Barcelona eye title against Real Madrid, Zahavi in for Flick deal
Barça have bid for Club Brugge winger Jesse Bisiwu, keen to join. Plan mirrors Roony Bardghji route: modest fee, initial registration with the reserves, integration with first team.
Barça are assessing Anthony Gordon as a left-wing option if Marcus Rashford stays unresolved. Cost is very high, with Newcastle valuing him around £75-80m, complicating a move.
With Lamine Yamal out, Barça have won 8 of 9 this season without him, losing only 4-1 at Sevilla, easing fears over reliance as the title nears. He is out for the season with a hamstring issue.
Ferran Torres wants to stay at Barça despite no renewal talks amid suggestions he could be used in a deal for priority target Julián Álvarez. Lewandowski’s situation may shape Ferran’s role.
Barça plan a two-week camp at St George’s Park from 27 July to 8 August, including a friendly with Birmingham City, then matches in Nairobi and Morocco to generate around €10m.
Barcelona are monitoring Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi as they assess options to replace Robert Lewandowski, joining several Premier League clubs in the race.
Barça must resolve futures of Lewandowski, loanee Marcus Rashford and João Cancelo before market moves, with Flick to decide on roles, fees and whether to pursue permanent deals or alternatives.
Former Barça coach Xavi has held talks with Manchester United and would like a Premier League move.
Chelsea’s Wesley Fofana has been offered to Barça. Blues prefer a €30m sale, while Barcelona would consider a loan with option to buy as a non-priority centre-back alternative.
Agent Pini Zahavi is in Barcelona to finalise Hansi Flick’s renewal to 2028 with option to 2029, and to discuss Robert Lewandowski’s future, potentially on reduced wages amid interest from Juventus and Milan.
Monaco are set to trigger the €11m option to keep Ansu Fati, with talks in final stages after his 11 goals in 28 games. The 23-year-old could be Barça’s first summer departure.
Barça can clinch La Liga at Camp Nou if they avoid defeat to Real Madrid. They have won all 17 home league games, scored 52, conceded 9, and beat Madrid 2-1 last visit. Supercopa win adds belief.
Barça prioritise Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni at centre-back but await Hansi Flick’s full approval. Inter want €60m+, so Barça may seek a lower fee or swap. Deal not advanced yet.
