Barcelona get Raphinha boost as Yamal shines for Spain
Bayern Munich are reportedly targeting Jules Koundé for January after also being linked with Dani Olmo, though Barcelona’s defender may yet decide whether to entertain a move.
Joan Laporta said Barcelona wanted Lautaro Martínez ‘at all costs’, not Julián Álvarez, but Inter quickly made clear the striker was not for sale.
Barcelona are monitoring Estevão at Chelsea, but BBC Sport say there is no rift with Xabi Alonso. The winger wants more minutes after a limited league role.
Anthony Gordon scored England’s opener after Trent Alexander-Arnold told him at half-time to attack the back post in the win over the Czech Republic.
Anthony Gordon kept his hot streak going with England’s opener in a 2-0 win at Czechia, earning an 8.4 rating alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Barcelona have renewed interest in Sporting right-back Iván Fresneda. Deco and Hansi Flick have enquired, but any move depends on exits and Sporting lowering their €80m clause.
Barcelona have scrapped plans to open Camp Nou's third tier in phases. Licensing issues mean it will stay shut until next season, though capacity should still rise above 70,000.
Lamine Yamal earned a 10/10 after scoring twice and assisting in Spain’s 4-1 win over Croatia, with Barcelona teammates Pedri and Pau Cubarsí also praised.
Lamine Yamal scored twice and set up Marc Pubill as Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in the Nations League, with the Barcelona winger central to La Roja’s win in Seville.
Roony Bardghji is progressing in his recovery from an ACL rupture, sharing gym work after surgery as the Barcelona winger targets a return later this season.
Raphinha won La Liga Player of the Month for September, his second straight award, after nine goal contributions in four games, including hat-tricks against Racing Santander and Sevilla.
Raphinha eased Barcelona fears after Brazil substituted him with ‘muscle discomfort’ in a friendly against Australia, saying his thighs are ‘alright’ after the match.
Barcelona and Florentino Pérez will attend a Madrid conciliation hearing on 25 November after the club challenged his Negreira case remarks as false, defamatory and damaging.
Joan Laporta said Barcelona’s pursuit of Julián Álvarez is over and relations with Atlético have been repaired after their summer dispute over the striker.
Espanyol sporting director Monchi apologised after backing Lamine Yamal for the Ballon d'Or, saying he chose the Barcelona winger out of national pride and 'should have named anyone else'.
Lamine Yamal has made 18 goal contributions in 10 games for Barcelona and Spain, adding 38 key passes and 39 dribbles as his blistering start draws Europe’s attention.
Bayern Munich are reportedly considering a January move for Dani Olmo as contingency plans amid uncertainty over Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala.
Anthony Gordon headed in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross to put England ahead against Czechia, days after another Barcelona-Real Madrid link-up for Thomas Tuchel’s side.
