Arsenal are facing a challenge from Barcelona in their pursuit of Lille star Renato Sanches. The Gunners are keen on bringing the former Bayern Munich midfielder to the Emirates. Lille are open to selling the Portugal international, who is under contract until 2023. According to Portuguese broadcaster ELEVEN, Barca have made Sanches one of their 'priority targets' for the January transfer w...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta is adamant they have the finances to win the race for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Laporta insists that the Blaugrana will have the money necessary to make a play for the Norway international in the next transfer window. "I'm going to sign Haaland next summer," Laporta is believed to have told colleagues behind closed doors. Laporta's confidence...Full Story »

Philippe Coutinho is ready to leave Barcelona this month. Sport says Coutinho has made it clear to Barcelona he is willing to move if there is an attractive offer for him. He understands the club do not need him. Injuries and inconsistent form have stopped the most expensive ever signing from succeeding in Catalonia. There's no doubt he would like to return to the Premier League, but his hig...Full Story »

Former Juventus midfielder Massimo Mauro says Alvaro Morata should be allowed to leave this month. Talks are at an advanced stage for Barcelona to takeover the loan of the Atletico Madrid striker. Mauro said, "In principle those who don't want to stay should be shown the door, Juventus only deserve players who are willing to throw themselves into the fire for the shirt and Turin is the best ...Full Story »

The €55 million signing shows the Camp Nou side are capable of competing with their rivals, the club chief says Barcelona president Joan Laporta has declared his club is back at the top level despite sitting in fifth place in La Liga after their marquee signing of Ferran Torres. The Catalan side have endured a rough period on and off the pitch as financial problems resulted in the depa...Full Story »

Samuel Eto'o is in Palma this Sunday evening as a guest of honour at Real Mallorca's game against Barcelona in LaLiga Santander. The Cameroonian, a legend at both clubs, was invited to attend to open a mural in homage to the former forward. The mural was opened an hour before kick-off at 20:00 CET - local time in Mallorca. 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐔 𝑰𝑺 🔙🎨 Hoy estrenamos el mural de @MAKELISMOS en hon...Full Story »

Barcelona want to know Arsenal's final stance on Philippe Coutinho inside the next 72 hours as they seek to offload the player, according to reports. With the winter transfer window now open, the Blaugrana want to settle Coutinho's future as early as next week and it is likely he will move on this month. The 29-year-old's career hasn't gone as planned since leaving Liverpool for Barcelona in 20...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said it is "crazy" this weekend's match against Mallorca is going ahead following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Catalan club. Barca have 10 confirmed positive cases among their first-team squad and a further seven players either suspended, injured or a doubt for the game at San Moix. However, LaLiga rules state that fixtures should be played if clubs have at lea...Full Story »

  Aymeric Laporte AFP Barcelona have been linked in the English press with a move for another Spain international from Manchester City, as they appear to be keen on Aymeric Laporte. The Catalans have already secured the signing of Ferran Torres yet haven't taken their eyes off the Citizens' squad, although a deal for the former Athletic Club defender would be likely pursued with a view t...Full Story »

Word stemming from the Spanish media on Thursday evening points towards another January addition to the frontline of La Liga giants FC Barcelona inching closer to completion. Torres secured The subject of transfers has of course taken its place front and centre when it comes to developments at the Camp Nou over recent weeks. This comes as new boss Xavi Hernandez prepares for his first oppor...Full Story »

Arsenal are favourites to sign wantaway Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho with the playmaker deeming Mikel Arteta’s project at the Emirates in-line with his “ambitions” Arsenal is reportedly the preferred destination for out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho to join in the January transfer window. The 29-year-old has been dropped to the fringes of Barcelon...Full Story »

Barcelona can sign Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt for a knockdown fee courtesy of a clause in his deal. Sport says De Ligt's agent Mino Raiola had a buyout clause of €75m written into his contract for Barcelona, whereas the clause is €120m for any other club. It comes after Raiola told Dutch media that both he and the defender believed it was time he took a 'new step' in his ...Full Story »

Barcelona have completed the signing of Manchester City forward Ferran Torres. The Blaugrana have been linked with a move for Torres for some time, and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola confirmed last week that a deal was close. Barca have had some salary issues to work out in the last 24 hours or so, and they still have some work to do, but they have received the right assurances to be abl...Full Story »

Sergi Roberto expects to be offered a new contract by Barcelona. Sport says Roberto is recovering from the surgery he had in Finland on December 9. He is calm because Barcelona have given him their word that they will renew his deal by two more years, until 2024. Xavi spoke to the board and said he agrees with Sergi's contract being extended. His agents and Barcelona were set to meet the sam...Full Story »

Barcelona and Real Madrid have received a boost in the pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Marca says the LaLiga Santander duo is well placed to beat competition from Premier League counterparts. Haaland, who could yet stay on at Dortmund for another season after this current campaign, has been linked with each side of the Clasico rivalry as well as Bayern Munich, Manchester...Full Story »

Several changes are expected Barcelona's January transfer window Having already played their final match of 2021, Barcelona are looking ahead to 2022 and the Catalan club are preparing some significant changes to their first-team squad. Xavi has already come in to replace Ronald Koeman in the dugout and the new coach wants some changes in terms of personnel. It won't be an easy process for Ba...Full Story »

Barcelona thought they had uncovered a gem when seeing how Yusuf Demir started the season, yet the Rapid Vienna forward will not play for the Catalan club again. An option was embedded into the loan agreement between the two teams that if Demir played 10 matches for Los Cules, then the Spanish club would be required to purchase him for 10 million euros. Given the Blaugrana's fiscal situation...Full Story »

Barcelona agree Dembele renewal terms (SPORT) The winger had been set to become a free agent next summer Barcelona have agreed to terms on a five-year contract extension with forward Ousmane Dembele, reports SPORT. The key part of the deal is Dembele's acceptance of a lower salary to remain at Camp Nou, and the announcement is expected to be made next week. There had been speculation that ...Full Story »

Manchester City are close to selling striker Ferran Torres to Barcelona in a deal worth £55million, and in doing so have made clear why they opted against signing Cristiano Ronaldo. City came close to signing the Manchester United megastar in the summer transfer window only for the deal to fall through. Torres is close to becoming the most expensive signing of Xavi Hernandez's Barcelona re...Full Story »

GOAL can confirm the Liga giants will sign the Spain international in the January transfer window and will now aim to trim their squad Barcelona have agreed a €55 million (£47m/$62m) deal to sign Manchester City winger Ferran Torres, GOAL can confirm. The Spain international, who hasn't played for City since September due to a foot injury, is set to join Xavi's side in January des...Full Story »