Barcelona look set to miss out on the Champions League knockout stage for the second consecutive season after failing to beat Inter. WHAT HAPPENED? After a summer of pulling financial levers to compete with Europe's elite clubs, Barcelona are close to falling at the first hurdle in the Champions League. They shared six goals with Inter at Camp Nou and despite a late comeback, the Blaugrana's ...Full Story »

Barcelona are interested in Manchester United right-back Diogo Dalot and have had their scouts keep an eye on his performances in recent times. It seems the Catalan giants are planning to make a new signing on the right-hand side of their defence, with Dalot one of the players they’ve been monitoring as a potential replacement for Sergino Dest, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclus...Full Story »

Barcelona finance chief Eduard Romeu has again opened the door to re-sign Lionel Messi from PSG. At his latest financial presentation, the vice president once again made it clear that the Argentine star "will always have the club's doors open". He also pointed out that it will be the sports management, headed by Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff, who will have to make the decision. "When I pla...Full Story »

Antoine Griezmann is close to leaving Barcelona and joining Atletico Madrid on a permanent basis. WHAT'S HAPPENING? The two sides have been renegotiating the terms of Griezmann's loan with Atletico and GOAL understands they are close to a resolution. Under the new agreement, Atletico would pay Barca €20m (£17.5m/$19.7m) plus variables for Griezmann at the end of the season. The Fre...Full Story »

Lionel Messi will reportedly leave PSG for Barcelona at the end of the season Lionel Messi is reportedly set for a shock return to Barcelona next summer. The Argentine magician, 35, is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the current 2022/23 season, according to a 'close friend' of Messi's family. Argentinian journalist Veronica Brunati took to Twitter to drop the bombshell new...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi was furious after their Champions League defeat at Inter Milan. Pedri's second-half equaliser was ruled out for an unintentional handball by Ansu Fati after the hour mark and a late Denzel Dumfries handball was not given as a penalty. Hakan Calhanoglu's goal proved the winner for Inter. "I am angry and indignant about what we have seen, it is an injustice," Xavi blasted...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez called for Lionel Messi to be left in peace as the Paris Saint-Germain forward continues to be linked with a return to Camp Nou. Messi, 35, is out of contract with PSG at the end of the season and Barca vice president Eduard Romeu said last week it would be viable to bring him back to the club on a financial level. Romeu's remarks came after president Joan Lapo...Full Story »

Juventus interested in Dalot Diogo Dalot is one of a number of Manchester United players whose contract is due to expire next summer. Whether or not he will extend his deal at Old Trafford remains to be seen but several teams will be keeping him on their transfer radars. As per calciomercato, Juventus are interested in bringing the 23-year-old back to Serie A if he is available on a free trans...Full Story »

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has been left angry when substituted by Xavi this season, according to reports. It’s emerged on Friday that Manchester United haven’t given up hope of landing the Netherlands international, despite missing out on him back in the summer transfer window. And this new development gives the Red Devils fresh optimism when it comes to completing a deal for th...Full Story »

Barcelona eye Neves as Busquets successor (Sport)Wolves star Ruben Neves is the man Barcelona want to replace veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets for next season. Sport reports the Spanish side have made the 25-year-old their top summer target and he is open to making the switch to Camp Nou. Luis Muriel wants Atalanta exitLuis Muriel has decided that his time at Atalanta is near its end, says...Full Story »

Barcelona vice president Eduard Romeu claimed it would be "possible" for Lionel Messi to return to the club next season. WHAT HAPPENED? Messi has yet to announce what he will do after the 2022-23 season, as he wants to focus exclusively on the World Cup right now. Still, speculation is growing that he may fancy a return to Camp Nou. WHAT THEY SAID: "It would be possible financially because i...Full Story »

Barcelona and Xavi have suffered a major blow as it has emerged that Ronald Araujo may not play this year after he required surgery on an injury picked up while on international duty. Araujo was injured after just five minutes against Iran, and was initially thought to be set to miss 2-3 weeks. A Barcelona statement revealed that "he has an avulsion fracture of the adductor longus tendon in h...Full Story »

Juventus are exploring the prospect of signing Antoine Griezmann in January. La Gazzetta dello Sport says the French forward is spending his second year on loan at Atletico Madrid, who will have to pay Barcelona 40 million euros if they want to buy him. Juventus are alert to the situation and if Atletico don't play him enough to activate the obligatory buy clause then they may pounce. The I...Full Story »

Barcelona are discussing plans to bring PSG star Lionel Messi back to Spain next summer. Marca says Barca president Joan Laporta has various possible formulas for repairing the relationship between the Blaugrana and the greatest player to ever pull on their shirt. He considers this an issue which urgently requires a resolution. One possibility is that the club organises a tribute to Messi a...Full Story »

Arsenal eye Juventus duoArsenal are planning to splash close to €110m to sign Juventus duo Fabio Miretti and Dusan Vlahovic in the January window according to Calciomercatoweb. Arteta considers Vlahovic as a good backup signing for Gabriel Jesus. The 22-year-old forward has scored 11 Serie A goals in 22 matches. Agents scrambling to sign record-breaking Arsenal youngsterEthan Nwaneri m...Full Story »

Memphis Depay has admitted that he snubbed the chance to sever ties with Barcelona over the summer, with Chelsea credited with interest at one stage. WHAT HAPPENED? The Netherlands international forward has previously spent time in England with Manchester United, but struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford and had to rebuild his reputation in France with Lyon. His exploits there earned hi...Full Story »

And among the alleged wishes from his failed deal are a private jet - plus VIP boxes for his AND Luis Suarez’s families. Lionel Messi's Barca contract demands from 2020 have reportedly been leaked Credit: Instagram / @leomessi Messi allegedly asked for a private jet, as well as private boxes at the Nou Camp for him and Luis Suarez Credit: Instagram / @leomessi Messi, 35, sensationally l...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi is set to meet with Pablo Torre to discuss his immediate future. Xavi revealed last week that he would meet with the player soon to analyse the options on the table. And Pablo Torre will abide by what the club decides. He is willing to strengthen Barça Atlètic when necessary if this is, as seems most likely, the decision that ends up being taken, saysSport. Xa...Full Story »

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong concedes the club wanted to sell him to Manchester United or Chelsea over the summer. A £63million fee had been agreed with the Spanish club to bring him to Old Trafford. But agreeing personal terms proved too difficult, with the 25-year-old determined to stay with the LaLiga giants. De Jong said: "Chelsea and Man United interest? I already decided ...Full Story »

Barcelona have threatened to take legal action against a Spanish newspaper that leaked details of the club's contract negotiations with Lionel Messi in 2020. On Wednesday, El Mundo released a series of requests Messi made to the club to renew his deal at Camp Nou as he moved into the final year of his terms. Messi wanted his release clause cut down to a symbolic €10,000, private boxes at...Full Story »