Barcelona have completed the signing of Inigo Martinez from Athletic Club, according to a report by Gerard Romero. The Spanish journalist claims that the centre-back has reached a full pre-agreement with Barça, and will join the Catalans on a free transfer once his contract runs down. The player passed the medical for Barcelona a few days ago, and all necessary details in his contract have been finalised. Barcelona do not know if they will be able to register him, though. They need to reduce their wage bill by over €200 million in the summer, and are currently unsure about any and all summer ..read more

Lamine Yamal is widely regarded as one of the finest young talents coming through the ranks at Barcelona’s La Masia youth academy. Just 15 years of age, the young forward has already been playing for the Catalans’ Under-19 side and has set tongues wagging with his performances. The teenager has already been called up to first-team training by Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez on multiple occasions. And, according to Laia Tudel on Tot Costa, Xavi likes what he has seen from the teenage gem so far in training sessions. In fact, the journalist goes on to add that if Yamal’s contract renewal had b ..read more

Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets have gone on to establish a legacy of their own at Barcelona. While one has left as the team’s highest goalscorer, the other continues to serve the team and has played more than 700 games across all competitions. The story, however, could have been extremely different if Real Madrid had pounced upon the opportunity to sign the Barcelona duo early in their career.  Manolo Romero, a former Real Madrid scout in Catalonia, has made a massive revelation, claiming that Messi’s entourages established contacts with Real Madrid as well when they were in talks with ..read more

In light of their financial condition, Barcelona are scouring the market for cost-effective options in their bid to strengthen the squad ahead of the coming season. They are particularly looking to unearth young talents, rather than going after experienced stars with hefty price tags. The club have recently targeted Vitor Roque of Athletico Paranaense, but it appears the Brazilian is set to cost a fortune as well. Therefore, the club are open to other options in the market. According to Mundo Deportivo, one of the newer targets for Barcelona in the market is Evan Ferguson. The young attacker ..read more

According to AS, English club Bolton Wanderers have raised questions over the transfer of Marcos Alonso from Chelsea to FC Barcelona in the summer window of last year. In doing so, the third-division club from England have joined forces with Union Adarve in claiming irregularities in Alonso’s transfer and denouncing Barça. Alonso joined Barcelona in the summer of last year, arriving on a free transfer after his contract with the Blues was terminated. Meanwhile, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang moved the other way in a deal worth €12 million. Union Adarve, where Alonso had spent some time during his ..read more

Estanis Pedrola has been shining brightly for Barcelona’s reserve team of late, helping them maintain their push for a playoff-place finish in the RFEF Primera Division. And his form has not gone unnoticed by first-team manager Xavi Hernandez and his staff. Indeed, the 19-year-old has been called up to train with the senior team on several occasions already this season, including earlier today as they prepare for the game against Elche this weekend with many first-team players away on international duty. And, according to SPORT, Barcelona are already working on renewing Estanis Pedrola’s cont ..read more

Adria Albets has reported a breaking report on Ansu Fati’s situation that discusses the feelings around the youngster’s situation at Barcelona both from the club’s and the player’s end. According to the Spanish journalist, yesterday’s meeting between Fati’s father and Mateu Alemany was significant. During the proceedings, the player’s father conveyed to the club his concern and discomfort over the youngster’s drought for minutes. Fati’s entourage believe that Xavi is being unfair to the young forward and do not understand why the La Masia star plays such scanty minutes for the club. Thus, the ..read more

Barcelona have been keeping tabs on a certain Ilkay Gundogan to reinforce their squad ahead of the 2023/24 season. The German becomes a free agent in the summer, and would arrive on a Bosman transfer, which fits perfectly in the Catalans’ plans. According to an update from Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are still waiting for Gundogan to decide his future. The player is taking his time as a new contract from City would probably mean he completes his career in the Premier League. The journalist also claims that there is another club interested in Gundo’s signature, and the final decision will ..read more

According to Ferran Martinez of Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona are planning to activate the two-year contract extension option on young goalkeeper Arnau Tenas, although they are yet to communicate the decision to the player. Tenas, 21, is currently the captain of Barça Atletic while he serves as the third-choice goalkeeper with the first team, behind Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Inaki Pena. The La Masia graduate’s current contract with the club expires at the end of the season, but Barcelona retain the option of unilaterally extending it by two more years, which would keep him tied down at Camp Nou ..read more

Barcelona have enjoyed immense success in nurturing young players in recent years, with the likes of Gavi, Pedri and Alejandro Balde making a name for themselves in the first team. However, not everyone has found success in integrating themselves into the senior side. According to Diario SPORT, two of the finest talents in the Barça academy appear to be on the verge of departing the club on a free transfer in the summer. The two players in question are Ilias Akhomach and Victor Barbera. Both youngsters have their contracts expiring at the end of the season, and they are not expected to renew ..read more