Barcelona sign Gordon as Casado exit nears
José Mourinho wants Real Madrid to rival Barcelona for Bernardo Silva, who is leaving Manchester City. Madrid previously passed but his arrival could change the stance.
New signing Anthony Gordon says Marcus Rashford helped him with Barça settling tips on squad and city. Gordon calls move ‘life-changing’ and vows to win everything as his Barcelona career ‘begins’.
Ronald Araujo flies from Uruguay to Barcelona for treatment on a minor muscle strain, then will rejoin Marcelo Bielsa’s squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Uruguay confirm the plan with Barça doctors.
Barcelona target Marc Cucurella is admired by incoming Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho, with a €45m-€50m fee mooted. Barça interest depends on Alejandro Balde’s situation, risking Madrid moving first.
Manchester City lead with 19 World Cup players. Barcelona are 5th, with Lamine Yamal key for Spain. Bayern have 17, Arsenal 16, PSG close behind, while Crystal Palace outnumber Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Marc Casado is set to leave Barcelona before 2026/27 pre-season. Monaco talks advanced but paused by Jorge Mendes amid possible role in a Joao Cancelo deal with Al-Hilal. Exit this summer is expected.
Shane Kluivert, 18 and contracted to 2028, will join Hansi Flick’s Barcelona pre-season after progress with Juvenil A and Barça Atletic, offering the winger a chance to impress the first-team staff.
Up to six Premier League clubs, including Aston Villa, Brighton and Everton, enquire about Roony Bardghji. Barcelona prefer a loan but could sell with buy-back as the winger weighs options.
Lamine Yamal says he thought he would win the Ballon d’Or but feels ‘it was good’ Ousmane Dembele won for his development. He reflects on Euro 2024, cites Neymar as idol, and vows a World Cup beard.
Re-elected Florentino Perez plans to send a dossier to UEFA seeking sporting action against Barcelona over the Negreira case, including stripping titles. Barça deny wrongdoing and will defend legally.
Ajax like Marc-Andre ter Stegen but cannot meet his €15m salary. Barça prefer a sale over another subsidised loan, yet injuries and wages deter buyers, leaving his long contract a problem.
Endrick thanked Barcelona winger Raphinha after his assist set up the striker’s winner in Brazil’s 2-1 friendly victory over Egypt.
Gavi accidentally stood on Rodri’s foot in Spain training, leaving the midfielder in discomfort and sparking criticism online, though the incident appeared unintentional.
Portugal coach Roberto Martínez confirms ex-Barcelona forward Francisco Trincão will play against Nigeria after missing the 2-1 win over Chile due to Rafael Leão’s red card reducing rotation.
Barça’s €1.45bn Espai Barca loan is running out. Laporta plans an assembly to seek more credit as Camp Nou VIP tiers and roof works continue, with a temporary relocation expected in 2027-28.
