The Blues defender has intense interest around him again, with Premier League rivals seeking to take advantage of the uncertainty Uncertainty around Chelsea’s ownership could lead to Antonio Rudiger joining fierce rivals Manchester United or another major club such as Barcelona, Real Madrid or Juventus. The four footballing superpowers are ready to offer the 29-year-old a lucrative con...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez said Barcelona is the "most difficult club in the world" because of the demands on his team to win while playing good football. Barca face Eintracht Frankfurt in the second leg of their Europa League quarterfinal at Camp Nou on Thursday after a 1-1 draw in Germany last week. Xavi, who has taken Barca from ninth in LaLiga to second since replacing Ronald Koeman in November, has...Full Story »

Arsenal have no plans to sell Gabriel to Barcelona. The La Liga giants are desperate to sign a left-footed centre-back this summer and Gabriel reportedly tops their list of targets. Gabriel has grown immensely this season, forming a formidable partnership with England international Ben White. The Gunners are not ready to lose Gabriel and could instead reward the 24-year-old with a new contr...Full Story »

Reports over the past week have linked the prolific striker with a move to Spain Bayern Munich CEO Oliver Kahn has quashed reports that Robert Lewandowski is set to leave the club this summer for Barcelona. Kahn said Lewandowski will "definitely" be with the Bavarian organisation in 2022-23 and added that it would be crazy to think otherwise. Lewandowski is enjoying another standout season ...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez says Barcelona are not dependent on Pedri after the youngster produced another game-changing performance in Sunday's thrilling 3-2 win over Levante. Pedri, 19, scored the only goal in last week's 1-0 win against Sevilla and he came off the bench against Levante to score Barca's second goal as they came from behind at the Ciudad de Valencia stadium. "I wouldn't say that," Xavi ...Full Story »

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has agreed to move to Barcelona, according to Polish media sources. Polish outlet TVP Sport reports Lewandowski has already communicated his decision to Bayern Munich. Despite offers from PSG, Manchester City and Liverpool, the Poland international has chosen Barça, who are willing to give him a three year deal, taking him up to 36. Lewandowski ...Full Story »

Barca to bring Xavi Simons back Barcelona are preparing a contract offer for Xavi Simons, says Sport. The Dutch midfielder left the Catalan side to join PSG in 2019 but his contract at the French side is set to expire this summer. Barca are prepared to offer him a deal to bring him back to Camp Nou, but he has many offers on the table at the moment. Arsenal join Man Utd in Neves race as Wo...Full Story »

Barcelona fullback Dani Alves has a warning for young teammate Ansu Fati. Fati is set to make a playing return from long-term injury this month. Alves said: “Ansu was born to score goals. From afar, he reminds me of Samuel Eto'o. "He's a machine who can destroy defences. I think he can mark the next era too, a special history at Barcelona. It will depend, like the other youngsters, if...Full Story »

Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is being linked with Barcelona. Foot Mercato says Barca are in the market for a new, free-scoring attacking midfielder this summer. Mount features high on the agenda, along with Christopher Nkunku, of RB Leipzig. England midfielder Mount, 23, has a contract with Chelsea to 2024 and is being tipped as a future captain. However, there's a belief that Chelsea's ...Full Story »

Barcelona rallied for a 1-1 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt in their Europa League quarterfinal first leg on Thursday night. The hosts soaked up the pressure early on, hoping to hit Barca on the break, but were in danger after three minutes when Kevin Trapp tipped Ferran Torres' shot over the bar. Trapp was at it again to deny Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the game was to swing the Bundeslig...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is close to agreeing a new long-term contract with the club, his agent confirmed on Tuesday. Araujo's deal is due to expire in 2023 and ESPN reported last month that both Manchester United and Liverpool were keen on signing the Uruguay international. Barca's previous offer to Araujo was worth around €5 million annually, with sources saying the money on ...Full Story »

Koeman to take over Netherlands job Ronald Koeman will take over the Netherlands job for Louis van Gaal starting in 2023, according to De Telegraaf. Van Gaal revealed earlier this week that he was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Barcelona pick Jordi Alba heir Barcelona have determined the heir to longtime left-back Jordi Alba, writes AS. They will try to sign Celta defender Javi Ga...Full Story »

Ansu Fati is eyeing a Barcelona playing return against Cadiz. Sport says Fati is training well and the visit of Cadiz to Camp Nou on April 18th is marked as a potential return date. After suffering a hamstring injury against Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey, the young forward has been out since January. He decided to avoid surgery and went to Madrid to work with Joaquin Juan, a reputed p...Full Story »

Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany says they want Ousmane Dembele to stay. However, Alemany admits the attacker will have to accept a pay-cut for that to happen. Dembele's deal expires at season's end. He said: “He and his agents have known for nearly a year what our position is. "For us, he can stay, as long as it's within sustainable salary limits and proportionate to his te...Full Story »

Ramos wants PSG stay Sergio Ramos is determined to make a success of his Paris Saint-Germain career. The Spanish centre-back is aware he has not lived up to expectation at the French side because of his persistent injury problems. Ramos has been linked with a move away from the club already, with MLS touted as a possible destination. But RMC Sport says he is not ready to give up and plans on...Full Story »

Barcelona club directors Mateu Alemany and Jordi Cruyff met with Antonio Rudiger's advisor, Sahr Senesie, on Wednesday evening to discuss the Chelsea defender's potential arrival to the Camp Nou as a free agent this summer. Sky Sport Germany captured images of Barca football director Alemany and the club's international scouting director Cruyff meeting Senesie, who is also Rudiger's stepbrother...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly in talks with Leeds United forward Raphinha over a potential move this summer, as part of the Blaugrana's bid to strengthen their attack ahead of the 2022/23 season. Following his move from Rennes back in 2020, the 25-year-old forward has established himself as one of Leeds' finest players and has earned Brazil call-ups from Tite. According to Goal, Barcelona have al...Full Story »

The club are hoping to agree a new deal with the Frenchman Dembele EFE The future of Ousmane Dembele is back on the table. Barcelona have already contacted the Frenchman's agent to resume negotiations. In doing so, the club have taken a first step to reopen a folder that seemed closed at the beginning of the year. In the coming days, there is still no date set, both parties will sit down to a...Full Story »

Atletico Madrid plan to trigger the €40m option in Antoine Griezmann's loan from Barcelona. El Desmarque report that the French forward is featuring in Atletico's plans for next season and, therefore, they will make the payment to Barça. The clause would have been activated automatically if Griezmann played 50 percent of the games which he was available for. He is currently at 66 ...Full Story »

The Poland striker's contract at Bayern expires in 2023 but the club hope to convince him to commit to an extension Robert Lewandowski has not yet decided where his future lies despite reports he has agreed to join Barcelona. Spanish outlet Sport reported on Sunday that the striker has agreed to make the switch to Camp Nou this summer as he is looking for a new challenge. The report says Ba...Full Story »