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- [Hansi Flick surprises with 22-year-old reserve team defender inclusion in Barcelona training](https://futboltimes.com/hansi-flick-surprises-with-22-year-old-reserve-team-defender-inclusion-in-barcelona-training/): The latest Barcelona training session before facing Elche featured an unexpected participant as Senegalese defender Mamadou Mbacke joined the first-team group once again. The young centre-back had been involved in several sessions during Xavi Hernandez’s tenure but had not yet caught the attention of current head coach Hansi Flick. Mbacke’s reappearance is particularly notable because his future at the club was uncertain only a few months ago. During the summer, reports suggested that he might seek a move away, yet he decided to remain with Barcelona Atlètic. The 22-year-old has previous experience with the reserve team of Villarreal and Los [&hellip;]
- [Camp Nou’s third tier begins to take shape as Barcelona continue renovation progress](https://futboltimes.com/camp-nous-third-tier-begins-to-take-shape-as-barcelona-continue-renovation-progress/): Despite earlier optimism that FC Barcelona’s upcoming La Liga match against Girona might take place at the Spotify Camp Nou, the club has now officially confirmed that the game will be played at the Estadi Lluís Companys in Montjuïc. Meanwhile, significant progress continues at the Camp Nou site. According to Mundo Deportivo, the construction of the stadium’s third ring has already begun, with two new sections of stands being installed above the VIP boxes in recent days. This marks the start of a new and crucial phase in the stadium’s extensive redevelopment. At present, the club’s main focus is on [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona open to selling €60m player amid Tottenham and Saudi interest - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-open-to-selling-e60m-player-amid-tottenham-and-saudi-interest-report/): FC Barcelona remain at the centre of transfer speculation, and the latest development could see one of their high-profile players heading for the exit. According to Fichajes, the Catalan giants have decided to put Dani Olmo up for sale. While Hansi Flick values the Spaniard’s talent, he reportedly does not see him as a regular starter for next season. The Barcelona coach believes the team needs players with greater physical reliability, prompting the club to be open to offers amid concrete interest from the Premier League and the Saudi Pro League. Why Barcelona are considering a sale Last season, Olmo [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona appoint Joao Amaral as new Head of scouting](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-appoint-joao-amaral-as-new-head-of-scouting/): In their ongoing bid to secure the best young talent and maintain a competitive edge, Barcelona have made a significant addition to their Sporting Directorate. The Catalan giants, as highlighted by Fabrizio Romano, have appointed Joao Amaral as the club’s new scouting director, with the Portuguese executive set to assume his duties immediately. The decision comes after weeks of discussions between the two parties, culminating in an agreement that brings Amaral to the Camp Nou from the Portuguese side, Rio Ave, where he held the position of Sporting Director. His arrival is seen as a strategic move to further enhance [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona outcast only wanted by Celta Vigo under two conditions - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-outcast-only-wanted-by-celta-vigo-under-two-conditions-report/): FC Barcelona faced a major dilemma during the 2024/25 season when club captain Marc-Andre Ter Stegen suffered a long-term injury. The Catalan club had Inaki Pena as the reserve goalkeeper who emerged as the immediate option. However, Deco moved swiftly to convince Wojciech Szczesny to come out of retirement and join Barcelona as an emergency signing. The Pole arrived at the club immediately but did not play a single minute under the Spanish Super Cup in January. Meanwhile, Flick continued to place his trust in Pena who kept improving with every passing performance. However, something changed in January and the [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona captain set to undergo surgery tomorrow in Bordeaux](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-captain-set-to-undergo-surgery-tomorrow-in-bordeaux/): FC Barcelona began pre-season preparation in some fashion yesterday, beating Vissel Kobe 3-1 in Japan with goals from Eric Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and Dro emerging as the goalscorers, and they look to continue in a similar fashion as they continue to build towards the 2025/26 season. Even as Hansi Flick continues to take care of things on the pitch, the likes of Joan Laporta and Deco are likely to be working overtime off it, to try and sort out the registrations of new signings and have the squad ready for La Liga without drama. One player whose future at Barcelona [&hellip;]
- [Report: Barcelona could sell 23-year-old player this summer – asking price set](https://futboltimes.com/report-barcelona-could-sell-23-year-old-player-this-summer-asking-price-set/): FC Barcelona played their first pre-season game of the 2025–26 season against Vissel Kobe yesterday, cruising to a 3–1 win. Hansi Flick&#8217;s men delivered a solid performance given the circumstances, with Eric Garcia, Roony Bardghji, and Dro getting on the scoresheet. The German coach used two different XIs in the two halves against the Japanese side. At left-back, Alejandro Balde started the game but was replaced at half-time, with Jofre Torrents taking his place ahead of Gerard Martin in that position. This decision from Flick may well have been a subtle hint at the pecking order of left-backs this upcoming [&hellip;]
- [Injury-hit Real Madrid star refuses quiet farewell – working at 200% to return for preseason](https://futboltimes.com/injury-hit-real-madrid-star-refuses-quiet-farewell-working-at-200-to-return-for-preseason/): Real Madrid had a forgettable 2024-25 season in which they were unable to win any major trophy despite being one of the most star-studded teams in Europe. The Merengues faced several problems in that season, and the club and their new coach, Xabi Alonso, still have a lot of work to do to get rid of these problems. One of the most prominent of these problems was the very thin defensive line, as Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and David Alaba all remained out of action for almost the entirety of the season, and Ferland Mendy also spent a good part [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona considering loan move to allow 18-year-old quarry winger to develop - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-considering-loan-move-to-allow-18-year-old-quarry-winger-to-develop-report/): FC Barcelona are blessed to have an academy like La Masia that keeps on producing talents who are ready for first-team football. This makes the club self-sufficient on many occasions, allowing them to save money in the transfer market. A player like Lamine Yamal would not be attainable for Barcelona in today&#8217;s financial landscape but instead, it was someone they had in their own academy who they identified at a very young age, developed and now reaping the rewards of. The next crop of academy talents and recent acquisitions for the club&#8217;s youth ranks promises to be exciting, and one [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona and Bayern Munich enter the race for €60m-rated Liverpool star - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-and-bayern-munich-enter-the-race-for-e60m-rated-liverpool-star-report/): FC Barcelona have had a decent summer transfer window so far. Although they might not be spending as much as some of their rivals are in the market, the Catalan club already has a well-sorted squad and has managed to bring in Joan Garcia, Marcus Rashford, and Roony Bardghji. The Catalan club does not have the need to spend truckloads of money in the transfer market, as La Masia makes the club very self-sufficient. Every season, there are players from the reserve team who break into the first-team setup and become key starters or important pieces of squad depth. While [&hellip;]
- [Real Madrid could launch a late-market move for 26-year-old Liverpool star - Report](https://futboltimes.com/real-madrid-could-launch-a-late-market-move-for-26-year-old-liverpool-star-report/): Real Madrid have already made several moves in this summer transfer window to strengthen their team, mainly the defence. The Merengues have added some very exciting players, including Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras, and all of them are expected to be the starters in their backline for the next season. However, even with these additions, one can argue that they still have a rather weak central defence. The physical conditions of players like Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Eder Militao, and the poor form of Raul Asencio, raise doubts about who will partner with Huijsen in the centre [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona squad arrives at the Ciutat Esportiva ready to travel to Japan - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-squad-arrives-at-the-ciutat-esportiva-ready-to-travel-to-japan-report/): It really does feel like there is no week at FC Barcelona that goes on seamlessly without some kind of drama. When the Marcus Rashford deal was agreed like clockwork and he was announced in the next few days, fans would have been forgiven for thinking that this week might progress smoothly. Yet, the biggest drama of the week comes in the form of Barcelona&#8217;s pre-season trip to Japan, where they are expected to take on Vissel Kobe. The &#8220;will they, won&#8217;t they&#8221; saga has been going on for the past couple of days, but the squad still remains in [&hellip;]
- [Romano confirms MLS club intend to make Tottenham attacker ‘star of their project’](https://futboltimes.com/romano-confirms-mls-club-intend-to-make-tottenham-attacker-star-of-their-project/): Tottenham Hotspur have had a very interesting transfer window so far. Having let go of Ange Postecoglou early in the summer, the club brought in Thomas Frank from Brentford and took some time lining up their transfer targets with the Danish tactician. Ultimately, the first major move that Spurs made this summer was to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. It was a huge coup for the London club, which has now brought in a ceiling-rising player, while the negotiations for Morgan Gibbs-White seem to have hit a roadblock with the player rejoining Forest pre-season training. While the arrival of [&hellip;]
- [Chelsea have no plans to sign €120m Newcastle United star, confident in current strikers](https://futboltimes.com/chelsea-have-no-plans-to-sign-e120m-newcastle-united-star-confident-in-current-strikers/): Chelsea FC have firmly rejected being used as a pawn in transfer market bidding wars, with the club aware that their name is often leveraged to inflate player prices. In a recent update, it’s clear the Blues are sticking to a disciplined approach this summer, focusing only on targets that fit their long-term vision under manager Enzo Maresca. Contrary to speculation, as per Ben Jacobs, Chelsea have made no approach for Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak during the current transfer window. The €120 million-rated Swedish forward, who has recently informed Newcastle of his desire to explore a move away [&hellip;]
- [Marcus Rashford looking to follow in the footsteps of Thierry Henry at Barcelona - Report](https://futboltimes.com/marcus-rashford-looking-to-follow-in-the-footsteps-of-thierry-henry-at-barcelona-report/): FC Barcelona announced the arrival of Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United yesterday, presenting him with the #14 jersey. The attacker comes to Spain as the first English player to don the Blaugrana since Gary Lineker in the late 1980s. Rashford was beaming during his presentation at Barcelona and was pictured with the #14 jersey. While the expectation was that he might take the #19 jersey, which was vacant after Lamine Yamal moved to the #10, the 27-year-old decided to go down another route. The #14 jersey is an iconic jersey at Barcelona, worn by the legendary Johan Cruyff. [&hellip;]
- [Two La Liga clubs eyeing 33-year-old Barcelona player amid contract termination talks – Report](https://futboltimes.com/two-la-liga-clubs-eyeing-33-year-old-barcelona-player-amid-contract-termination-talks-report/): FC Barcelona were supposed to depart on their pre-season tour today, but the Japan tour has been cancelled. It remains to be seen if the South Korean tour goes ahead as scheduled. If not, the club needs to make emergency plans to revamp the pre-season. The team needs to start playing matches to get back into rhythm. Other teams around Europe have already played their first pre-season friendlies, except for the ones that participated in the Club World Cup, and Hansi Flick will be keen to have a solution very soon. One player who was not expected to be a [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona have agreed deal in principle to sell 23-year-old player](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-have-agreed-deal-in-principle-to-sell-23-year-old-player/): FC Barcelona continue to make moves in the summer transfer window. The club officially announced the signing of Marcus Rashford on a loan deal with an option to buy, and he is the second addition they are making ahead of the new season, after Joan Garcia. However, even as the club continues to make signings, they also need to make sales to move on players who no longer have a place in Hansi Flick&#8217;s plans. Now, as per the Athletic&#8217;s Barcelona correspondent Pol Ballús via Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona have agreed a deal in principle with Portuguese club SC Braga for [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona identify three forwards to replace Lewandowski in 2026 – Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-identify-three-forwards-to-replace-lewandowski-in-2026-report/): FC Barcelona have a well-rounded squad to compete on all fronts in the 2025/26 season. Hansi Flick led the team to a domestic treble in 2024/25 and will be hoping to build on the foundation and bring back the elusive Champions League to the Nou Camp. While the average age of the squad is quite low, the only position where Barcelona might need to focus very soon is striker. Robert Lewandowski has done well to defy age and continue to impress at the highest level, but he is in his final season under contract. At 36, one can only take [&hellip;]
- [Marcus Rashford talks Laporta, Deco, Barcelona dressing room, No.14 jersey and Manchester United](https://futboltimes.com/marcus-rashford-talks-laporta-deco-barcelona-dressing-room-no-14-jersey-and-manchester-united/): FC Barcelona announced the signing of Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United and also retained the option to buy him at the end of the season. The English attacker is coming to Spain with a point to prove and resurrect his faltering career. Rashford was unveiled yesterday as the new #14 of Barcelona, a number that Thierry Henry has worn before at the club. The Englishman will be looking to emulate the legendary Frenchman during his time wearing the Blaugrana jersey. Now, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo, new Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford spoke about a number of topics during [&hellip;]
- [Gary Lineker predicts Marcus Rashford would be a successful signing for Barcelona](https://futboltimes.com/gary-lineker-predicts-marcus-rashford-would-be-a-successful-signing-for-barcelona/): FC Barcelona have finally found their new player for the left wing position after months of work, as they have officially announced the signing of the Manchester United star Marcus Rashford on loan with a purchase option. The Englishman’s signing is attracting mixed reactions, as there is no doubt about his talent and skills, but his consistency and ability to contribute to the defence raise some doubts about his fit in this Blaugrana team. Gary Lineker predicts success for Marcus Rashford at Barcelona In such a context, the former Red Devils player Gary Lineker believes that Rashford would do quite [&hellip;]
- [Official: Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona on season-long loan from Manchester United](https://futboltimes.com/official-marcus-rashford-joins-barcelona-on-season-long-loan-from-manchester-united/): In a blockbuster move, FC Barcelona have officially secured the services of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for approximately €30 million next summer. The 27-year-old England international, who arrived in Catalonia on Monday, has now been officially unveiled as a Barcelona player today, marking a significant new chapter in his career. A New Beginning for Marcus Rashford Rashford’s move to the Camp Nou comes after a turbulent period at Manchester United, where he fell out of favor under head coach Ruben Amorim. The forward, a product of United’s academy, has not [&hellip;]
- [21-year-old Real Madrid player wants to stay despite interest from England and Italy](https://futboltimes.com/21-year-old-real-madrid-player-wants-to-stay-despite-interest-from-england-and-italy/): Although Real Madrid were unable to achieve their objective of winning the FIFA Club World Cup, the Merengue team still showed some promising signs under their new coach, Xabi Alonso. Los Blancos were able to make it to the semi-final stage, where they had to face perhaps the most in-form football team in the world, Luis Enrique’s Paris Saint-Germain. Unfortunately, the Whites suffered a 4-0 defeat and crashed out of the competition. Still, there were a lot of positives to take away from this competition, and the most prominent of these was, undoubtedly, the performances of the forward Gonzalo Garcia. [&hellip;]
- [Premier League club is now preparing €80m offer to convince Barcelona to sell 26-year-old star - Report](https://futboltimes.com/premier-league-club-is-now-preparing-e80m-offer-to-convince-barcelona-to-sell-26-year-old-star/): FC Barcelona have a relatively young squad whose average age is on the lower side. What this means is that most of the players at the club are either not yet near their prime years or are just entering them, making them very valuable assets in the market. However, the Catalan giants have never been a big-selling club, opting to keep hold of resources that they think are useful to them. Thus, there is almost no chance that Barcelona will sell one of their guaranteed starters this summer. However, that resolve could be tested this summer, as per Fichajes, as [&hellip;]
- [‘Talent is one thing’… Wesley Sneijder offers words of caution for 18-year-old Barcelona star](https://futboltimes.com/talent-is-one-thing-wesley-sneijder-offers-words-of-caution-for-18-year-old-barcelona-star/): FC Barcelona have one of the most talented young squads in Europe and arguably the biggest talent there is in world football at the moment &#8211; Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old recently signed a bumper contract with the club and inherited the iconic #10 jersey. Lamine Yamal has become a brand in a very short span of time. The Spaniard sells jerseys for the club, brings financial benefits, and at the same time, plays on the pitch with the maturity of a 28-year-old. Clearly, he is destined for greatness. That said, as quick as the rise is, football has shown us [&hellip;]
- [Tottenham set sights on 24-year-old Real Madrid player as next big signing of summer window](https://futboltimes.com/tottenham-set-sights-on-24-year-old-real-madrid-player-as-next-big-signing-of-summer-window/): After several years of mild activity, Real Madrid have finally taken out their cheque-book and gone into the transfer market with full force this summer. The Merengues were quick to add some much-needed defensive reinforcements to their team, as they landed the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen before starting their FIFA Club World Cup campaign. Their transfer activity continued during and after this competition as well, as they also signed Franco Mastantuono and Alvaro Carreras. There have also been some departures, as Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez both left after the CWC, and Los Blancos have also completed [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona captain continues to experience discomfort but is yet to make decision on surgery - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-captain-continues-to-experience-discomfort-but-is-yet-to-make-decision-on-surgery-report/): FC Barcelona have a strange goalkeeping situation on their hands that they would need to sort out before the start of the new season. As things stand, the club has four first-team shot-stoppers: Marc-Andre Ter Stegen, Joan Garcia, Wojciech Szczesny and Inaki Pena. Ideally, the club would prefer to keep only two of the four in the team and use the reserve team goalkeeper as the third-choice option. Joan Garcia is a new signing and Szczesny who was nearing free agency just signed a new contract, which assures the duo of their place in Flick&#8217;s plans. At the opposite end [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona goalkeeper who is not in Hansi Flick's plans will be on the pre-season tour to Asia - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-goalkeeper-who-is-not-in-hansi-flicks-plans-will-be-on-the-pre-season-tour-to-asia-report/): FC Barcelona continue pre-season preparations under Hansi Flick&#8217;s watchful eye as they look to be in perfect shape for the pre-season tour to Asia. Clubs around Europe have already started playing games and the Catalan club will be a part of their first friendly this weekend. Flick is looking to build on what was a very good 2024/25 season that helped lay a rock-solid foundation for the future. The German coach will be keen to take the squad to the next level in the upcoming season and the Asian tour is just the start. The German coach has seen the [&hellip;]
- [Real Madrid keeping tabs on €80m Premier League defender who is reluctant to renew his contract](https://futboltimes.com/real-madrid-keeping-tabs-on-e80m-premier-league-defender-who-is-reluctant-to-renew-his-contract/): In contrast to the last few years, Real Madrid have had a very exciting summer transfer window so far, as they have brought several new players to their team after a forgettable 2024-25 season in which they were unable to win any big trophy. The Merengues have focused mostly on reinforcing their backline, which was clearly the weakest area in their team last season. To mitigate the weaknesses in this area, they have brought the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Alvaro Carreras. They have also signed the Argentine wonderkid Franco Mastantuono, who will join his new team on [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona interest in Inter Milan star blocked by lack of departures](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-interest-in-inter-milan-star-blocked-by-lack-of-departures/): For this summer transfer window, FC Barcelona had two clear high-priority objectives, i.e., the signings of a goalkeeper and a left winger. The Catalans were quick to achieve the first objective, as they landed the Espanyol goalie Joan Garcia by paying his release clause, and now are also close to achieving the second objective by landing the Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on loan. In addition to these positions, the fullback positions were other areas of the team that the Blaugranes were reported to be looking to strengthen some time ago. They were also linked with players like Jeremie Frimpong [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona feel agreement is very close with 26-year-old star over a new contract](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-feel-agreement-is-very-close-with-26-year-old-star-over-a-new-contract/): FC Barcelona had a 2024/25 season to remember under Hansi Flick, wrapping up the domestic treble and also managing to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. The Catalan club will be hoping to build on the foundation and go all the way this upcoming season. One of the most important players for Barcelona last season was Jules Kounde. The Frenchman was one of the first names on the team sheet for Hansi Flick, and he made the right-back position his own, until his injury in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. Kounde adds a lot of quality [&hellip;]
- [Chelsea star highlights one possible advantage that could work in Marcus Rashford's favor at Barcelona](https://futboltimes.com/chelsea-star-highlights-one-possible-advantage-that-could-work-in-marcus-rashfords-favor-at-barcelona/): FC Barcelona started off the summer transfer window with an excellent deal to sign Joan Garcia from RCD Espanyol. The Catalan club also brought in Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen as a developmental bet for the future. After a few weeks of lull, things have kicked off yet again at the Catalan club, who have now reached an agreement with Manchester United to sign Marcus Rashford on loan with an option to buy for around €30m with the player taking a 15% wage cut. For the past couple of days, the name on the lips of all Blaugrana fans has been [&hellip;]
- [Manchester City recently made an enquiry to sign €65 million-rated Barcelona star - Report](https://futboltimes.com/manchester-city-recently-made-an-enquiry-to-sign-e65-million-rated-barcelona-star-report/): FC Barcelona have a very talented squad that is still very young and with most players yet to enter their prime years. The Catalan club had a brilliant 2024/25 season and will be keen to build on that foundation in the upcoming years. One of the team&#8217;s most important players at the moment is Jules Kounde. The French right-back is one of the first names on the team sheet for Hansi Flick, and last season, he almost played every single minute for Barcelona before injury struck. Now, as per RMC journalist Fabrice Hawkins (h/t Mundo Deportivo), Premier League club Manchester [&hellip;]
- [9 players who have played for both Barcelona and Manchester United before Marcus Rashford - Report](https://futboltimes.com/9-players-who-have-played-for-both-barcelona-and-manchester-united-before-marcus-rashford-report/): FC Barcelona have made some solid reinforcements to the team so far in the summer transfer window, bringing in a new goalkeeper in Joan Garcia from RCD Espanyol, signing a developmental bet like Roony Bardghji, and closing in on the arrival of Marcus Rashford. The English attacker is joining Barcelona on a loan deal with an option to buy and looks to resurrect his career in Spain. The last couple of seasons have been very poor for the 27-year-old left-winger, and a fresh start could be the solution. Now, as per Mundo Deportivo, Rashford is set to become the 10th [&hellip;]
- [Upcoming El Clasico to witness historic first in Barcelona–Real Madrid rivalry – Report](https://futboltimes.com/upcoming-el-clasico-to-witness-historic-first-in-barcelona-real-madrid-rivalry-report/): FC Barcelona and Real Madrid share a long history of rivalry that has seen many iconic clashes over the years. The animosity has only grown through the years and reached its peak during the Pep Guardiola &#8211; Jose Mourinho era. The two clubs are constantly fighting for bragging rights on who can get one over the other. Recency bias favors Barcelona, with Hansi Flick&#8217;s men beating their rivals four times in official matches last season. You would assume that a rivalry this iconic would have seen it all by now, but as per Mundo Deportivo, the upcoming El Clásico is [&hellip;]
- [‘It’s been a long time’… Former player endorses Barcelona move for Marcus Rashford](https://futboltimes.com/its-been-a-long-time-former-player-endorses-barcelona-move-for-marcus-rashford/): Gary Lineker holds the distinction of being the only Englishman to have played for FC Barcelona in the last 100 years, but all that looks set to change this season, as the club has reached an agreement to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. The 27-year-old English attacker is arriving on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. Rashford is coming to Barcelona with the hope of resurrecting his faltering career, and Hansi Flick might be the perfect man to do that. Lineker, who shares a good relationship with Rashford, was asked about the 27-year-old Englishman&#8217;s impending move [&hellip;]
- [Five quarry Barcelona players are now emerging as the chosen ones for Hansi Flick for the pre-season tour - Report](https://futboltimes.com/five-quarry-barcelona-players-are-now-emerging-as-the-chosen-ones-for-hansi-flick-for-the-pre-season-tour-report/): Hansi Flick has been training the FC Barcelona first team for the past week, in preparation for the pre-season tour to Asia. A number of reserve team players had also been called up to gain experience with the seniors and have the chance to impress the German coach. Roony Bardghji, Jofre Torrents, Toni Fernandez, Guille Fernandez, Pedro Fernandez, Jan Virgili, Laundry Farre, Juan Hernandez, and Ibrahim Diarra were all called up for the past week, and the latter, unfortunately, picked up an injury. Now, as per Mundo Deportivo, three of the above-mentioned players &#8211; Juan, Laundry, and Jan Virgili have [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona remain wary of Marcus Rashford's injury history ahead of scheduled medical - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-remain-wary-of-marcus-rashfords-injury-history-ahead-of-scheduled-medical-report/): Everything seems to be agreed in principle for Marcus Rashford to move from Manchester United and join FC Barcelona on loan this summer. The only pending details happen to be those of his medical tests, which are scheduled today. The Man Utd #10 is coming on an initial loan with the Catalan club having the option to buy him permanently at the end of the season. Rashford is coming to Spain with a point to prove and will be keen to convince Hansi Flick during pre-season. Now, as per Diario AS, Barcelona remain wary of Marcus Rashford&#8217;s injury history ahead [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona contemplate making €90-100m bid for 25-year-old striker in the summer of 2026 - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-contemplate-making-e90-100m-bid-for-25-year-old-striker-in-the-summer-of-2026-report/): FC Barcelona have had a very decent summer transfer window so far, signing the likes of Joan Garcia from Espanyol and Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen, and have also wrapped up a deal that would see Marcus Rashford join from Manchester United on loan. With a few weeks still left to go in the summer transfer window, there is a good chance that the club will make more reinforcements to give Hansi Flick the best possible squad to compete on all fronts in the upcoming season. Even currently, Barcelona have one of the most talented squads in the world. There are [&hellip;]
- [Jordi Cruyff reveals how he and Mateu Alemany stopped Xavi from handing €200m Barcelona star an earlier debut](https://futboltimes.com/jordi-cruyff-reveals-how-he-and-mateu-alemany-stopped-xavi-from-handing-e200m-barcelona-star-an-earlier-debut/): Jordi Cruyff spent a couple of seasons as the sporting director of FC Barcelona, working closely with then director of football Mateu Alemany and first-team coach Xavi Hernandez to help rebuild a faltering team and make them competitive. The Dutchman was responsible for overseeing a number of arrivals during his tenure who have since gone on to become first-team stars. Under Xavi, Barcelona also saw the revival of La Masia, with many young talents making it to the first team. Cruyff&#8217;s anecdote on Xavi and Lamine In an interview with SPORT, Jordi Cruyff has now revealed how Alemany and he [&hellip;]
- [Valencia want to sign 23-year-old Barcelona player on loan but club want permanent sale - Report](https://futboltimes.com/valencia-want-to-sign-23-year-old-barcelona-player-on-loan-but-club-want-permanent-sale-report/): It is not always for a youngster coming to FC Barcelona to get a chance in the first team and become an integral part of the setup. The existing competition is almost always too tough to handle, and this is a harsh reality for youngsters to deal with. Last summer, Barcelona signed Pau Victor on a permanent deal from Girona after his previous season on loan with the reserve team was a massive success. The 23-year-old impressed in pre-season under Hansi Flick but found minutes tough to come by throughout the campaign. With the impending arrival of Manchester United forward [&hellip;]
- [‘It's crazy’... Paul Pogba reacts to Marcus Rashford's upcoming Barcelona move](https://futboltimes.com/its-crazy-paul-pogba-reacts-to-marcus-rashfords-upcoming-barcelona-move/): FC Barcelona have all but sealed a move to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on a loan deal with an option to buy for around €30m. The English international is expected to be the latest addition to the squad under Hansi Flick. With Ansu Fati being loaned out to AS Monaco early on in the summer, signing a new left-winger was a priority for the German coach. Rashford comes to Barcelona at the perfect time in his career as he is in his prime years and has a point to prove. Incidentally, one of Fati&#8217;s current teammates at his [&hellip;]
- [Manchester United transfer target with ‘beautiful left foot’ happy to stay at Crystal Palace amid interest - Report](https://futboltimes.com/manchester-united-transfer-target-with-brilliant-left-foot-happy-to-stay-at-crystal-palace-amid-interest-report/): Manchester United have had a very mixed transfer window so far. The Red Devils have announced the arrivals of Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Diego Leon and are close to securing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford to further reinforce the attack. In terms of departures, the Red Devils have reached an agreement in principle with Spanish club Barcelona to loan out Marcus Rashford with an option to buy. There is still a lot of work to be done on either front. Now, as per the Sun (h/t Manchester Evening News), Manchester United target Adam Wharton is happy to stay at Crystal [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona captain will not be a part of the squad for the Asian pre-season tour - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-captain-will-not-be-a-part-of-the-touring-squad-for-the-asian-pre-season-tour/): FC Barcelona have a pre-season tour to Asia on their horizon in the next few days, and Hansi Flick will be looking keenly in training as he decides who he wants to include in the touring party. The German coach is set to have almost the entire first-team squad available at his disposal. Barcelona have been training in preparation for the pre-season for the past few days. Reserve team players have been called up to train with the seniors, with young talents like Jofre Torrents and Pedro Fernandez expected to make the flight amongst others. One first-team player who is [&hellip;]
- [Report reveals the plan Hansi Flick has for upcoming Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford](https://futboltimes.com/report-reveals-the-plan-hansi-flick-has-for-upcoming-barcelona-signing-marcus-rashford/): FC Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Marcus Rashford, and with the two clubs exchanging documents, the Englishman is expected to be on his way to Spain to undergo his medical tomorrow. Barcelona will be taking on the 27-year-old attacker on a season-long loan with an option to buy for €30m, and he will be hoping to resurrect his faltering career in Catalunya. With this being a World Cup year, Rashford is likely to be extra motivated to fight his way back into the Three Lions setup. Now, as per SPORT, Hansi Flick has a [&hellip;]
- [Fabrizio Romano reveals how much Barcelona need to actually pay if they wish to sign Marcus Rashford permanently](https://futboltimes.com/fabrizio-romano-reveals-how-much-barcelona-need-to-actually-pay-if-they-wish-to-sign-marcus-rashford-permanently/): It emerged yesterday that FC Barcelona had reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United to sign talented English attacker Marcus Rashford. The player will be joining the Catalan club on loan with an option to buy. Further information emerged on the deal that revealed Barcelona had a €35m buy option to sign Rashford permanently next summer. It also emerged that the Catalan club would be paying the entire salary for the Englishman, which was expected to be around €10m-gross, including bonuses. Now, as per Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the buy-option that Barcelona have to sign the 27-year-old permanently is [&hellip;]
- [Jordi Cruyff reveals Barcelona dreamt of €180m Manchester City star but a deal was ‘impossible’](https://futboltimes.com/jordi-cruyff-reveals-barcelona-dreamt-of-e180m-manchester-city-star-but-a-deal-was-impossible/): Jordi Cruyff spent two years as Barcelona’s sporting director, taking on a complex mission. He, along with Mateu Alemany, was the man tasked with bringing back the Catalan club from oblivion and making them one of the best clubs in the world again. Much like his father had done all those years ago, Jordi&#8217;s task was to modernize the team without losing its roots, maintaining an attacking style of football, trusting in the La Masia academy, and making strategic signings that are within their financial constraints. Cruyff, in a long interview with SPORT, spoke on multiple topics that defined his [&hellip;]
- [Jordi Cruyff reveals Barcelona considered Manchester United attacker as an alternative to Raphinha](https://futboltimes.com/jordi-cruyff-reveals-barcelona-considered-manchester-united-attacker-as-an-alternative-to-raphinha/): FC Barcelona were down in the dumps when Joan Laporta took over as the president in 2021. Since his tenure started, not all of his decisions have gone down well with the fanbase, but it is safe to say that the club is in a better position now than they were before. When Laporta took over, Barcelona had a very poor squad that was not competitive at the highest level. They had gotten knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage, and things were looking very bleak across all fronts. However, under the guidance of director of football [&hellip;]
- [Jordi Cruyff opens up on ‘most painful’ departure during his stint as Barcelona sporting director](https://futboltimes.com/jordi-cruyff-opens-up-on-most-painful-departure-during-his-stint-as-barcelona-sporting-director/): FC Barcelona found themselves in a huge financial mess when Joan Laporta was re-elected as the club president in 2021. He knew he had a huge job on his hands that went beyond just making the club competitive again. Financially, the Spanish club was in complete ruins, due to many ill-advised transfer decisions during the previous presidential tenure. The Covid-19 pandemic added to the complications, and Barcelona are still reeling from the after-effects. To help rebuild the club, Joan Laporta depended on Mateu Alemany, who was appointed as the director of football, and Jordi Cruyff, who served as the sporting [&hellip;]
- [€60m-rated Barcelona player aims to establish himself as a key player for Hansi Flick this season - Report](https://futboltimes.com/e60m-rated-barcelona-player-aims-to-establish-himself-as-a-key-player-for-hansi-flick-this-season-report/): FC Barcelona continue their pre-season preparation even as there are a few more days to go before the squad under Hansi Flick departs on their Asian tour. The German coach is likely to be happy with the fact that he is able to work with the entire roster as he builds up to the 2025/26 season. The 2024/25 season was special for Barcelona, who secured the domestic treble and also managed to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League. Going forward, the German coach will be keen to build on the foundation and go one step further. Hansi Flick&#8217;s first [&hellip;]
- [Journalist reveals 27-year-old attacker is set to undergo medical tomorrow ahead of Barcelona move](https://futboltimes.com/journalist-reveals-27-year-old-attacker-is-set-to-undergo-medical-tomorrow-ahead-of-barcelona-move/): FC Barcelona seemed to be going through a bit of a lull with regards to the summer transfer window. The Catalan club started off the summer very well, signing Joan Garcia from Espanyol and Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen. Since then, however, things had been progressing at a very slow pace even as Barcelona focused on signing a new left-winger. However, yesterday, it emerged that the Catalan club had reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old Premier League attacker is expected to join Barcelona on a loan deal with an option to buy at the [&hellip;]
- [Hansi Flick asks Barcelona for 29-year-old Serie A star after Marcus Rashford deal - Report](https://futboltimes.com/hansi-flick-asks-for-29-year-old-serie-a-star-after-marcus-rashford-deal-report/): FC Barcelona have done pretty well so far this summer transfer window, wrapping up deals for Joan Garcia from Espanyol and Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen, and have reached an agreement in principle to sign Marcus Rashford on loan. Hansi Flick already has a very talented squad at his disposal, and the addition of these players only makes it further stronger. With the exception of Ansu Fati, there haven&#8217;t been any major exits either, although a few more might be along the way. Now, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has asked the club to now try and [&hellip;]
- [Hansi Flick informs two quarry players of their place in the Barcelona squad for the first pre-season game - Report](https://futboltimes.com/hansi-flick-informs-two-quarry-players-of-their-place-in-the-barcelona-squad-for-the-pre-season-tour-report/): FC Barcelona have been in pre-season training for the past week, with Hansi Flick looking to identify the touring party he wants to take along with him on the Asian tour. Around nine reserve team players have been training with the squad over the past week, looking for a chance to impress. Unlike last summer, when many first-team players returned late after international duty, Hansi Flick has an entire squad to work with for the preseason tour, which all but cripples the chances of many youngsters making it on the flight. Now, as per SPORT, the German manager has informed [&hellip;]
- [Report claims Barcelona are now eyeing shock move for €90m-rated player Jude Bellingham called ‘most gifted’](https://futboltimes.com/report-claims-barcelona-are-now-eyeing-shock-move-for-e90m-rated-player-jude-bellingham-called-most-gifted/): FC Barcelona have one of the best young squads in Europe, and the Catalan club has made further reinforcements this summer, signing Joan Garcia from Espanyol as a new goalkeeping option and Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen as a developmental bet. The Catalan club has also finalized an agreement with Manchester United to sign Marcus Rashford on loan with an option to buy. With the Englishman, Barcelona have managed to sign a versatile forward who reinforces the left wing. However, it looks like Barcelona&#8217;s interest in a new left-winger doesn&#8217;t stop with just Rashford. As per Brazilian outlet UOL (h/t Metro.co.uk), [&hellip;]
- [Manchester United step up interest in 26-year-old striker labelled ‘complete’ by Kylian Mbappe - Report](https://futboltimes.com/manchester-united-step-up-interest-in-26-year-old-striker-labelled-complete-by-kylian-mbappe-report/): Manchester United have had a very mixed summer transfer window so far. The Red Devils have wrapped up deals for Matheus Cunha from Wolves and Diego Leon, and have also reached an agreement to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. Earlier today, it emerged, as per Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, that Manchester United had reached an agreement in principle with Barcelona to let academy graduate Marcus Rashford leave on a loan with an option to buy for the Catalan club. Getting these exits sorted is very important for the Red Devils. Apart from Rashford, the English club also needs to find [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona should really hand Marcus Rashford a familiar jersey number which recently got vacant - Opinion](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-should-really-hand-marcus-rashford-a-familiar-jersey-number-which-recently-got-vacant-opinion/): FC Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. He will be joining the Catalan club on an initial loan deal with an option to buy, and Hansi Flick will now have the left-winger he desperately wanted. Rashford&#8217;s arrival at Barcelona is met with a lot of expectation. There are a lot of eyeballs on the Manchester United academy graduate, who hasn&#8217;t had the best of times in recent years, but Flick could be the ideal person to unlock that potential. The Englishman is set to undergo his extensive medicals very soon before he [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona set to accelerate departure of 23-year-old Spaniard with Rashford deal imminent - Journalist](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-set-to-accelerate-departure-of-23-year-old-spaniard-with-rashford-deal-imminent-journalist/): FC Barcelona made a brilliant start to the summer transfer window, but things have slowed down in recent weeks. All that changed today when it emerged that the Catalan club had reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Marcus Rashford. Rashford comes to the club with a lot of anticipation. This is a very favourable deal for the Catalan club, which is signing the 27-year-old on an initial loan with an option to buy, and the potential upsides of this transfer are manifold. Now, as per journalist Toni Juanmarti, it was Hansi Flick who pushed to secure the [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona negotiate to agree favourable buy-option for Marcus Rashford - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-negotiate-to-agree-favourable-buy-option-for-marcus-rashford-report/): FC Barcelona are closing in on their next arrival of the summer with an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Marcus Rashford. The English forward is expected to be on his way to Spain in the coming days. The Catalan club has been searching for a new left-winger this summer for quite some time now. Getting the Englishman on loan with an option to buy is an excellent deal for Barcelona, from a financial point of view. Now, as per journalist Mateo Moretto via MARCA, Barcelona have negotiated a favourable €35million buy-option with Manchester United. The Red Devils were [&hellip;]
- [Journalist reveals the percentage of wages Barcelona will pay for Marcus Rashford during his loan spell](https://futboltimes.com/journalist-reveals-the-percentage-of-wages-barcelona-will-pay-for-marcus-rashford-during-his-loan-spell/): FC Barcelona are closing in on their third arrival of the summer on the heels of Joan Garcia and Roony Bardghji earlier this window. The Catalan club has reached an agreement in principle to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from the Red Devils. Rashford fell out with Man Utd manager Ruben Amorim last season, and he has now managed to secure his dream move to Barcelona. He will join Hansi Flick&#8217;s exciting project, where the German coach has been looking to bring in a new left-winger for some time now. Now, as per reputed journalist David Ornstein, Barcelona will be [&hellip;]
- [‘We'll move on’… Inter sporting director reveals no formal approach from Barcelona for 29-year-old nemesis](https://futboltimes.com/well-move-on-inter-sporting-director-reveals-no-formal-approach-from-barcelona-for-29-year-old-nemesis/): FC Barcelona had a 2024/25 season that exceeded all expectations, both in terms of results and the style of football that the team played. New manager Hansi Flick took over at the beginning of the campaign and completely transformed the mentality of the squad, leading to some very memorable results along the way. One of the very few games through the course of the season when Barcelona were on the wrong side of the result was the Inter Milan games in the Champions League semi-finals. Minutes away from making it to the final, Flick&#8217;s men conceded in agonizing fashion before [&hellip;]
- [‘Here we go’… Fabrizio Romano confirms agreement in principle as Barcelona close-in on third arrival of the summer](https://futboltimes.com/here-we-go-fabrizio-romano-confirms-agreement-in-principle-as-barcelona-close-in-on-third-arrival-of-the-summer/): FC Barcelona may have confused one and all with the way they have gone about their summer transfer business this summer, but ultimately, it looks like the club is making the right decisions at the end of it all. The Catalan club is soon to be on their pre-season tour to Asia, and the team has been training together for around a week now. One reinforcement that Barcelona were looking for was a new left-winger, and it looks like the club has identified their option. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided his trademark ‘Here we go’ as Barcelona reach an [&hellip;]
- [Journalist confirms Barcelona advancing on deal to sign Premier League attacker on loan with buy option](https://futboltimes.com/journalist-confirms-barcelona-advancing-on-deal-to-sign-premier-league-attacker-on-loan-with-buy-option/): FC Barcelona have had a very mixed start to the summer transfer window so far. They started off very well, securing the talented Joan Garcia from Espanyol early in the window, and also brought in Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen as a developmental bet. However, their search for a left-winger this summer has progressed with the same kind of confusion as a headless chicken. Different names have been linked with the club in this regard, and it was important for the club to reach a conclusion. Now, as per reputed journalist David Ornstein of The Athletic, Barcelona are advancing on a [&hellip;]
- [15-year-old Barcelona youth target spotted at club facilities during Roony Bardghji’s official unveiling – Report](https://futboltimes.com/15-year-old-barcelona-youth-target-spotted-at-club-facilities-during-roony-bardghjis-official-unveiling-report/): FC Barcelona do not have long left to go before the 2025/26 season officially begins, and they will be keen to make further moves in the transfer market to improve the squad, sooner rather than later, so as to give the new signings time to adapt to Hansi Flick&#8217;s team. On the other hand, the club has been linked with developmental bets like Rayan Bardghji, with Fabrizio Romano confirming Barcelona&#8217;s interest in the Swedish talent. It is worth noting that he is the younger brother of recent signing Roony Bardghji. Now, as per Mundo Deportivo, the 15-year-old Scandinavian talent has [&hellip;]
- [‘We're trying’… AS Monaco manager breaks silence on fitness of on-loan Barcelona forward](https://futboltimes.com/were-trying-as-monaco-manager-breaks-silence-on-fitness-of-on-loan-barcelona-forward/): FC Barcelona recently unveiled teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the club&#8217;s new number 10. The Spanish attacker took over the iconic jersey number from La Masia graduate Ansu Fati, who left on loan to join AS Monaco in Ligue 1. Long before Lamine Yamal burst onto the scene, Barcelona fans saw in Ansu Fati the same spark of brilliance and promise that Yamal now embodies. However, the 22-year-old&#8217;s development and career has hit a roadblock. Now, Fati has embarked on his next journey in an attempt to resurrect his career. The Spanish international is currently at the French club AS [&hellip;]
- [Manchester United add Premier League striker with contract until 2033 to their shortlist - Journalist](https://futboltimes.com/manchester-united-add-premier-league-striker-with-contract-until-2033-to-their-shortlist-journalist/): Manchester United have been having a very weird summer until this point, securing the signature of Matheus Cunha from Wolves and are in the final stages of signing Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford. Now, they continue their search for a new number nine. At this point, it makes you wonder if the Red Devils are aware of other positions on a football field apart from just the attack. However, it could be that Ruben Amorim has identified this as the area of the pitch that he wants to reinforce this summer. Sometimes, when you have a squad that is as problematic [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona would register new signing if club captain undergoes surgery but veteran will have to wait - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-would-register-new-signing-if-club-captain-undergoes-surgery-but-veteran-will-have-to-wait-report/): FC Barcelona moved swiftly to secure the signing of Joan Garcia from RCDE Espanyol early on in the summer. One of the most wanted shot-stoppers after his brilliant La Liga season, it was a huge coup for the Catalan club to snatch him from their local rivals. On the surface level, it looked like an almost impossible deal to pull off until it eventually happened and it must be said that Joan Garcia made a great effort to be courageous enough and cross the Catalan divide to sign for Barcelona. Deco &amp; Co. also went ahead of tied down veteran [&hellip;]
- [New Barcelona signing has surprised Hansi Flick ahead of pre-season tour - Report](https://futboltimes.com/new-barcelona-signing-has-surprised-hansi-flick-ahead-of-pre-season-tour-report/): FC Barcelona have started pre-season preparations as Hansi Flick looks to get his squad fit and firing ahead of the new season. Unlike last season, the German coach has the entire squad to work with from the beginning this time around. New signings Joan Garcia and Roony Bardghji have also been part of the training, with the latter in particular looking to establish himself in the first-team picture. Hansi Flick has to make a decision on who to take with him for the pre-season tour and this week would be the last chance for some fringe players to prove themselves. [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona are now working on signing 15-year-old Swedish talent - Romano](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-are-now-working-on-signing-15-year-old-swedish-talent-romano/): FC Barcelona have not had the greatest summer transfer window so far. Although they have brought in the likes of Joan Garcia from Espanyol and the talented Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen, there is still a lot of work for them to do. For starters, the left-wing is a position that needs a new option, especially with Ansu Fati leaving for AS Monaco. Although Barcelona could eventually end up promoting someone from La Masia, it is important to identify who it is before the new season begins. Now, as per Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona don&#8217;t just want to stop with [&hellip;]
- [Real Madrid winger in Saudi Arabia’s sights with €350m offer planned – Report](https://futboltimes.com/real-madrid-winger-in-saudi-arabias-sights-with-e350m-offer-planned-report/): Real Madrid have a squad full of superstars, Galacticos as they call it, and the latest manager entrusted with making them a competitive unit is Xabi Alonso. The Spanish tactician has already managed his first tournament with Los Blancos, leading them to the Club World Cup semi-final. Among the many superstars in the Real Madrid squad, one of them who has been there for a long time is Vinicius Junior. The Brazilian attacker was the face of the team at some point in the past few seasons, but the last few months haven&#8217;t been the best for him, from a [&hellip;]
- [Liverpool prepare for €70m Barcelona target’s exit with replacement identified – Report](https://futboltimes.com/liverpool-prepare-for-e70m-barcelona-targets-exit-with-replacement-identified-report/): FC Barcelona, led by sporting director Deco, made some quick moves this summer to secure Joan Garcia from Espanyol and then Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen. However, their primary target for the left-wing spot has left a lot to be desired. Deco&#8217;s personal bet for that position has been Liverpool star Luis Diaz. The Colombian winger has been with the Reds for a few seasons now but with just a year left to go on his contract, he has interest from a number of European clubs. Now, as per Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool are prepared for a potential Luis Diaz exit and [&hellip;]
- [Jorge Mendes offers Serie A star with €25m release clause to Barcelona - Report](https://futboltimes.com/jorge-mendes-offers-serie-a-star-with-e25m-release-clause-to-barcelona-report/): FC Barcelona have made one solid addition to the squad this summer, signing 24-year-old Spanish shot-stopper Joan Garcia from Espanyol and have also made a developmental acquisition in the form of Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen. However, there are positions that the club might still be looking to reinforce ahead of the new season, including a new left-winger and full-back depth. While not imperative, having a quality right-sided or left-sided defender to provide squad depth might be a good choice. Now, as per FC Inter 1908, super-agent Jorge Mendes met with Barcelona president Joan Laporta, Deco &amp; co. and the meeting [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona hold talks with €70m Bundesliga star’s brother and intermediary Ali Barat – Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-hold-talks-with-e70m-bundesliga-stars-brother-and-intermediary-ali-barat-report/): FC Barcelona have made some questionable moves in the summer transfer window, and there still isn&#8217;t much clarity on who the club is actually targeting. The precision with which the club moved to sign Joan Garcia from Espanyol early in the summer feels like a distant memory. Left-wing has been a position that the club has been looking to reinforce for some time now. Of the many options that they have, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is one of them and but the Englishman also has interest from the likes of Liverpool and Juventus. Now, as per Spanish outlet SPORT, [&hellip;]
- [Juventus are now weighing up move for €50m Premier League forward also linked with Barcelona – Report](https://futboltimes.com/juventus-are-now-weighing-up-move-for-e50m-premier-league-forward-also-linked-with-barcelona-report/): FC Barcelona, led by director of recruitment Deco, have baffled one and all with their transfer business so far this summer. While they made all the right noises in bringing in Joan Garcia from Espanyol, things have gone downhill since. The Catalan club spent some time trying to secure Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao, only for the move to fall through and for the player to sign a 10-year contract with the Basque club and since then, their left-wing targets have been mixed. One player whom the Catalan club want to sign is Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. The Englishman [&hellip;]
- [Manchester City plotting summer move for €60 million-rated Real Madrid star – Report](https://futboltimes.com/manchester-city-plotting-summer-move-for-e60-million-rated-real-madrid-star-report/): Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso are embarking on a new era. For a club as prestigious as Los Blancos, going trophyless last season would have been a cruel blow, and the Spanish tactician will want to right the wrongs this year. Arch-rivals Barcelona beat Madrid every single time they faced them last season, and Xabi Alonso &amp; co. will be keen to seek revenge. Los Merengues have made some brilliant moves in the transfer market to reinforce the squad, including Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen amongst others. However, it looks like Real Madrid might also have to make some sacrifices [&hellip;]
- [Several European clubs monitoring €90m Real Madrid star as Los Blancos are now open to sale – Report](https://futboltimes.com/several-european-clubs-monitoring-e90m-real-madrid-star-as-los-blancos-are-now-open-to-sale-report/): Real Madrid are at the beginning of a new era under Xabi Alonso, and with every new era comes new changes. With a new manager coming in, he is set to have his own ideas on the way he sees fit to lead the team, and this could mean sacrifices. Despite not yet having had a pre-season, the Spanish tactician already took charge of Los Blancos at the recently concluded Club World Cup, where the team gave a good account of themselves before some old habits crept back in against PSG. While there were many cues to pick on, on [&hellip;]
- [Liverpool gain boost in pursuit of ‘old-fashioned’ Premier League striker as AC Milan back out - Report](https://futboltimes.com/liverpool-gain-boost-in-pursuit-of-old-fashioned-premier-league-striker-as-ac-milan-back-out-report/): Liverpool have made some strong moves in the transfer market so far this summer, signing the likes of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez. The Reds may have seen Trent Alexander-Arnold leave this summer, but their squad looks much stronger. However, it looks like the Reds are not yet done, as they continue to target a new number nine for Arne Slot. Last season, the Dutch tactician didn&#8217;t place much faith in Darwin Nunez, preferring to use Luis Diaz in that position when Diogo Jota was unavailable through injury. Thus, it makes sense that Liverpool are interested in signing [&hellip;]
- [Liverpool join Barcelona in the race for 27-year-old Premier League attacker - Report](https://futboltimes.com/liverpool-join-barcelona-in-the-race-for-27-year-old-premier-league-attacker-report/): FC Barcelona started off the summer transfer window with some unprecedented urgency, moving swiftly to secure a deal for Espanyol shot-stopper Joan Garcia and also wrapping up a bargain deal to sign Swedish youngster Roony Bardghji. However, ever since Nico Williams snubbed a move to the Catalan club and ended up signing a 10-year contract with Athletic Bilbao, things have been progressing very slowly for Barcelona, almost like they had put all their eggs into that one bucket. Since then, there have been a few names in the running for the left-wing position, and one of them is Manchester United [&hellip;]
- [Chelsea willing to offer starring role to tempt Barcelona midfielder to Stamford Bridge – Report](https://futboltimes.com/chelsea-willing-to-offer-starring-role-to-tempt-barcelona-midfielder-to-stamford-bridge-report/): FC Barcelona is a club that has had a great tradition of young players coming through their famed La Masia academy. While some of them start out as young prodigies destined for the first team, some take the harder path and have to work their way up. One of the best academy stories to have happened in recent times is the emergence of Fermin Lopez from a first-team perspective. Not one of the flashy names during his La Masia days, it was a loan spell that absolutely changed the trajectory of the Spaniard&#8217;s career. Over the past couple of seasons, [&hellip;]
- [The arrival of Alvaro Carreras sparks left-back dilemma at Real Madrid](https://futboltimes.com/the-arrival-of-alvaro-carreras-sparks-left-back-dilemma-at-real-madrid/): After their forgettable 2024-25 season, in which they were unable to win any big trophy, Real Madrid have significantly strengthened their team in this summer transfer window. The Merengues had already added two new players to reinforce their defence for the FIFA Club World Cup, i.e., Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen. Now, the Vikings have added another player, i.e., Alvaro Carreras, to strengthen the left-back position. Real Madrid must sell one of their left-backs With the Spanish fullback’s signing, Real Madrid now have three left-backs in their squad, and as Diario AS has noted, one of Fran Garcia or Ferland [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona star set to stay as special €60m exit clause expires](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-star-set-to-stay-as-special-e60m-exit-clause-expires/): Ronald Araujo, FC Barcelona’s central defender and one of the club captains, renewed his contract with the Catalan side in January 2025, extending it until June 2031. One of the most notable aspects of the new deal was a special clause allowing him to leave the club for €60 million between July 1 and July 15, 2025. However, as reported by SPORT, that window closed yesterday. Now, any club interested in signing him will have to trigger his full €1 billion release clause. Back in January, rumors swirled about the Uruguayan leaving Barcelona for Juventus due to limited playing time [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona centre-back situation becomes a problem for Deco — report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-centre-back-situation-becomes-a-problem-for-deco-report/): The summer transfer window is beginning to take shape for FC Barcelona, but not without complications. With preseason camp set to start on July 13, sporting director Deco faces a delicate balancing act. The club currently has five central defenders on the roster, more than the German coach wants, yet none of them are willing to leave. Deco recently made it clear that one of them must go, but what seemed like a routine squad adjustment has now turned into a genuine conundrum, as per a recent report from Diario AS. Two of the defenders under the spotlight, Ronald Araujo [&hellip;]
- [Real Madrid forward reveals how Cristiano Ronaldo’s advice helped him improve in one aspect of his game](https://futboltimes.com/real-madrid-forward-reveals-how-cristiano-ronaldos-advice-helped-him-improve-in-one-aspect-of-his-game/): After beating Juventus in the Round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup, Real Madrid are now set to face another big European side, Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals of the competition. The Merengues have shown very encouraging signs of improvement since the start of this competition, and some players who have not had a memorable 2024-25 season so far are also impressing under Xabi Alonso. This is particularly the case with the forward Vinicius Junior, who has been the clear leader of Los Blancos&#8217; attack in the absence of Kylian Mbappe. Vinicius Junior reveals Cristiano Ronaldo&#8217;s advice The [&hellip;]
- [Three possible reasons why Nico Williams walked away from Barcelona deal – Opinion](https://futboltimes.com/three-possible-reasons-why-nico-williams-walked-away-from-barcelona-deal-opinion/): In a stunning turn of events, Nico Williams, the 22-year-old Athletic Club winger who dazzled at Euro 2024, has signed a new long-term contract with his boyhood club until June 2035, effectively ending speculation about a move to FC Barcelona. The deal, confirmed by Fabrizio Romano earlier today, includes a release clause that is more than 50% higher than before, along with a significant salary increase. This follows a saga where Nico Williams’ agent met Barcelona Sporting Director Deco, agreed on personal terms, and even reportedly accepted an initial wage cut to aid registration, only for the move to collapse, [&hellip;]
- [Real Madrid defender’s father mocks Barcelona, Man City, and Atletico Madrid with a social media post](https://futboltimes.com/real-madrid-defenders-father-mocks-barcelona-manchester-city-and-atletico-with-a-social-media-post/): As is normally the case, the 2024-25 season ended for FC Barcelona at the end of May, as they played their last La Liga game against Athletic Club. However, the season still continues for some top teams in Europe and the rest of the world, as they are participating in the FIFA Club World Cup. The Blaugrana club did not participate in this first edition of the revamped FIFA competition, as they were unable to qualify for it. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid represented Spain in this competition. Atletico Madrid were unable to make it past the group stage, and [&hellip;]
- [€35m inconsistent Manchester United ace likely to leave Old Trafford this summer](https://futboltimes.com/e35m-inconsistent-manchester-united-ace-likely-to-leave-old-trafford-this-summer/): Manchester United have gone about their transfer business in a frankly appalling way in the past few seasons. The success rate of their signings has been abysmal, with many players failing to make a meaningful impact and eventually being offloaded at a significant financial loss in the following campaigns. A couple of seasons ago, under Erik ten Hag&#8217;s managerial reign, Man Utd spent close to £64m to sign Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta on the back of one good season in Serie A. Even at that point, it was a transfer that represented a gamble. The Dane&#8217;s time at [&hellip;]
- [Recent poll shows who Real Madrid fans want to start vs Dortmund between Garcia and Mbappe](https://futboltimes.com/recent-poll-shows-who-real-madrid-fans-want-to-start-vs-dortmund-between-garcia-and-mbappe/): Real Madrid have had a forgettable 2024-25 season so far, having missed out on all the big trophies, including La Liga, Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Cup, and UEFA Champions League. Luckily, unlike other seasons, they still have the chance to add a major trophy to their cabinet, i.e., the FIFA Club World Cup. This competition is currently underway in the United States, and the Merengues have put in encouraging performances so far since the change in management from Carlo Ancelotti to Xabi Alonso. Kylian Mbappe yet to feature prominently in FIFA CWC One can be hopeful that Los Blancos’ [&hellip;]
- [9/13 duels won, 6 tackles: Spanish defender extends his good form as Real Madrid edge past Juventus](https://futboltimes.com/9-13-duels-won-6-tackles-spanish-defender-extends-his-good-form-as-real-madrid-edge-past-juventus/): Xabi Alonso was unable to start a back 3 for the opening match as Real Madrid lacked the number of center-backs, but he was able to shift to his preferred formation once Antonio Rudiger returned to the side after injury. The entire side began performing well, and there were patterns of play, which were evident that the players were getting used to the Spaniard’s tactics. At Bayer Leverkusen, one of the players who largely benefited from this back-three formation was Alejandro Grimaldo, who played as a left wingback under Xabi. Xabi unlocked Grimaldo and sometimes even played him as a [&hellip;]
- [‘He pulls his teammates forward’ — Xabi Alonso hails Real Madrid midfield star after Juventus win](https://futboltimes.com/he-pulls-his-teammates-forward-xabi-alonso-hails-real-madrid-midfield-star-after-juventus-win/): Xabi Alonso’s tenure at Real Madrid began on an underwhelming note with a draw against Al-Hilal, but the Merengues have since adapted to his tactics and, as a result, have qualified for the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup. Each of the three wins so far has been convincing, and different players have stepped up to the occasion and played a part in the victories. Fede Valverde’s importance at Real Madrid One of these players has been the stand-in captain, Fede Valverde. The Uruguayan is perhaps the dream player for any manager in Europe currently, and Los Blancos are [&hellip;]
- [5 key passes, 81 touches — Real Madrid vice-captain pulls the strings in midfield in 1-0 win over Juventus](https://futboltimes.com/5-key-passes-81-touches-real-madrid-vice-captain-pulls-the-strings-in-midfield-in-1-0-win-over-juventus/): An in-form Real Madrid faced Juventus in the round of 16, with the Italian side coming off a 2–5 defeat to Manchester City in their final league fixture. However, fully aware of the threat Juventus still posed, Xabi Alonso named his strongest possible XI, opting for the same lineup that had started against RB Salzburg just a few days earlier. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fran Garcia operated as wing-backs, while Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler started on the left and right sides of midfield, respectively. Centrally positioned was the vice-captain and heartbeat of the team, Fede Valverde. For a player whose [&hellip;]
- [22-year-old Barcelona player emerges as priority target for Atletico Madrid - Report](https://futboltimes.com/22-year-old-barcelona-player-emerges-as-priority-target-for-atletico-madrid-report/): Atletico Madrid have set their sights on FC Barcelona’s talented midfielder Fermin Lopez as they look to bolster their squad for the 2025-26 season, according to a report from Fichajes. The 22-year-old Spaniard has emerged as a priority target for the Colchoneros, who are planning a significant midfield reshape under manager Diego Simeone. Fermin enjoyed a productive 2024-25 campaign with Barcelona, contributing 8 goals and 10 assists in 46 appearances under coach Hansi Flick. Despite his contributions, the young midfielder faces stiff competition for a starting spot in a crowded Barcelona midfield, which could open the door for a potential [&hellip;]
- [Renewal silence raises eyebrows as Barcelona veteran edges toward free agency - Report](https://futboltimes.com/renewal-silence-raises-eyebrows-as-barcelona-veteran-edges-toward-free-agency-report/): FC Barcelona were in a catch-22 situation last season when regular captain and number one shot-stopper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen suffered a potential season-ending injury, leaving Inaki Pena as the only option in the squad that had experienced first-team minutes before. The Spaniard had found himself in a similar situation a season ago when the German suffered an injury and struggled to fill the captain&#8217;s boots. Thus, Barcelona were scrambling in the market for an emergency signing and settled on then recently retired Wojciech Szczesny. The Pole had called it a day after his stint at Juventus but chose to return [&hellip;]
- [20-year-old Real Madrid midfielder's resurgence continues under Xabi Alonso](https://futboltimes.com/20-year-old-real-madrid-midfielders-resurgence-continues-under-xabi-alonso/): The Xabi Alonso era is well and truly underway, and since the hiccup against Al-Hilal, Real Madrid have secured two convincing wins against CF Pachuca and RB Salzburg. Jude Bellingham has been at the top of his game, Vinicius Junior&#8217;s goal-scoring form has returned, and Dean Huijsen has proven to be quite a revelation in defence. But one of the main reasons for the two victories has been the resurgence of Arda Guler. For the youngster, everything seemed doom and gloom, as he was unable to break into the team despite the side requiring a player of his caliber and profile. Lack [&hellip;]
- [Xabi Alonso committed to repeat his Salzburg tactical scheme for the game against Juventus](https://futboltimes.com/xabi-alonso-committed-to-repeat-his-salzburg-tactical-scheme-for-the-game-against-juventus/): Real Madrid are having a good start to life under their new coach, Xabi Alonso, and have already made their way into the knock-out stages of the FIFA Club World Cup after finishing at the top of their group. After a rather drab draw against Al-Hilal in their opening game of the competition, the Merengues have been improving with every passing game, and their performance in their last match against RB Salzburg was particularly encouraging. Xabi Alonso again successful with the 3-5-2 formation The Merengues played this game very well, and showed improving defensive stability, in addition to their good [&hellip;]
- [Barcelona could consider €50 million-rated player's exit if major offer arrives - Report](https://futboltimes.com/barcelona-could-consider-e50-million-rated-players-exit-if-major-offer-arrives-report/): Although he is not as big a star as other La Masia graduates who have made their way to the FC Barcelona first team in the last few years, the midfielder Fermin Lopez is still an important part of Hansi Flick’s squad and a beloved player for the fans, who particularly value his commitment to the Blaugrana club. As things stand, the Spaniard is a part of Flick’s plans for the next season, as he can play both as an attacking midfielder and as a left winger. Barcelona to consider good offers for Fermin Lopez However, the Catalans still need [&hellip;]
- [An overview of how Barcelona could line up under Hansi Flick for the 2025-26 season](https://futboltimes.com/an-overview-of-how-barcelona-will-line-up-under-hansi-flick-for-the-2025-26-season/): Despite having won all the big domestic titles last season, i.e., the Spanish Super Cup, the Copa del Rey, and La Liga, FC Barcelona are looking to further reinforce their team ahead of the 2025-26 season. In this regard, the Catalans have already signed a new goalkeeper for the next season, i.e., Joan Garcia, while they are also working on the signing of Nico Williams. With these new additions, Hansi Flick will have quite a deep squad with almost all areas of the pitch covered by at least two players. Ahead of this season, SPORT has provided an outlook of [&hellip;]
- [Salzburg sub just a scare – Key Real Madrid defender is now ready for Juventus clash](https://futboltimes.com/salzburg-sub-just-a-scare-key-real-madrid-defender-is-now-ready-for-juventus-clash/): Real Madrid face Juventus in the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16, and manager Xabi Alonso could receive a significant boost as a key player is now expected to start against Juventus following an injury scare against Salzburg. Antonio Rüdiger, sidelined since the Copa del Rey final, made his comeback in the second half against CF Pachuca. Following Raul Asencio’s red card in that match, Rüdiger started the next game in a three-man defense, a tactical setup Alonso was keen to implement. The experiment paid off against Salzburg, where Real Madrid’s smooth, free-flowing football showcased their adaptability to Alonso’s [&hellip;]
- [Report reveals how the threat of joining Real Madrid made Barcelona make a final decision about €70m player](https://futboltimes.com/report-reveals-how-the-threat-of-joining-real-madrid-made-barcelona-make-a-final-decision-about-e70m-player/): After having signed the RCD Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, FC Barcelona are now keen to reinforce their attack by adding the Athletic Club winger Nico Williams to their already fearsome forward line. Some reports suggest that the Blaugranes have already reached a personal agreement with the player, and are looking to pay his €58 million release clause this week. There is no doubt that expected Nico’s arrival would be a very exciting addition to the Catalan team, as he will provide more depth to the attacking line, will allow the team to threaten from both the wings, and the winger [&hellip;]
- [Spain U-17 coach believes Real Madrid breakout star can reach Haaland’s level if trusted](https://futboltimes.com/spain-u-17-coach-believes-real-madrid-breakout-star-can-reach-haalands-level-if-trusted/): Real Madrid are generally known to casual football fans for their ability to attract the biggest names in the world and to assemble galactic teams with a plethora of star power. However, more keen followers of the Merengue club, and Spanish and European football at large, also realize the degree of talent they develop in their youth academy, La Fabrica, which is one of the best in the world. Several players from this academy have made their names at the highest level, either with Real Madrid or with other clubs, and it is not rare to see La Fabrica graduates [&hellip;]
- [Xabi Alonso has already endeared two key Real Madrid players in his first three weeks in charge](https://futboltimes.com/xabi-alonso-has-already-endeared-two-key-real-madrid-players-in-his-first-three-weeks-in-charge/): Real Madrid have already played three games under Xabi Alonso, and, after a lacklustre display in the first game against Al-Hilal, the Merengue team has shown clear signs of change and improvement. This improvement is clear both on the pitch, where the players have been putting in some exciting performances, and also in the results, as Los Blancos advanced to the knock-out rounds of the FIFA Club World Cup after finishing first in their group. With these two aspects, the fans would definitely be happy with the beginning of the Alonso era at Real Madrid. However, the players themselves are [&hellip;]
- [4 clearances, 4 blocks: Versatile Real Madrid star anchored defense vs Salzburg](https://futboltimes.com/4-clearances-4-blocks-versatile-real-madrid-star-anchored-defense-vs-salzburg/): Real Madrid stepped onto the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia with an eagerness to qualify for the knockouts without any hiccups whatsoever, against a determined RB Salzburg. However, Xabi Alonso faced a dilemma Carlo Ancelotti had to deal with all season — the lack of center-backs in the squad. Raul Asencio’s reckless tackle resulted in a suspension for this match, and Antonio Rudiger had just returned from injury in the last match. Other than Dean Huijsen, the only other center-back in the squad was Jacobo Ramon. But up stepped Aurelien Tchouameni, as he had under Ancelotti throughout the season. Even [&hellip;]
- [2 key passes, 1 goal, 1 assist: 24-year-old Real Madrid player really stood out vs Salzburg](https://futboltimes.com/2-key-passes-1-goal-1-assist-24-year-old-real-madrid-player-really-stood-out-vs-salzburg/): Following a victory against CF Pachuca in their last match, Real Madrid looked in pole position to qualify for the knockout stages as the group leaders. Dean Huijsen had been highly impressive, Gonzalo Garcia was a revelation, there was defensive stability, and the midfield seemed to operate in a smooth flow. However, there was one particular Real Madrid winger who had not clicked yet, and that was Vinicius Junior. Funnily enough, some fans blamed it on his hairstyle while another bunch believed he was out of form and should be benched. But the final group stage match against RB Salzburg [&hellip;]

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