Fabrizio Romano says Spurs were prepared to pay £35m to hijack Barcelona transfer

Fabrizio Romano has said that Tottenham Hotspur tried their best to hijack Barcelona’s move for Brazilian sensation Vitor Roque last summer, hinting that the club could now try again to sign the youngster this summer. Roque is widely viewed as one of the best-attacking talents to emerge from Brazilian football over the last few years. The striker …

Barcelona consider €50m-rated transfer target a profile ‘similar to Dembele’

It is public knowledge at this point that FC Barcelona want to sign a new pivot midfielder in the upcoming summer transfer window. Along with that, there is also a search for a top left-winger before next season, with manager Xavi Hernandez and sporting director Deco seeing it as a key addition to improving the …

Barcelona set sights on 18-goal Premier League striker as Lewandowski replacement

Over the past few weeks, the rumblings around the future of Robert Lewandowski at FC Barcelona have started to gather momentum. The 35-year-old hitman has recovered his form after a slow start this season and has been in good touch in the second half of the campaign. However, there are some within the Blaugrana hierarchy who are …

Barcelona view La Liga rivals as a favourable destination for 21-year-old forward

Ansu Fati is one of many Barcelona youngsters set to return to Camp Nou after the end of their respective loan spells. Once regarded as the next big thing in European football, injuries have been a lot kinder to Fati this season. But his progress at Brighton has been stifled nonetheless, with the player struggling …

Barcelona wish to sign PSG coach for free in 2025 – report

With Barcelona announcing Xavi Hernandez’s continuity as manager for another season, the talks for a new head coach have been put on the backburner for now. However, it appears that Barcelona are already starting to prepare a list of candidates to replace the former midfielder once his contract expires in 2025. Luis Enrique on Barcelona’s …

Barcelona set to improve release clause of 16-year-old club heir in fear of PSG

According to a report from AS, Barcelona are planning to increase Lamine Yamal’s release clause to deter major European clubs like Paris Saint-Germain from trying to sign him. Beyond the on-ground activities, Yamal’s most significant role during the summer will likely involve a potential revision of his current contract with the club, which runs until 2026. …

Three forward players that Xavi has on his wishlist, one is an ‘absolute priority’

Xavi has made it clear that he wants to improve his team for the upcoming season and to do so, he has requested the addition of two or three new players. As such, according to a report from SPORT, he has already pinpointed his top choices: Nico Williams, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Dani Olmo, as believes these players can strengthen …

Agent of Barcelona attacker opens door to permanent exit

The agent of Barcelona forward Vitor Roque has suggested his client will seek a permanent move if he fails to secure regular playing time. The Catalan giants paid around €30m (£26m) to recruit Roque from Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense in the January transfer window. After failing to score in his first three La Liga fixtures, Roque got up and …

Barcelona only trust one player in the attack, five forwards are transferable

Although there have been brief glimpses of hope and a few memorable games, Barcelona have found it difficult to maintain the form needed to compete at an elite level. The imminence of a trophyless campaign has led to introspection within the club, sparking debate about the changes that are required to restore Barça’s pedigree. Alongside …

Barcelona 2023 signing rejected Tottenham’s €30 million+ proposal last summer

Barcelona have always had an eye on the Brazilian market for up-and-coming young talents, which led them to the capture of Vitor Roque last summer. The 19-year-old striker was signed from Athletico Paranaense in the summer of 2023, even though his arrival to Europe was delayed until the winter earlier this year. Barcelona shelled out …