Barcelona push on with Rodri as Flick clears exits
Barcelona are close to re-signing Joao Cancelo for about €10m, despite Al-Hilal giving him the No.20 shirt. Fiscal delays persist, but personal terms and the club agreement are near complete.
Former Barcelona youth midfielder Unai Hernandez could leave Al-Ittihad on loan, with Girona pushing to bring him back to Catalonia for the new season.
Barcelona are still waiting for a formal PSG bid for Ferran Torres. Reports in France suggest a fee of about €50m, but no official offer has yet arrived.
Barcelona’s move for Rodri is reportedly in the final stages after an improved bid was received more positively by Manchester City, with only details left before documents are exchanged.
Hansi Flick confirmed Roony Bardghji and Marc Casadó are not in his plans after being left out of the Italy trip, saying he advised both to leave to make room for La Masia talent.
Eric Garcia, Joan Garcia and Anthony Gordon returned to Barcelona’s Ciutat Esportiva 3 days early, showing up before their scheduled pre-season comeback on 12 August.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen began his Ajax loan with a clean sheet in a 2-0 win at PEC Zwolle, making 2 saves and earning a 7.5 rating on his league debut.
Barcelona journalists from Jijantes cancelled a Madrid trip to cover talks over Julian Alvarez after Gerard Romero said Atletico Madrid supporters threatened physical assault.
Hansi Flick said Ronald Araujo’s style 'is not what I prefer' as the Barcelona defender nears a Liverpool loan with a €55m option to buy.
Fulham, urged on by Alvaro Arbeloa, are reportedly looking at Barcelona full-back Hector Fort. Barca could sanction a permanent sale if an offer of around €10m arrives.
Barcelona are pushing to sign Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez and lead Real Madrid in the race. Racing want €3m and a big sell-on clause, which is complicating talks.
Enzo Maresca was asked after Manchester City’s 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid whether Rodri would return to Manchester before the Community Shield, amid Barcelona interest.
Barcelona are waiting for Julian Alvarez to privately restate his wish to leave Atletico Madrid, which could open talks. Deco has met his agent and Barca see this week as decisive.
Barcelona have approved Ronald Araujo’s loan to Liverpool, with the Reds covering his salary and holding a non-mandatory €55m option to buy in 2027.
Hansi Flick has shown strong faith in Andreas Christensen, starting him in every pre-season friendly and using him as captain as Barcelona assess his fitness and renewed importance.
Ronald Araujo has completed a loan move from Barcelona to Liverpool after Flick told him he would not start regularly. The defender has signed, passed his medical and awaits announcement.
