Barcelona rocked by Raphinha injury, close to signing Jorge Salinas
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann says Barcelona ‘developed perfectly’ under Hansi Flick, claiming their Champions League exit owed to bad luck after red cards, and praising their title win in Spain.
Barcelona are close to signing Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas after 7 assists in 32 as Racing win La Liga 2. Deal for the 19-year-old could be sealed by 30 June, per Sport.
Lamine Yamal returns to Spain’s XI vs Saudi Arabia. Pedri starts at No 10, Pau Cubarsí partners Laporte. Ferran Torres and Gavi drop to the bench alongside Eric and Joan Garcia.
Toni Fernandez, 17, enters last year of his 2027 deal without a renewal offer amid interest from Alaves, Sevilla and Oviedo. He joins Barça’s pre-season with Flick, then likely returns to Barça Atlètic.
Marc Casado plans to leave after talks with Flick. He rejects Turkey, prefers top European league. Atlético, Betis and Real Sociedad keen. Barça seek around €20m, ideally before 30 June.
Liverpool track Lucas Herrington, a defender also targeted by Barcelona, while PSG could rival them for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after moving Kang-in Lee toward Atletico.
Luis de la Fuente rejects Messi comparisons, calling Yamal a ‘genius’ but coy on his minutes as he recovers from a hamstring issue before Spain’s must-win vs Saudi Arabia.
After Netherlands’ 5-1 win, Frenkie de Jong defends his style, saying long passes depend on game moments and calls for fairer valuation. He completed 96% passes in 59 minutes.
Marc Bernal joins Gavi in backing a move for Julián Álvarez, named by Bernal as the player he would sign for Barcelona amid pursuit to replace Robert Lewandowski.
Barça are tracking Trabzonspor’s Christ Inao Oulai after his World Cup surge. The 20-year-old’s energy and pressing fit Flick’s needs, but a €50m price makes a move unlikely.
Saudi coach Georgios Donis calls Lamine Yamal ‘the biggest talent’, saying he has begun to replace Messi at Barça, and notes Spain lack one-on-one threat without Yamal and Nico Williams.
Title suggests Man Utd face a Rashford twist and are urged to hijack a £112m move for Yan Diomande, a player also linked with Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal says Messi’s longevity is unique, and foresees moving from the wing into central areas to escape triple-marking. He feels more decisive inside but will stay wide for Barça for now.
Manchester United are linked with free agent Robert Lewandowski after his Barcelona exit, considering him among several striker options to support Benjamin Sesko.
Spain seek first World Cup win after 0-0 vs Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal, limited to around 19-20 minutes last game, may not start against Saudi Arabia in Atlanta.
Spain coach De la Fuente hails Lamine Yamal as a ‘genius’, says he is fit to start vs Saudi Arabia but may be limited to around an hour after a 20-minute cameo vs Cape Verde.
Raphinha tears a hamstring playing for Brazil vs Haiti, likely ending his World Cup. Recurring thigh issues worry Barcelona after a stop-start season despite 21 goals and 7 assists amid Saudi interest.
Dani Rodriguez, 20, plans to leave Barça for more first-team chances, with Dinamo Zagreb interested. Club may extend then loan or sell with buy-back to keep future control.
Keeper Iñaki Peña is set to join Panathinaikos permanently for under €3m after a loan at Elche, having been told he was not in Hansi Flick’s plans.
Tottenham plan renewal talks with Micky van de Ven, a Barça centre-back target. His deal runs to 2029, Liverpool not pursuing. Any extension would further block a Camp Nou move.
Title indicates Lamine Yamal names a World Cup rival he idolises, not Messi or Ronaldo.
Ex-sporting chief Ramon Planes says Barça fast-tracked Pedri’s signing after Marbella games, trusting scouting over data and sealing it in a week. He sees Pedri best as an advanced No 8.
Spurs cool interest in ex-La Masia defender Sergi Dominguez, clearing a path for Lazio. The Dinamo Zagreb centre-back is valued at €11-12m after a double-winning season.
