and his debut season for Villarreal was a success. Vietto became an instant starter and a fan favorite, and scored 12 goals in his first campaign in Europe. His performances for the Yellow Submarine earned him a transfer to Atlético Madrid.

However, Vietto was never able to replicate at the Colchoneros what he did with Villarreal. He struggled to find a place in the starting team thanks to a monster season by Antoine Griezmann and a career revival by Fernando Torres. Diego Simeone isn't know for rotating his squad too much and likes to use his starters in most games, which meant very few minutes for Vietto.

Barça coach Luis Enrique asked for Vietto's signing since last season, but the Catalans were beaten in the race by Atleti. The interest was still alive all season, and now Lucho finally gets his backup to the 'MSN' trio. Vietto is fast striker with great scoring prowess, and looks like a perfect backup and replacement to Luis Suárez.

The deal is still not done as Vietto also has interest from Jorge Sampaoli and Sevilla, but he seems very close to joining the Catalans. Hopefully the deal goes through and this amazing transfer window gets even better. Well done, Barça board. Well done.

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FC Barcelona News: 23 July 2016; Barça agree deal for Luciano Vietto transfer, Ivan Rakitic set to stay

Fourth day of training for FC Barcelona at Ciutat Esportiva - FCB

The FC Barcelona first team has continued with its first week back at training, albeit without the internationals, who are still away on their respective vacations. But those members of the squad that are available were all in attendance on Saturday morning at the Ciutat Esportiva for a nother session on the Tito Vilanova field.

Luis Suárez sizes up the new season - FCB

Luis Suárez strode confidently into the press room at the Ciutat Esportiva precisely at 11.30am CET on Friday morning. He sat down behind the microphone, crossed his arms on top of the table, and, with his deep, dark summer tan perfectly accenting his sparkling brown eyes, he gazed out into the press corps that had assembled to hear him offer his first words about the looming season.

André Gomes is FC Barcelona's seventh all-time Portuguese player - FCB

The 22-year-old Portuguese midfielder André Gomes, who will be making the move to FC Barcelona following a late-night deal with Valencia CF on Thursday, will become the seventh player from Spain's western neighbour to play for the Catalan club.

Report: Barca-Atleti agree for Vietto | Football Espana

Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are said to have reached an agreement in principle for the transfer of Luciano Vietto. Mundo Deportivo reports only minor details need to be settled on the €22m deal and those are with Vietto himself, the clubs coming to an entente over the Argentina international.

Rakitic ‘has Enrique backing’ | Football Espana

Ivan Rakitic is expected to stay at Barcelona and has the support of Luis Enrique for a new contract promised by President Josep Maria Bartomeu. Barca’s surprise signing of Valencia’s Andre Gomes, and a tweet from an agent who had represented Rakitic in the past which suggested it was time for the Croatian to leave Camp Nou, led to speculation over the 28-year-old’s future.

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FC Barcelona News: 22 July 2016; Barcelona Agree Andre Gomes Deal, Camp Nou Undergoes Pitch Change

Agreement with Valencia for André Gomes | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and Valencia CF have reached an agreement that will bring André Gomes to the Catalan capital. Gomes will formalise the deal and be officially presented as a new FC Barcelona player next week.The 22-year-old Portuguese midfielder thus becomes the fourth reinforcement for Barça ahead of the 2016/17 season following the additions of Galician midfielder Denis Suárez and French defenders Samuel Umtiti and Lucas Digne.

Ten things you need to know about André Gomes | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona made their fourth summer signing on Thursday evening, snapping up André Gomes from Valencia, who starred for the La Liga club in the last two seasons.To get better acquainted with the recently crowned European champion, here are ten facts that you need to know.

‘Gomes chose Barca for Messi, Iniesta’ | Football Espana
Andre Gomes reportedly made clear he wanted Barcelona if he was to leave Valencia as he wanted to play with Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi. Sport says the Portugal midfielder, who on Thursday evening made a surprise move to Barca having looked set for Real Madrid, had to choose between La Blaugrana and Los Blancos after Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea dropped out.

How Barcelona could line up with Andre Gomes - Goal.com
Barcelona have continued to strengthen their squad in impressive fashion ahead of the new season, with the capture of Valencia and Portugal midfielder Andre Gomes. Head coach Luis Enrique had already made a number of inspired signings in the shape of Denis Suarez, Samuel Umtiti and Lucas Digne before landing Gomes, who had been linked with both Chelsea and Manchester United.

Transfer news: Rakitic's agent hints at exit after questioning Barcelona's midfield buys - Goal.com
Ivan Rakitic's agent has cast doubt on the Croatia star's future at Barcelona with a cryptic tweet that appeared to question the Liga champions' transfer policy. Barcelona announced on Thursday that they had clinched a deal to bring in Portugal international Andre Gomes from Valencia.

Third day of training at Ciutat Esportiva | FC Barcelona
The first team continued its preparation for the new season with another training session on Friday morning at Ciutat Esportiva.Luis Enrique had several first team players at his disposal as well as 12 from the reserve team, the same dozen who took part in Thursday’s double session: Jose Suárez, Marlon, Martínez, Borja, Carbonell, Gumbau, Aleñà, Perea, Abeledo, Cardona, Nili and Alfaro.

Luis Enrique: Our objectives are the maximum | FC Barcelona
Luis Enrique held a press conference on Thursday midday, the first of the new season, shortly after the morning training session had finished.The FC Barcelona manager, at the start of his third season at the helm,  spoke to the media about various issues surrounding the club.

Luis Enrique discusses various players in press conference | FC Barcelona
In the first chat with the media this season, the manager revealed the positions of a handful of squad members

Sergi Samper a boost to struggling La Masia academy at Barcelona - ESPN FC
The most important signings for Barcelona's identity, however, happened on Tuesday, when academy graduates Sergi Samper and Munir El Haddadi sealed new contracts. Munir has been well-known inside and outside Barcelona ever since scoring from the halfway line in the 2014 UEFA Youth League final against Benfica and consolidating himself as Barca's first choice reserve striker last term.

Agreement with Hamburg for the transfer of Halilovic | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and Hamburg SV have reached an agreement for the transfer of Alen Halilovic for five million euros.The Catalan club reserves the right to repurchase the Croatian midfielder within the first two seasons he is at the German side for 10 million euros and a right of first refusal before a possible future transfer while the player is still at Hamburg.

Camp Nou begins process of changing to hybrid grass playing surface | FC Barcelona
This year there is just one change. But it’s a big one.That's because on Thursday at Camp Nou, the crews began the process that will see the stadium's playing surface switch from natural grass to hybrid grass. Crews will swap out the old lawn and put down the new surface both at Camp Nou and on Tito Vilanova Field, the first team's main training pitch at the Ciutat Esportiva in Sant Joan Despí.

OPPO expands sponsorship agreement with FC Barcelona in Indonesia | FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and OPPO made official this Thursday an expansion of their sponsorship agreement that will give the smartphone maker rights in Indonesia for the next two years.This strategic partnership was announced at a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday, which was attended by FC Barcelona’s Asia Pacific Managing Director, Xavier Asensi and the CEO of OPPO in Indonesia, Ivan Lau.

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La Liga News: 22 July 2016; Julen Lopetegui Named Spain Coach, La Liga Announce New Sponsor

Lopetegui named Spain coach - Goal.com
Julen Lopetegui has been appointed as Spain's new manager, replacing Vicente del Bosque. Del Bosque left the role following a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign and now Lopetegui, the former Porto head coach, will look to guide the country towards qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.

La Liga announces Banco Santander sponsorship deal - ESPN FC
La Liga announced a new sponsorship deal with Banco Santander on Thursday. The deal with the Spanish bank is for three years, with the option of an additional fourth year, the league says.

La Liga sponsorship deal with Banco Santander worth 'less' Javier Tebas - ESPN FC
Spanish league (LFP) president Javier Tebas has admitted that the new sponsorship deal with Banco Santander is for a lower sum than the previous arrangement with BBVA, while also defending another rebranding of Spanish football's second tier.

Sassuolo ask for Manquillo | Football Espana
Sassuolo have asked Atletico Madrid for Javi Manquillo to fill the gap left when Sime Vrsaljko moved to Vicente Calderon. Vrsaljko left the Serie A club earlier in the summer and AS reports Sassulo have identified Manquillo as an option to replace him, the defender not part of Diego Simeone’s plans in the capital.

Sevilla complete signing of Ganso from Sao Paulo - ESPN FC
Sevilla have completed the signing of Brazilian playmaker Paulo Henrique Ganso from Sao Paulo. The 26-year-old Ganso moves to the reigning Europa League champions for a reported fee of €9.5 million after passing a medical on Thursday.

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