Barcelona contract boost for Flick, focus turns to El Clásico
Dani Olmo says Barça can clinch La Liga against Real Madrid, praises Hansi Flick as ‘cornerstone’ and targets 100 points while admitting Champions League disappointment.
Barça prefer Ajax for the Joan Gamper Trophy in mid-August, plan a Birmingham training camp and friendlies, with possible matches in Morocco and a lucrative Liverpool game in Kenya.
Barcelona sign 11-year-old CD Oliver midfielder Mateo Junza, beating Real Madrid and Villarreal, with the youngster set to join La Masia next season.
El Clásico at Camp Nou on 10 May, 8pm BST. Barcelona miss Lamine Yamal and Andreas Christensen, Real Madrid likely without Mbappé plus Valverde, Carvajal, Rodrygo, Militao, Güler and Mendy.
Arsenal push for Julian Alvarez and could benefit if Barcelona, who reportedly cap spending at €100m, cannot meet Atletico Madrid’s price. Player is thought to prefer Barça if he leaves.
Barcelona keep Nathan Ake on a centre-back shortlist behind Bastoni. City unlikely to discount, wages high, fee amortisation tricky. Premier League and Serie A suitors like Milan, Juventus, Roma also monitor.
Injury-hit Lamine Yamal visited training before El Clásico, with Hansi Flick jokingly calling him ‘business man’, as Barça edge towards sealing La Liga at Camp Nou.
Peter Crouch urges Liverpool to sign Robert Lewandowski, with the Barcelona striker expected to leave when his contract expires at season’s end.
Marc Casado vows long Barcelona career, hails Camp Nou support and La Masia core, recalls 4-0 Bernabéu assist and eyes sealing the league vs Madrid.
Barcelona admire Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon but his €75-85m price and €90m valuation deter a move, with Bayern, Arsenal and Liverpool interested. Barça’s priority remains Julian Alvarez.
Pini Zahavi holds talks with Barcelona about Tottenham prospect Luka Vuskovic. Barça seek a centre-back, with Bastoni priority. Spurs plan a pay rise to keep the 19-year-old after a strong Hamburg loan.
Piece argues Barcelona have overused Lamine Yamal, exposing the teenager to injury risk despite his exceptional talent.
Dušan Vlahović is open to Barcelona, willing to accept a secondary role and suitable wages as his Juventus deal nears expiry and Lewandowski’s exit looms.
Fermin Lopez’s market value has doubled to €100m after a standout season of work rate, tackles and goal contributions under Hansi Flick, helping Barcelona close on La Liga ahead of El Clasico.
Joao Cancelo says he wants to stay at Barcelona, calling the team ‘perfect’ for his style and targeting La Liga glory, even in El Clasico. He is willing to forgo money to extend his post-loan stay.
Deco admires João Pedro after his 20 goals and 9 assists for Chelsea. If Julián Álvarez is unattainable, Barcelona could move for the Brazilian forward.
Hansi Flick nears a Barcelona contract extension after agent Pini Zahavi met Joan Laporta to finalise terms.
