Barcelona agree €80m deal for Anthony Gordon, eye Oyarzabal as Álvarez alternative
Barcelona aim to finalise Racing Santander defender Jorge Salinas, 19, next week. Personal terms are set, with a move before 30 June preferred to avoid his clause rising from €8m to €16m.
Pedri praises Julian Alvarez and says he wants ‘the best players at Barcelona’, but notes many things must happen as Atletico Madrid’s fee and tense relations complicate any move.
Deco is reportedly pushing to sign Joao Cancelo permanently after strong World Cup displays. Talks with Al-Hilal involve Jorge Mendes, with Marc Casado possibly a makeweight.
With Atlético refusing to sell Julián Álvarez, Barça are working on Real Sociedad’s Mikel Oyarzabal as alternative, per El Chiringuito TV. The Spain forward impressed with a brace and Man of the Match.
After Barça cooled interest in Alessandro Bastoni, Real Madrid are monitoring the Inter defender, with Nico Schlotterbeck also highly rated, per The Athletic.
On turning 39, Lionel Messi replied ‘Muchas gracias!’ to Barça’s social post, acknowledging his former club while shining at the World Cup.
Messi, 39, says he is not thinking about 2030 yet: ‘I’m living one day at a time… I will continue as long as I can contribute, feel good physically, and help my teammates.’
Predicted Spain XI includes Barça’s Lamine Yamal and Pedri, with Dani Olmo kept in. Possible lineup: Simon, Porro, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella, Pedri, Rodri, Olmo, Yamal, Oyarzabal, N Williams.
Barça goalkeeper Joan García appears in a Spider-Man: Brand New Day advert, receiving a message from Tom Holland after showcasing new gloves.
Barça pay €70m plus €10m in add-ons for Anthony Gordon until 2031: €5m tied to major trophies, €1m per season if he plays 60% of games. Newcastle keep a sell-on. Flick wants his pace, pressing and depth.
Aston Villa are in talks to sign a former Barcelona player, per Fabrizio Romano, as Unai Emery shapes his squad for the new season.
Barcelona may face Udinese in early August in Italy as part of a low-travel pre-season. Flick’s side will train at St George’s Park and play Birmingham City, with the Gamper Trophy set for 19 August.
Barça expect about €400k in training compensation if Sergi Altimira joins Sporting CP from Betis for €18m plus €4m add-ons, providing a small but useful financial boost this summer.
Ansu Fati nears a permanent €11m move to Monaco after 11 goals in Ligue 1. Barcelona keep a right of first refusal and a 30% sell-on clause, safeguarding future options and revenue.
