Barcelona set Álvarez deadline, Adeyemi announcement delayed
Javier Tebas says Barcelona are back to the 1:1 rule after sales like Lewandowski and Ansu Fati, enabling euro-for-euro spending. Anthony Gordon’s wage is seen as manageable and Karim Adeyemi is set to arrive.
Ahead of Argentina vs Spain, Messi calls the 2007 photo with baby Lamine Yamal ‘incredible’. The Barça winger chases a historic Euro-World Cup double, with Argentina planning to contain his threat.
Barça set a 31 July deadline to sign Julián Álvarez, with Atlético refusing to sell despite huge offers. If stalled, Deco and Flick will pivot to alternatives like Benjamin Sesko, Kroupi or internal options.
Despite Frenkie de Jong facing up to four months out, Barça still plan to sell Marc Casadó this summer, with the 22-year-old outside Hansi Flick’s plans and on the exit ramp for funds.
Winger Alex Gonzalez, 19, has jumped from Damm to Barça’s first-team preseason under Hansi Flick, impressing in double sessions. Versatile across the frontline, he is contracted to 2028 and could feature on 24 July.
Xavi says his next step could be managing a national team, eyeing a World Cup or EURO role for family balance after leaving Barcelona in 2024.
Mbappé scores twice in France’s 6-4 loss to England, reaches 10 for the World Cup and overtakes Lionel Messi’s totals, but says: ‘Leo Messi will also score tomorrow.’ Barcelona fans await Spain vs Argentina.
Pau Cubarsí, after a stingy World Cup pairing with Aymeric Laporte for Spain, says he can ‘imagine’ playing with him at Barcelona, praising their comfort and complementary left-sided style.
Barcelona and Joao Cancelo want a permanent move, but Al-Hilal refuse a cut-price deal despite his Inzaghi rift. Barça target a fee under €10m and must submit a formal offer as talks enter a decisive phase.
Barça will listen to €50-60m bids for Jules Koundé amid Bayern interest. He is not formally for sale but not untouchable after a mixed club season despite strong World Cup displays for France.
Barça’s Karim Adeyemi deal is delayed until next week as Laporta and Deco remain in the USA for the World Cup. Announcement expected Wednesday, with the forward then set to join Hansi Flick’s squad.
