Barcelona accelerate deals amid De Jong injury concern
Centre-back Andres Cuenca, 19, leaves Barcelona for Cesc Fàbregas’ Como after a loan at Sporting Gijón and a 2024 first-team debut, bidding an emotional goodbye.
Frenkie de Jong has a significant right knee issue and could be out up to four months. Barça are angered by the Netherlands’ use of painkillers and may halt Marc Casadó’s exit, preferring in-house cover.
Karim Adeyemi lands in Barcelona for medicals and to sign a long-term deal after agreement with Dortmund, set to join an attack already boosted by Anthony Gordon.
Roony Bardghji, sidelined by arrivals of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, draws interest from Premier League, Bundesliga, Eredivisie, Ligue 1, Primeira Liga and Serie A. Prefers a loan to stay tied to Barça.
Nico Williams explains turning down Barcelona to renew with Athletic until 2035 amid pressure and vandalism, saying: ‘I made the right decision.’ He remains focused with Spain at the World Cup.
PSG, driven by Luis Enrique, pitch Ferran Torres as first attacking option off the bench. Barça await player’s decision before talks. Valued at €50m, fee seen as obstacle for Paris.
Pau Cubarsí hailed Spain’s 2-0 win over France, saying they ‘shut a lot of mouths’ after doubts over defence and goalkeeping, stressing the importance of a clean sheet.
Marc-André ter Stegen skips Barça training with permission as Ajax loan nears. Final fiscal details pending before travel to Amsterdam for medical and signing.
Atlético Madrid are weighing a move for Ronald Araújo after exits in defence. Talks over Julián Álvarez could open a dialogue, with Diego Simeone an admirer of the Barça centre-back.
Arsenal plan a new push for Julián Álvarez, with Atlético preferring a Premier League sale. Barcelona remain confident as the striker prioritises a move to the Camp Nou.
Barça foresee 2027 Fair Play curbs due to Camp Nou works, so they advanced €210m to front-load signings across summer and January. Gordon done, Adeyemi close, Julián Álvarez priority, João Cancelo targeted, CB possible.
Hansi Flick invites 16-year-old Orian Goren to train with Barcelona’s first team in pre-season. The 2009-born midfielder is eyed for a step up to Barça Atlètic.
Barça track ex-La Masia winger Estanis Pedrola’s market. With a 50% sell-on, they could profit if Oviedo complete a €1m-€1.5m move from Sampdoria after his strong Las Palmas loan.
Barcelona monitor Cristian Romero as he seeks a move, though their priority is a forward. Inter are also keen, while Tottenham’s 2029 deal gives them leverage on any fee.
Lamine Yamal’s Barcelona home faced an attempted burglary after Spain’s 2-0 win over France. Security intervened and police are investigating. He is expected to be fit for the World Cup final.
Aymeric Laporte was offered to Barcelona after a standout World Cup alongside Pau Cubarsí, but a deal is unlikely due to strained relations with Athletic Club.
During Rashford talks, Man United demanded Marc Bernal in the deal. Barcelona and the youngster refused, with Barça instead pivoting to Anthony Gordon.
