Barcelona plan moves as Yamal focus grows
Roony Bardghji is attracting ‘more than ten’ suitors after Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi, with interest from clubs including Juventus, Ajax, Marseille and Premier League sides.
Alex Baena backs Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal before Spain-France, praising his dribbles, key passes and defensive work. Stats show 21 dribbles, 5 key passes, 8 tackles as Spain reach the semi-final.
Luis de la Fuente defends Pedri, saying Spain’s system differs from Barcelona’s and he can play as a 6, 8 or 10, after benching him v Belgium ahead of the France semi-final.
Barça track ex-La Masia CB Sergi Dominguez as Dinamo Zagreb set a €14m price. A sale would deliver around €2.8m via sell-on plus training compensation to Barcelona.
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal turns 19, says ‘what I want as a present is a win’, plays down pressure and eyes a big display against France, potentially facing teammate Jules Koundé.
Oscar says a 2022 free six-month move to Barcelona under Xavi collapsed because Samuel Umtiti could not be offloaded in time.
Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsí says he has ‘no fear’ of Kylian Mbappé before Spain-France, praising the forward’s decisive quality and urging 90-minute focus, while name-checking Lamine Yamal.
Shane Kluivert, 18, reports for Barcelona pre-season with father and club legend Patrick Kluivert, as Hansi Flick integrates youth amid reduced senior numbers.
Jules Koundé prioritises staying at Barcelona despite Bayern Munich interest, with the defender valued for versatility after strong World Cup form.
Barcelona near a deal for Karim Adeyemi for €22m plus add-ons. Laporta hails his pace, with a reported 37.28 km/h top speed and 3.60s over 30m, with a five-year contract expected, subject to final confirmation.
Spotlight on Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal against Mbappé as France face Spain for a World Cup final place, with calls for a statement display from the teenager after one goal so far.
Barcelona loan in 18-year-old left-back Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito to Barça Atlètic for 2026/27, with an option to buy, bolstering Juliano Belletti’s squad in Segunda Federación.
Barcelona ask La Liga to host first-half 2027-28 home games at Montjuic during Camp Nou roof installation, aligning with UEFA rules to keep league-phase matches in one stadium.
Laporta takes control of Barcelona’s pursuit of Julian Alvarez, holding direct talks with Gil Marin. Barça will wait until after the World Cup, insisting their limited offer stands despite Atleti’s stance.
