Barcelona lose Dro Fernández as youth focus shifts to new defensive signings
Rashford has impressed on loan at Barcelona under Hansi Flick but lacks starts. Barça’s finances may block a permanent move, with PSG ready to pounce. Option to buy, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha.
Bayern are in talks to extend Harry Kane beyond 2027. Despite Barcelona interest as Lewandowski’s future is uncertain, chiefs say he feels settled in Munich after prolific seasons and titles.
Barcelona must win final league-phase match to reach Champions League last 16 directly under Hansi Flick, avoiding play-offs. Statistical preview focuses on form, permutations and key trends.
With Marc-André ter Stegen loaned to Girona, Barcelona will not elect a new captain. Araujo, De Jong, Raphinha and Pedri continue; armband passes by seniority when they are absent.
Barça agree loan for 19-year-old Defensor Sporting left-back Patricio Pacifico, €1.8m buy option plus add-ons. Versatile LB/CB to start with Barça B. Fabrizio Romano: “here we go”.
Teen Dro Fernández rejects new deal to join PSG for over €8m despite €6m clause. Laporta calls it “unpleasant”. Flick frustrated after giving 17-year-old debut; only 148 minutes for Barça.
Laporta says Barça aim to fight on all fronts: defend Super Cup momentum, stay top in La Liga, progress directly to Champions League last 16 and push in Copa del Rey. “The goal is to win as many as we can.”
Arsenal track Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon, dubbed the “new Pedri”. Deep-lying playmaker, U20 Brazil winner, contract to 2029. Bayern previously watched him; fee expected to be modest.
Milan push for Leon Goretzka on a free, holding talks with his agents. Barcelona, Atlético Madrid and Tottenham also keen. Salary cut, commissions and competition are key hurdles.
Barça agree to sign 18-year-old Genk defender Juwensley Onstein. Medical done; joins Barça Atlètic under Juliano Belletti. Chose Barcelona amid other offers; part of Joao Amaral’s scouting push.
Barcelona have a verbal agreement to extend Fermin Lopez until June 2031, per Fabrizio Romano. Improved salary, deal could be signed this week. La Masia, Deco, 20 goal contributions, Xavi.
