Barcelona weigh striker options amid Lewandowski exit
Sevilla are preparing a €3m bid for 17-year-old Toni Fernandez with a buy-back clause. The winger wants first-team minutes, will do Barça pre-season but faces limited opportunities, and may instead join a La Liga side.
Al Hilal have told Joao Cancelo to report for pre-season after the World Cup, delaying a decision on his future. Barcelona remain his priority, with a two-year agreement in place, but Al Hilal want compensation and are not willing to release him for free.
England’s Marcus Rashford could face former classmate Axel Tuanzebe for DR Congo in the World Cup last 32. Tuanzebe, now with Burnley, switched nationality in 2024 and has been key in DR Congo’s campaign.
Ajax have lodged a loan bid for Marc-Andre ter Stegen, with Barcelona expected to cover most of his wages. The goalkeeper is open to moving, and talks focus on the salary split amid his contract to 2028 and clearance over his fitness.
Barcelona are set to renew Andreas Christensen until 2028 on a reduced fixed salary with performance bonuses. Flick values his versatility at centre-back or pivot, while the deal eases the wage limit and preserves resale leverage despite fitness concerns.
Barcelona are tracking Dusan Vlahovic as a Plan B to Julian Alvarez, with the Serbian potentially available on a free but seeking around €8m net per season plus a €15m signing bonus. Barça are also monitoring Alexander Sorloth, which could complicate Juventus’ plans.
Manchester United are eyeing Barcelona’s Marc Casadó, valued at €20-30m, while Milan also consider him. A potential Mount sale to Milan could clear United’s path to sign the 22-year-old midfielder.
A report claims Real Madrid pursued Ferran Torres from Valencia and again in 2020 before he chose Manchester City, later joining Barcelona in 2022. He ended last La Liga season as the top-scoring Spanish player.
Barcelona will face CE Europa behind closed doors at Ciutat Esportiva on 24 July before a Birmingham camp and a friendly with Birmingham City, giving Hansi Flick a final look at players before the England trip.
Gavi, a late Spain pick after strong Barcelona form, started against Cape Verde but has not featured since. With Yeremy Pino and Nico Williams set to be unavailable, he could return against Austria and aims to seize any minutes.
Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí makes SofaScore’s World Cup group-stage XI for Spain, joined by Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Jr after standout displays and goal contributions.
Lewandowski, 37, has left Barcelona on a free and is set to sign for Chicago Fire next week, per Fabrizio Romano. He helped win 3 La Liga titles in 4 years, had some injury issues last season, and now begins a new MLS chapter.
Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani posted childhood photos in a 2008-09 Barcelona shirt, reaffirming his Barça dream, while a €30m move to Borussia Dortmund advances after a 10-goal, 11-assist season.
Atletico Madrid refuse to negotiate for Julian Alvarez and point to a €500m price, a clear message to Barcelona despite the player’s interest. Politics and pride are hardening any deal for Hansi Flick’s top target.
Barcelona have joined Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal in chasing Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi after his World Cup breakout. Developments are expected after Morocco’s campaign ends.
