Barcelona lock in La Masia gem as referee fallout rumbles
Barça open talks to extend Fermin Lopez beyond 2029 after 10 goals and 10 assists; Chelsea interest noted. Midfielder starred with a brace in 4-2 at Slavia Prague. Club plan a pay rise and longer deal.
After Barça’s 2-1 loss at Real Sociedad, referee Jesús Gil Manzano may be ‘rested’ for poor performance, per Mundo Deportivo, as La Liga assesses the controversial Anoeta display.
Flick urges fast starts vs Oviedo, manages Araujo minutes, says Gavi return “step by step”, hails Cubarsi “one of the best centre-backs in Spain”, and backs Fermin’s intensity amid presidential election talk.
Barça Atletic winger Dani Rodriguez, 20, is linked with a loan to Rangers after Dinamo Zagreb interest. With first-team chances limited, a short-term move is explored, aided by Danny Rohl’s Flick ties.
Arsenal join Barcelona in the race for Atlético’s Julián Álvarez, valued near €100m. Barça see him as Lewandowski’s successor but will wait for 1:1 rule; Andrea Berta gives Arsenal leverage.
Anna Lewandowska on life in Barcelona, Robert’s personality and future: “when he retires, he will take care of the children while I devote myself to my projects,” stressing her own ambitions now.
Barça tie down 15-year-old Ebrima Tunkara to a pro deal effective at 16. The gifted attacking midfielder joins Juvenil A under Pol Planas; Pini Zahavi represents him. Big boost amid La Masia exits.
After Sommer’s errors in Inter 6-2 Pisa, reports suggest former Barça keeper Martinez could get a chance soon, though Sommer should start vs Dortmund; doubts linger despite big win.
Barça agree to sell 18-year-old centre-back Andrés Cuenca to Cesc Fàbregas’ Como with 20%+ sell-on. Plan: sign now, loan him out for minutes before reassessing in summer, per Fabrizio Romano.
Galatasaray target Barça midfielder Marc Casadó, but he rejects a move, preferring to fight for minutes under Hansi Flick. Atlético Madrid monitor his situation after Conor Gallagher’s exit.
Barça set to renew 18-year-old Juan Hernandez with improved terms as his deal expires in June. Flick included him in the Slavia Praha trip; Barça Atletic standout seen as a long-term investment.
Ex-La Masia forward Jean Marie Dongou reflects on debut under Martino, youth pressures and finances, saying “Barcelona saved my life and that of my family,” while recalling anti-Catalan sentiment.
With Kochen on Barça Atletic duty and Ter Stegen in Girona, Flick drafts in Juvenil B keeper Gerard Sala, 17, for training cover before Barcelona vs Oviedo; La Masia talent renewed to 2027.
