Barcelona weigh Raphinha sale as Álvarez push continues
Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr could bid around €80m for Raphinha, boosting Barça’s push for Julián Álvarez. Flick deems Raphinha ‘untouchable’ despite Gordon’s arrival, so a sale would be a tough call.
Barcelona’s 26-27 third Windrunner hoodie leaks, mirroring the design of the upcoming third kit.
Marcelo Bielsa accepts some responsibility for Ronald Araujo’s calf issue in Uruguay training, saying ‘there is something wrong’. Araujo flew to Spain for trusted treatment and will miss Uruguay’s opener.
Barça sign Anthony Gordon for £69.3m. Lewandowski and Astralaga depart on frees. Net spend £69.3m. Rumours include Rashford, Cucurella and Álvarez in, Balde and ter Stegen linked with exits.
Ansu Fati agrees a four-year deal with Monaco. Fee around €11m, with Barça seeking a sub-€30m buyback and a sell-on. The move trims the wage bill and aids reinforcements while keeping future control.
Deco met Jan Virgili’s agent as Barça weigh a return after Mallorca’s relegation cut his buyback from €30m to €12m. Options: integrate under Flick or re-sign then sell amid fierce wing competition.
Barcelona’s 26-27 away training kit leaks in a striking purple and gold ‘Mamba’ look.
Teen centre-back Eman Kospo says leaving La Masia for Fiorentina was the ‘hardest’ decision after being set for Barça Atlètic, seeking first-team chances and contract security following Youth League success.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Lamine Yamal is fit but will not start vs Cabo Verde in the World Cup opener, easing him back after a late-season Barcelona injury.
Ferran Torres, off a 21-goal season, dismisses PSG rumours, saying: ‘I do not know anything about PSG and I don’t care.’ His stance suggests he intends to continue at Barcelona.
Bernardo Silva chose Real Madrid after requesting €20m salary plus €10m agent and €10m signing bonus. Barcelona and Atletico refused. Barça prioritise CF and CB, trusting Pedri, Olmo, De Jong, Bernal, Fermin and Gavi.
Frenkie de Jong reflects on the Netherlands’ 2-2 with Japan, targets the title, and says Spain ‘definitely have a chance of winning’. He was a standout in midfield.
Ex-La Masia left-back Marc Cucurella has a verbal agreement to join Real Madrid. Barça had monitored him amid Balde uncertainty, but retain faith in Balde and could consider Alejandro Grimaldo if needed.
Marcus Rashford wants to stay after loan and has received positive signals from Hansi Flick, but Barça hesitate to trigger his clause after signing Anthony Gordon. A return to Manchester remains possible.
Barça persist with Julián Álvarez but monitor Bournemouth’s 19-year-old Eli Junior Kroupi. He is quick and technical, though finances and competition complicate a move.
Lamine Yamal is pictured signing the unreleased Barcelona 2026-27 home shirt.
