Barcelona file lawsuit against Real Madrid chief Pérez
Barça renew striker Oscar Gistau until 2028 with a one-year option. Despite injuries and limited games, he will start pre-season under Hansi Flick on 13 July.
Report says Barcelona are unwilling to pay Marcus Rashford’s full fee after his loan. Bayern could meet £34.5m, with wages the hurdle, ending hopes of a permanent Barça move.
Barcelona hail Anthony Gordon’s medicals, discovering no major muscle injuries and a strong availability record, boosting confidence he fits Hansi Flick’s high-intensity wide roles.
Barça keeper Joan Garcia says ‘there’s more expectation’ at the club, praises Lamine Yamal, supports injured Marc-André ter Stegen and values competition with Wojciech Szczęsny.
Barcelona’s Raphinha praises ex-Leeds captain Liam Cooper for helping him adapt in England, saying he gave him ‘peace of mind’ to play well during his Leeds stint.
Hansi Flick target Holger Broich rejected leading Barcelona’s fitness department, opting for a role with the Schwarz Group, leaving Barça to continue the search after parting with Julio Tous.
Barça prioritise Julián Álvarez as No. 9. Dušan Vlahović, offered as a free agent on €8m wages, is a fallback if Álvarez proves unattainable and only on acceptable terms.
Barcelona file a slander complaint against Florentino Pérez, demanding a retraction over remarks on their title and the Negreira case, with a criminal complaint to follow if he does not retract.
Marc Casadó is preparing to leave Barcelona after limited minutes under Hansi Flick, with Cadena SER saying he accepts his time at the club is ending though his next destination is undecided.
Tottenham resist Brighton’s £30m move for Luka Vuskovic, with the 19-year-old attracting interest from Barcelona, Inter and Bayern Munich after a standout loan at Hamburg.
Jorge Mendes’ focus on Real Madrid business, including José Mourinho and Bernardo Silva, has delayed Ansu Fati’s imminent permanent move from Barcelona to Monaco.
Barcelona may renew Ferran Torres’ contract after a 21-goal season, with Mundo Deportivo saying his determination to stay and fight for his place has impressed the sporting management.
Barça are monitoring Colorado Rapids centre-back Lucas Herrington, 18, a 1.93m Australian noted for aerial strength and build-up play, after his rapid MLS rise and World Cup call-up.
After Gavi accidentally trod on Rodri’s foot in Spain training, Rodri defended him as ‘energetic’ and said they remind him training is different, adding he ‘shat’ himself when it happened.
Barcelona prioritise Joao Cancelo but progress depends on Simone Inzaghi’s future at Al Hilal, with Saudi decisions also affecting interest in Raphinha and a possible Marc Casadó move.
Reports say Robert Lewandowski is travelling to Chicago for Fire talks, with MLS, Manchester United and Saudi clubs interested.
Barça are operating under La Liga’s 1:1 rule due to rising revenue, enabling outlays like €80m for Anthony Gordon. The €400m Camp Nou loan is ring-fenced for Espai Barça and does not impact transfer spending. Note: the source piece also lists several high-profile exits as part of salary relief.
