Yep, this one’s back again Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong ahead of the summer transfer window. The Bavarian giants were linked with De Jong back in 2022 and Relevo reckon they are ready to get the saga back up and running again this summer. Bayern apparently have around “€150 million plus whatever they earn from sales” to spend this summer and are sniffing around De Jong. It’s worth mentioning that Bayern keen on being linked with Ronald Araujo too, although the defender has said repeatedly he wants to say and added yester ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The captain has opened up on the situation Barcelona captain Sergi Roberto has tried to play down talk of a possible dressing room rift at the club ahead of El Clasico on Sunday. There’s been talk of a problem between Ronald Araujo and Ilkay Gundogan after the defender didn’t take too kindly to the German’s post-match comments after defeat to PSG. Roberto has been asked about the situation and insists all is well: “Those statements have brought external noise but nothing in the locker room. We are very united. Gündogan explained what ..read more

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images The midfielder is on the club’s radar Barcelona appear to have reignited their interest in Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez ahead of the summer transfer window. The Catalans have been linked with the midfielder previously but those rumors had gone a little quiet again in recent months. However, Mundo Deportivo are reporting that Barca are once again exploring a move for Rodriguez who will be available on a free transfer. Financial limitations means Barca will once again look to bring in free agents to strengthen the squad and a new midfielder is believe ..read more

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors When and where to watch Real Madrid v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona This Sunday at 9pm CEST, FC Barcelona travel to the Santiago Bernabeu and a wonderful chance to narrow the gap at the top of the league table as they go head-to-head with leaders Real Madrid. Ronald Araujo ready to 'give everything' on Sunday - FC Barcelona Ronald Araujo has spoken to the press for the first time since Barça's disappointing exit from the Champions League while attending the 19th Relatos Solidarios del Deporte (Solidarity Sport ..read more

Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Catalans will head home later this year Barcelona have set a date for their return to the Camp Nou and hope to reopen the famous old stadium to fans on December 15th at 60% capacity. Work to renovate the stadium continues to be on track with the Barcelona board hopeful that the team will be able to return home before the turn of the year, according to Mundo Deportivo. Barcelona did recently issue an update on the current status of the Camp Nou which showed exactly how things are looking right now. The initial plan had been to open the stadi ..read more

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images Must-win game After such a crushing defeat against Paris Saint-Germain earlier in the week, Xavi is going to find it difficult to raise the morale of a group of players that are set to end the season with nothing to show for their efforts. El Clásico should be the one game where players from both sides need no extra motivation, but the Blaugranes are clearly lacking in that department as their performance once Ronald Araujo was sent off against PSG shows. There’s no ‘elite mentality’ other than perhaps from Ilkay Gundogan and one or two others, so whe ..read more

Photo by Gongora/NurPhoto via Getty Images The attacker has emerged as a target Barcelona striker Marc Guiu has attracted interest from Sevilla who have asked the Catalans about the possiblity of signing the forward this summer. Guiu and Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler have emerged as two top transfer targets for the Andalusians this summer, according to Relevo. It’s not clear yet what will happen with Guiu. He broke into the first team in spectacular style earlier this season by scoring against Athletic and Royal Antwerp. However, he’s struggled for outings ever since and has only made seven ..read more

Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images A three-year contract has been offered Barcelona have decided to place their trust in Marc Casado and are in talks to offer the 20-year-old midfielder a new long-term contract at the club. Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has the latest on the situation and says talks have been opened between both parties on a deal that will run until 2027. Barcelona are said to view Casado as “an important talent for present and future’ which suggests he could well be part of the first-team squad next season. EXCL: Barcelona have opened talks with talented midfielder Marc Ca ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The choice has apparently come down to just two Barcelona have reportedly decided that it’s a straight choice between Xavi or Rafa Marquez as to who will lead the side next season. The club’s continued financial uncertainty is once again affecting on-pitch matters which has led Barca to turn back to the two former players. Xavi has already said he plans to stand down at the end of the season, but Joan Laporta is keen for him to continue and will speak to him again after El Clasico. The former midfielder won La Liga in his first full se ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images The defender does not appear to be impressed Ronald Araujo has sent out a pretty strong message when asked about Ilkay Gundogan’s comments after Barcelona’s Champions League defeat to PSG. Gundogan was critical of Araujo and felt the defender would have been better off not making the challenge on Bradly Barcola that resulted in his sending off. Araujo, who has been promoting a new book, has now been asked about Gundogan’s words and doesn’t appear too impressed what what he’s had to say. “Gündogan’s words? I’d rather keep for myself wha ..read more