Manchester City will attempt to sign Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann this summer if they fail to prise Harry Kane away from Tottenham, say reports. The England captain is understood to be the Etihad club's top target as they look for a successor to Sergio Aguero, who joined Barcelona after his contract expired. According to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, Griezmann has been identified a...Full Story »

Umtiti rejects Barcelona's release offer Samuel Umtiti has rejected Barcelona's offer to release him from his contract, according to Marca. The France international was set to be allowed to depart the club with a golden handshake this summer, but the player wants to fulfil his deal with the economically troubled outfit. Ronaldo's agent pushing for Juventus extension Cristiano Ronaldo's agent...Full Story »

Barcelona winger Francisco Trincao has joined Wolves on a season-long loan with an option to make the deal permanent, the Spanish club announced on Sunday. The 21-year-old is the latest Barca prospect to leave the club this summer, with defender Jean-Clair Todibo and winger Konrad De La Fuente having left the Camp Nou on permanent deals. Trincao has made 43 appearances for Barca since joinin...Full Story »

Barcelona great Xavi is hopeful of Lionel Messi signing a new contract. Xavi spoke at the start of this year's 'Campus Xavi' in Collell. "We are going to see how the situation develops," Xavi told the Movistar programme '#Vamos'. "I feel that [Messi] is happy at Barcelona. Everything points to him renewing his contract and I believe that he deserves it. "Barcelona need Leo [Messi] and Leo ...Full Story »

The 34-year-old's deal ended as June drew to a close, making him able to sign with any other club if he choosesLionel Messi has become a free agent after the Barcelona star's contract expired at the end of June. Although Barcelona were hopeful of signing Messi to a renewal before the June 30 deadline, the 34-year-old is now officially unattached. Barcelona still believe that Messi will even...Full Story »

Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo has joined Nice for an initial €8.5 million to kickstart an expected summer exodus at Camp Nou. The deal for Todibo could be worth €15.5m if add-ons are triggered, while Barca will also be due a percentage of any future transfer. Barca have already made four signings this summer and president Joan Laporta has spoken of a desire to bring in ano...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI was woken up in the middle of the night for a birthday surprise by his Argentina team-mates. The Barcelona superstar was given presents by his compatriots as they sang 'Happy Birthday' while away on Copa America duty. Lionel Messi opens his birthday giftsCredit: https://www.instagram.com/leomessi/?hl=en Messi blows out his cake on his 34th birthdayCredit: https://www.instagram.co...Full Story »

Ousmane Dembele is set for several months on the sidelines after Barcelona confirmed he requires surgery on a knee injury sustained at Euro 2020. Sources have told ESPN the France international will be out for three to five months, although Barca have not given any recovery timeframe. Dembele, 24, left the France camp on Monday after getting injured in the final stages of Saturday's 1-1 draw...Full Story »

Arsenal have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Andre Silva. According to the Transfer Window Podcast, the Gunners view the Portugal international as the perfect striker to boost their goal tally for next season. Silva, who was linked with Manchester United in April, scored 28 goals in the Bundesliga last term. It is unclear whether Alexandre Lacazette will stay at the Emirates, ...Full Story »

Holland head coach Frank De Boer hopes Memphis Depay’s move to Barcelona can inspire the forward to great things at Euro 2020.Barca announced on Saturday that the 27-year-old will join them on a two-year deal when his current contract with Lyon expires at the end of this month.Depay has scored one goal in Holland’s opening two Group C wins over Ukraine and Austria, but has received c...Full Story »

Barcelona have completed the signing of Memphis Depay, who will join the club once his contract at Lyon comes to an end on June 30. This is a case of third time lucky for Barcelona, as they tried to lure the 27-year-old to the Camp Nou last summer and again in January, but they have now got their man. Memphis joins on a free and has put pen to paper on a contract until 2023, with the Dutch f...Full Story »

France and Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann has again reiterated that he would like to see out his playing days in Major League Soccer to realise a long-held desire to live in the United States. Griezmann, who made his 50th consecutive start for France in Saturday's Euro 2020 game against Hungary and scored to mark the occasion, has long been fascinated with life stateside and is a keen bask...Full Story »

Chelsea and Juventus are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic, according to Mundo Deportivo. Pjanic established himself among the world’s finest midfielders during his time as a Juventus player. A world-class passer of the ball and set-piece taker, he earned himself admirers in Barcelona. Barcelona made their move, offering Brazilian Arthur Melo in exchange, with a...Full Story »

Pique wishes for Haaland arrival Barcelona centre-back Gerard Pique was asked about Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in a chat with YouTuber Ibai Llanos, and he said he would welcome the player to Spain. "I hope that he comes [to Barcelona]," Pique said to Llanos (via Marca). "The great players should be with us, but that's a decision for the club to make. They will know." Arsenal pre...Full Story »

Having left Atletico Madrid in 2019 in favour of a switch to domestic rivals Barcelona, despite playing alongside the likes of Lionel Messi, things in Barcelona have not exactly worked out for striker Antoine Griezmann. Since sealing a blockbuster £108m move from Atletico Madrid, Griezmann, 30, has gone on to feature in 99 matches, in all competitions, for the Catalan club. Despite bei...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez has said he's ready to manage Barcelona and that having to coach former teammate Lionel Messi would be a "privilege" and not a problem. The Al Sadd coach was strongly linked with the Barca job this summer before president Joan Laporta decided to stick with Ronald Koeman. Xavi, 41, says he has had no contact with Laporta since he took office in March, but confirmed he is open t...Full Story »

Barcelona are reportedly open to offers on 18 first-team stars. Barcelona are reportedly in a world of financial trouble this summer and will listen to offers for 18 of their first-team players. Club president Joan Laporta has apparently listed just five stars who are completely off the table. Barcelona have been completing blockbuster transfers for many years but they are now fearing the puni...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola recently enjoyed a round of golf with former Barcelona teammate and current head coach Ronald Koeman, and the Manchester City boss is convinced that the Dutchman is the right man to lead the Blaugrana in the coming season. The City coach was full of praise for Koeman's job in his first season in the dugout at the Camp Nou and believes he deserves a second campaign to prove his w...Full Story »

Paris Saint-Germain are trying to hijack Barcelona's attempt to sign Georginio Wijnaldum on a free transfer, multiple sources have told ESPN. Wijnaldum, 30, is set to leave Liverpool at the end of the month when his contract expires at Anfield. A number of Europe's biggest clubs have shown an interest in the midfielder, who is preparing for the European Chanpionships with the Netherlands. H...Full Story »

Emerson's agent, Frederico Pena, met with Barcelona directors this Thursday to discuss a two-year extension to the right-back's contract at the club. This will keep the Brazilian - whose rights Barcelona fully acquired from Real Betis earlier this week - at the Camp Nou until 2026. As the club have done with other players, their plan is to reduce his current wages and defer that money to late...Full Story »