Barcelona move to tie down Raphinha as Yamal earns Ballon d'Or backing
Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to reach 50 assists, moving to 51 with two for Raphinha in Barcelona's 3-1 win over Sevilla and surpassing Vinicius Junior's mark.
Barcelona are among several European clubs monitoring FC Copenhagen midfielder Ilyas Houira, a 15-year-old Morocco youth international also tracked by Dortmund and Premier League sides.
Andreas Christensen has a left thigh strain and is set to miss weeks after Barcelona's 3-1 win over Sevilla, leaving Flick short in central defence before a tough October run.
Anthony Gordon said he feels 'overjoyed' at Barcelona after seven appearances, named Steven Gerrard his role model and said Marc Bernal has surprised him most.
Marc Bernal is set to sign a new long-term Barcelona deal with a €500 million release clause, underlining the 19-year-old midfielder's growing role under Hansi Flick.
Karim Adeyemi's fast start has made Barcelona's €22 million deal look shrewd, with the forward delivering five goal contributions in 305 minutes under Hansi Flick.
Hansi Flick has entered a third season at Barcelona, his longest elite managerial spell, after winning five trophies and starting 2026/27 with eight straight wins.
On-loan Barcelona midfielder Marc Casadó has undergone surgery on a fractured right clavicle after Deportivo La Coruña's draw with Real Betis, with no return date set.
Karim Adeyemi has joined Germany earlier than planned after Lennart Karl's muscle problem, a boost for the Barcelona forward after his strong start under Hansi Flick.
Raphinha's 14 goals in eight games have lifted him to fifth among Barcelona's top-scoring Brazilians on 89, five behind Ronaldinho and closing on the club's top 10.
With most of Barcelona away on international duty, Hansi Flick has scheduled only four training sessions before a week off, while Raphinha faces long-haul travel with Brazil.
Gavi admitted pressure has grown since his teenage debut, reflected on patience after injury, and praised Lamine Yamal’s mentality and potential to be 'one of the greatest'.
Lamine Yamal showed support for Atlético Madrid defender Marc Pubill on Instagram after the Madrid derby win, backing his Spain team-mate following an impressive display.
Barcelona have held talks with JJ Gabriel's camp as the 15-year-old Manchester United talent favours Spain. Real Madrid are also pushing, though no deal is done.
Lamine Yamal said Barcelona are 'superior' to Arsenal and would find that style comfortable, while naming Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich as tougher tests for Hansi Flick's side.
Barcelona sent scouting chief Joao Amaral to watch Athletico Paranaense defender Arthur Dias, the 19-year-old Brazil call-up valued at around €30 million.
Barcelona have agreed a partnership with Nespresso until 2031, making it the club's official coffee house, with a gradual rollout at Spotify Camp Nou VIP areas.
Diego Simeone hailed Barcelona as 'playing a different sport', praising Flick's side after eight wins from eight, 36 goals, Raphinha's 12 and Yamal's seven in a flying start.
A report claims Manchester United are plotting a £129m move for Fermin Lopez, but Barcelona see him as essential, and the midfielder is poised to stay until 2031.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have criticised FIFA's merged international break, with Joan Laporta saying it 'makes no sense' as clubs fear disruption, congestion and injuries.
Raphinha is set to appoint a new agent in the coming days, clearing the final hurdle to renew with Barcelona. Deco said an agreement is in place for the captain to stay until 2030.
Raphinha backed Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or, saying 'Undoubtedly, yes' and insisting the Barcelona forward 'has everything' - numbers, titles and decisive impact for Barca and Spain.
