Barcelona push Adeyemi bid, seal Pacífico loan extension
Deco prioritises speed and confidentiality, agreeing personal terms early and limiting leaks. Moves for Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi advanced quietly with a small internal team.
Barça are monitoring Arsenal centre-back William Saliba, admired by Hansi Flick, but Arsenal consider him unsellable and plan to keep the France defender.
Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal cools Barça links, telling El Chiringuito: ‘Can you say no to Barcelona? Yes, you can.’ He indicates he is not seeking a move despite reported Blaugrana interest.
Arsenal sign Ona Batlle following her Barcelona departure, ending her spell with the club.
Fermin Lopez and Marc Bernal start early work at Ciutat Esportiva to impress Flick. Fermin targets full recovery from foot surgery, while Bernal builds fitness after a strong finish last season.
Barça’s 26-27 home, away and third socks leak, including dark away socks matching the black and purple Kobe Bryant-inspired ‘Mamba’ kit, completing a bold Nike set for next season.
Jules Kounde impresses at right-back in France’s 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco, subbed late for Malo Gusto. His form could benefit Barça when he returns after the World Cup.
Right-back Hector Fort aims to impress Hansi Flick in pre-season after an Elche loan, despite interest from other clubs and competition from Kounde, Eric Garcia and Araujo.
With Barça pushing for Karim Adeyemi after signing Anthony Gordon, Ferran Torres has ‘several top offers’. In his contract’s final year, his future is being assessed despite his wish to stay.
Barça start installing the new Spotify Camp Nou pitch, rebuilding the base with upgraded drainage to suit their style. Work is accelerated to be ready for the 2026/27 opener at home to Athletic Club.
Barça are monitoring Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, who could cost €30-35m. No formal approaches yet for the Norway international, contracted until 2028.
Eden Hazard says Lamine Yamal ‘reminds me’ of his own youth and will shine if he plays with joy, calling him the kind of player fans love. Yamal has shown flashes as Spain face Belgium next.
Lamine Yamal urges Julián Alvarez to join Barça, calling him ‘absolutely perfect’ for their style and a ‘top player’, as Deco’s pursuit continues despite Atlético insisting the striker will stay.
Pau Cubarsi backs Barça teammates: Pedri is ‘calm’ and having a great World Cup, while Lamine Yamal is ‘the best’ at lifting tempo and scaring defences. He targets Spain clean sheets en route to the title.
Barça will face Preston North End behind closed doors on 3 August at St George’s Park after playing Birmingham City on 30 July, as Hansi Flick’s squad train in England with some World Cup absentees.
Gavi accepts a reduced Spain role but vows to help win the World Cup, dreaming of a bicycle-kick winner versus Messi’s Argentina. He stresses unity and full focus on Belgium in the quarter-final.
Lamine Yamal hails Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar as key figures for his generation, wishing them well after likely World Cup farewells as Portugal lost to Spain and Brazil fell to Norway.
Barça extend Patricio Pacífico’s loan from Defensor Sporting to 2026/27, keeping the purchase option. The 20-year-old centre-back impressed for Barça Atlètic before an ACL tear and will continue his development.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to ‘deliver more’ despite modest World Cup numbers, praising his display vs Portugal and impact from Spain’s right. Belgium await in the quarters.
Barça’s 26-27 away training tops leak via Footy Headlines, in Nike Mamba collaboration: a purple player version with black and gold, and a gold coaches’ version, launching in late July 2026.
Barça agree terms with Karim Adeyemi but Dortmund reject a €20m plus add-ons bid. BVB want at least €33m with one year left on his deal. Talks continue, Barça will not overpay, Flick keen for early arrival.
Barça no longer under pressure to sell Marc Casado after the financial year end. Valuation around €30m, no swap deals planned. Casado wants to stay and ‘defend this badge’ if the club want him.
