Barcelona weigh Alvarez move as Adeyemi nears unveiling
PSG boss Luis Enrique has reportedly called Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, but he is only one target and could still extend his Barça deal. No fresh movement is reported.
Lamine Yamal’s value has risen to €220m after Spain’s World Cup win, matching Erling Haaland as the world’s most valuable player. Pau Cubarsi also reached €100m.
Ferran Torres’ extra-time winner for Spain capped a long rise from self-doubt at Barcelona, where he sought psychological help before becoming a decisive figure for club and country.
Barcelona are considering a loan for left-back Jofre Torrents so he can gain regular senior minutes. Competition from Alejandro Balde and a possible Joao Cancelo deal could limit his chances.
Barcelona could raise their Julian Alvarez package to €120m through add-ons, but Atletico Madrid remain unmoved after rejecting €100m and maintaining their stance that he will not be sold as Barça’s 31 July deadline nears.
Sergio Busquets is in talks to start his coaching career at Barcelona with Juliano Belletti’s Barça Atlètic staff, aiming to learn within the club before pursuing a head coach role.
Barcelona are open to selling Marc Casado for at least €25m, with Al Ahli intensifying interest. The midfielder wants to stay, but European clubs are also monitoring his situation.
Ibrahim Diarra is back for Barcelona pre-season after an injury-hit year and aims to impress Hansi Flick, with the club managing him through a tailored fitness and nutrition plan.
Barcelona are unlikely to re-sign Jan Virgili after moving for Jesse Bisiwu. The Belgian is set to join for €8.5m, while Mallorca want to keep Virgili despite wider interest.
Raphinha will rejoin Barcelona on 27 July and travel to England for pre-season after his World Cup hamstring injury, giving Hansi Flick a timely senior attacking option.
Barcelona plan talks with Aymeric Laporte’s agent as Hansi Flick weighs a new centre-back. The Spain World Cup winner is seen as a left-footed, low-cost option with a release clause of less than €15m.
Ferran Torres, Barcelona’s World Cup final match-winner for Spain, has been linked with a shock move to Real Madrid, though PSG remain favourites as his contract enters its final year.
Barcelona had 16 World Cup representatives, with eight winning it for Spain. Ferran Torres scored the final winner, while Pau Cubarsi took the Young Player award.
Marcus Rashford congratulated Barcelona’s World Cup winners on Instagram, replying 'Barca boys' after Spain’s triumph featured eight members of Hansi Flick’s squad.
Rodri publicly backed Barcelona’s Ferran Torres after his World Cup-winning goal, calling him 'unfairly criticised' and leading chants for the Spain forward during celebrations in Madrid.
Barcelona’s Gavi said Leandro Paredes should not be suspended for the post-final brawl, despite the Argentina midfielder flooring Eric Garcia and grabbing him by the throat.
Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi became the youngest centre-back to win the World Cup and claimed FIFA’s Best Young Player award after Spain conceded just once all tournament.
After Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final, Barcelona midfielder Gavi told Lionel Messi on Instagram: 'You are the number 1, forever'.
Flick is planning for months without Frenkie de Jong after a serious knee injury. Surgery is likely, he will miss pre-season and the opening match against Elche, with Marc Bernal set for a bigger role.
Barcelona remain confident of signing Joao Cancelo permanently after the England camp, once details with Al-Hilal are resolved. Flick has Balde and academy cover in pre-season.
Barcelona are set to unveil Karim Adeyemi on Thursday once paperwork with Borussia Dortmund is finalised. The deal is €22m plus €7m in bonuses, with the forward already training individually.
