Barcelona raise Rodri offer as Ferran Torres nears PSG exit
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of 18-year-old left-back Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito, with the Ecuadorian formally joining Barça Atlètic.
Roony Bardghji has undergone successful surgery after tearing his right ACL. The Barcelona winger is expected to be out for at least 7 months.
Ferran Torres missed Barcelona training as a big-money move to Paris Saint-Germain nears. Personal terms are agreed and the clubs are now close to a final deal.
Opta’s supercomputer makes Barcelona favourites for the 2026-27 La Liga title with a 45.6% chance, predicting Hansi Flick’s side to finish 1st.
Former Barcelona manager Xavi has agreed to become Netherlands head coach, replacing Ronald Koeman, and wants Patrick Kluivert on his staff.
Barcelona want a left-footed centre-back after Rodri and Joao Cancelo, though Hansi Flick prioritises a striker. Aymeric Laporte and Castello Lukeba are under consideration.
After Barcelona declined Rashford’s £26m option and signed Anthony Gordon instead, Michael Carrick said the forward has returned to Manchester United training in 'great spirits'.
Goalkeeper Áron Yaakobishvili is finalising a permanent move from Barcelona to Almería for €2m-€3m, with Barça set to keep 50-60% of his rights.
Barcelona have raised their Rodri bid to €55m plus €10m in add-ons, with €5m tied to appearances seen as virtually guaranteed, taking the offer close to €65m.
Deco has held talks with Lautaro Martínez’s agent as Barcelona weigh striker alternatives. The Inter forward is an option if a move for Julián Alvarez fails.
Hector Fort is open to leaving Barcelona on loan for regular minutes, with Liverpool, Everton and Fulham interested in the 20-year-old right-back.
Tommy Marques is edging towards SC Braga after Rodri’s expected arrival and Brian Farinas’ rise left the 19-year-old outside Hansi Flick’s plans.
Karim Adeyemi made a flat Barcelona debut against Birmingham, then looked sharper in Udine. The piece says he is still adapting to Hansi Flick’s system.
Barcelona’s title defence starts later, with Hansi Flick’s side visiting Elche on 23 August after World Cup delays. Anthony Gordon has arrived, while Ferran Torres could join Paris Saint-Germain.
Barcelona will face Atletico Madrid in the 2027 Spanish Super Cup in Istanbul from 2-7 February, with all matches at Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
Brian Farinas is set to stay at Barcelona, with renewal talks under way after Frenkie de Jong’s injury prompted Hansi Flick to keep the 20-year-old midfielder.
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Barcelona defender Jules Kounde as a cheaper alternative to Ezri Konsa, with Mikel Arteta seeking cover at centre-back and right-back.
