Barcelona close in on Rodri as captaincy plans emerge
Barcelona are set to sign Joao Cancelo on a free after he terminated his Al-Hilal deal, avoiding an expected €8m-€10m fee.
Barcelona are considering Viktor Gyokeres after Ferran Torres' exit to PSG, but no bid has been made.
Barcelona face a development call on Xavi Espart, whose right-back role may offer the clearest route, even if his midfield game looks more natural.
Barcelona remain in contact with Marcus Rashford's camp and could yet explore a return, despite previously passing on a £26m permanent deal.
Rodri arrived in Barcelona to seal a £65m move from Manchester City, calling it a 'dream' and saying he wants to win the Champions League with Barca.
Braga are closing in on Barcelona midfielder Tommy Marques in a deal worth €10m plus €2m in add-ons, as Barca look to raise funds.
Barcelona have sold defender Jofre Torrents to Ajax, with the Dutch club paying about €5m for 50% of the 19-year-old's playing rights.
Barcelona want to monitor Belgian winger Jesse Bisiou after his two goals against Basel, with advice to ignore the hype and settle alongside Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona have terminated Alan Godoy's contract, ending the 23-year-old forward's spell after loans and no clear first-team pathway.
Raphinha is set to be Barcelona captain for 2026-27, with Frenkie de Jong in line for vice-captain after a fresh long-term injury setback.
Rodri said it is a 'dream' to join Barcelona after landing in the city, adding that Barca will 'go for the Champions League and for everything'.
Rodri is expected to join Barcelona and could take No. 16 if Fermin Lopez switches, with No. 14 and other vacated shirts also available.
