Barcelona weigh Raphinha offers, push for Jorge Salinas
Barcelona sounded out a second loan for Marcus Rashford, but Man United ‘are not keen’ on another loan. Barca had declined a permanent option after his rotation role last season.
Barça track Real Sociedad keeper Alex Remiro, who could cost under €15m, but Aston Villa lead interest. Any Barça move depends on resolving their crowded goalkeeping group.
Tottenham’s 19-year-old Luka Vuskovic, admired by Barcelona and Bayern, excelled on loan at Hamburg and is at the 2026 World Cup. Spurs insist he is not for sale despite Brighton’s £30m push.
Raphinha, an ‘untouchable’, has lucrative offers from Al Hilal and a Qatari club. Focused on the 2026 World Cup, he will decide after talks. Barca could demand a huge fee with his deal running to 2028.
Barcelona and Joao Cancelo expect to continue together despite Al Hilal talks. Barça view him as a priority, with Jorge Mendes exploring formulas, possibly involving Marc Casado.
Barca met Jan Virgili’s camp after Mallorca’s relegation slashed his buyback clause. Options include first-team stay, loan or resale, with Real Betis interested in the 19-year-old winger.
Real Madrid’s €55m signing of Marc Cucurella triggers FIFA solidarity, sending Barcelona about €1.35m for his academy training from ages 14-20.
Barca are in pole for 1.93m Australia defender Lucas Herrington of Colorado Rapids, contracted to 2029. The 18-year-old could join Barca Atletic as scouting shifts to more physical profiles.
Ex-La Masia defender Oscar Mingueza will leave Celta Vigo on a free. Arsenal and Newcastle lead the chase, with Arteta keen. A Juventus move is also mooted.
Juventus may sell Andrea Cambiaso to meet a €20m capital gain by June. Barcelona and Chelsea are interested, with a potential €40m fee mentioned in Italy.
Barca eye Girona’s Viktor Tsygankov as a low-cost, versatile winger, potentially available as a free agent. His manageable wages and La Liga experience suit Hansi Flick’s rotation needs.
Ex-Barcelona icon Lionel Messi, 38, hits a World Cup hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria, scoring on 17, 60 and 76 minutes.
Real Madrid urge UEFA to restart Negreira Case action, citing integrity concerns and seeking immediate disciplinary measures against Barcelona despite ongoing legal proceedings.
Barca lead Atletico for Racing Santander left-back Jorge Salinas after a 7-assist, promotion season. Talks target a deal near €16m, with options for a 2026/27 loan back and bonuses or player inclusion.
Atletico president Enrique Cerezo insists Julian Alvarez will stay, pointing to his contract and €500m clause, despite Barcelona preparing a potential €135m+€15m offer.
Deco holds informal talks with agent Javi Garrido and Javi Guerra’s father about Guerra and PSG’s Kang-in Lee. Barça monitor both but have no active negotiations.
Jules Kounde impresses at right-back in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal, completing 51/59 passes, winning 3/4 tackles and contributing eight defensive actions as he firms up his role.
