Barcelona weigh Álvarez move as Salinas clause soars
Barça Atlètic confirm exits of Víctor Barbera, Joaquín Delgado, Óscar Ureña, Ander Astralaga and Emilio Bernad as contracts end on 30 June, prompting changes to Juliano Belletti’s squad.
Barcelona confirm 16-year-old winger Ruslan Mba has signed a new professional deal as he moves into Juvenil ranks, reaffirming faith in the left-footed dribbler amid past Espanyol interest.
Marc Casado is set to leave Barcelona. AC Milan lead the race, exploring a loan with option to buy as Barça prefer a sale. The 20-year-old prioritises minutes in Europe amid wider interest.
Frenkie de Jong delivers a calm 72-minute shift as the Netherlands beat Tunisia 3-1, completing 60/65 passes and controlling midfield, keeping rhythm ahead of a round of 32 tie with Morocco.
Report claims Marc-André ter Stegen is close to a one-year loan to Ajax, with Míchel’s arrival influential, as he sits behind Joan García and Wojciech Szczęsny in Barcelona’s pecking order.
Racing Santander double Jorge Salinas’ clause from €8m to €16m after promotion, leaving Barcelona deeming the price too steep and putting the 19-year-old defender’s move on standby.
Pedri lauds Lionel Messi as ‘the best in history’, speaks on Gavi’s intense character, backs Ferran Torres to score and hails Lamine Yamal as decisive during Spain’s World Cup campaign.
Pau Cubarsí welcomes Anthony Gordon’s arrival, praising his intensity, running and work for the team after facing him in the Champions League.
Pedri congratulates ex-La Masia full-back Marc Cucurella on joining Real Madrid, calling him ‘a top player’ who deserves a big club, despite the Barça-Madrid rivalry.
Barcelona expect Ronald Araujo to stay for 2026/27 despite rumours. While major offers would be assessed, the captain remains valued by Hansi Flick for leadership and experience in defence.
Pedri backs the push to sign Julián Álvarez, calling him ‘among the best’ and hoping he joins Barcelona to replace Robert Lewandowski in Hansi Flick’s squad.
