Barcelona contract moves as Kane cools, Christensen renews
Marcus Rashford is now likelier to stay at Manchester United after Barça signed Anthony Gordon. A Barcelona move hinges on Raphinha leaving, which he has not indicated he will do.
Barcelona set Marc Casado’s asking price at €20m amid Besiktas interest. The 22-year-old, capped twice by Spain, could leave as he is not first-choice under Hansi Flick.
Ex-Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski signs for Chicago Fire as a free agent until 2028, leaving Barça seeking a new No 9.
Frenkie de Jong exits after Netherlands lose to Morocco on penalties but shines with elite control and leadership. Barcelona view his form as a positive for Hansi Flick’s plans.
Barcelona lose a potential windfall as Oscar Mingueza leaves Celta Vigo on a free. A 50% sell-on was void without a transfer, after Juventus’s €20m January bid was rejected.
Barcelona plan a €130m post-World Cup bid for Julian Alvarez, banking on his desire to leave Atletico. Sales like Ansu Fati to Monaco and possible exits could fund it, with defensive reinforcements also eyed.
Andreas Christensen has accepted over a 50% wage cut to renew with Barcelona, securing his stay under Hansi Flick despite fitness issues.
Joan Laporta is sworn in on 7/1, outlining plans on Espai Barça, sporting success and finances. He will face questions on the Negreira case row with Florentino Pérez and the Julián Álvarez pursuit.
Free agent Dušan Vlahović has offered himself to Barcelona after rejecting Juventus and Besiktas, but Barça prefer Julián Álvarez or Harry Kane to replace Robert Lewandowski.
Marc-André ter Stegen is negotiating an initial loan to Ajax after falling behind Joan García and Wojciech Szczęsny at Barcelona. Salary share is a key point in talks.
Barcelona sounded out Harry Kane as Lewandowski’s replacement, but the 32-year-old intends to stay at Bayern and is set to renew. Barça still prioritise Julián Álvarez, though talks with Atlético are tough.
Ronald Araújo plans to stay at Barcelona until 2031 despite limited minutes and injury-hit 2025/26. He could become first captain if Ter Stegen departs, though competition at centre-back remains strong.
Barcelona will unveil their 2026/27 home kit on Tuesday, 6/30.
Barcelona are considering a €70m move for Bournemouth’s Alex Scott, viewing the 20-year-old as a long-term midfield option amid competition from Arsenal.
Barcelona tell Jan Virgili they will re-sign him if an attacker departs, with Roony Bardghji likely to go on loan. Thanks to 40% rights, Barça could bring the 19-year-old back from Mallorca for about €7m.
