Photo by SYLVAIN THOMAS/AFP via Getty Images The Catalans are set to profit from the defender’s move to Italy Barcelona have long hoped for a big sale involving their former defender Jean-Clair Todibo, and that cash injection may finally come thanks to a new development on the Frenchman’s transfer saga. According to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus are very close to a deal with OGC Nice for Todibo and an agreement could come as soon as this weekend on a one-year loan deal with an obligation to buy, with the price set around €35 million according to the report. Juventus is T ..read more

Photo by Pedro Salado/Getty Images The youngster impressed.... Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde has handed out a new nickname to team-mate Marc Casado after Thursday’s friendly win over Olot. Casado came on as a substitute in the game and earned praise from the opposing manager after the 1-0 win to the Catalan giants. The Barca youngster posted a photo from the game on social media afterwards with the caption: “First minutes of pre-season. We are still working.” Balde was quick to reply with a very simpl message: “Kimmich ” Barcelona have been linked with a move for Joshua Kimmich recently ..read more

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images The youngsters did well Barcelona enjoyed a behind-closed-doors friendly with Olot on Thursday as they continue their pre-season preparations. Pablo Torre scored the only goal of the game as a youthful-looking Barca side picked up a narrow win. Olot coach Pedro Dolera spoke about the game afterwards and was happy to share his thoughts when asked who he thought were Barca’s most impressive performers. “In the first half Vitor Roque. It has created difficult situations for us to defend,” he told RAC1. “In the second half, Marc Bernal a ..read more

Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images The Brazilian forward could be sold this summer The short career of Vitor Roque in a Barcelona shirt might very well be coming to an end soon as the young Brazilian striker could be close to being sold to the Saudi Pro League, according to the latest reports. Diario SPORT claim that Barça have accelerated talks with Saudi side Al Hilal, who initially proposted a loan with an obligation to buy next season. But the Blaugrana want to resolve the player’s future immediately and have named a price of €40 million to complete the transaction on a permanent deal wit ..read more

Photo by Luis de la Mata/NurPhoto via Getty Images A done deal Barcelona Atletic have dipped into the transfer market and confirmed the signing of winger Raúl Dacosta from Ponferradina. The 22-year-old has signed a deal until 2026 and will join up with the team now led by Albert Sanchez. Acuerdo con la Ponferradina para el traspaso de Raúl Dacosta al Barça Atlètic ✍ Firmará hasta 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ https://t.co/z68nXXgpsX ¡Bienvenido!#ForçaBarça ❤️ pic.twitter.com/nyFOdruxQZ — Barça Atlètic (@FCBarcelonaB) July 26, 2024 Here’s the club’s official statement: “FC Barcelona and SD Ponferradina h ..read more

Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images The coach has options Hansi Flick has been talking again about Barcelona’s pivot position and has hinted the club may not bring in another player to play the role. Several midfielders have been linked with a move to Barcelona, but the club’s top priorities right now appear to be Dani Olmo and Nico Williams. Flick already has options his squad with Andreas Christensen and Oriol Romeu possibilities as well as youngsters Marc Casado and Marc Bernal. And now the German coach has hinted that the answer to the problem position may already be at the club. “At the mo ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Preparations continue with Olot friendly - FC Barcelona The Thursday training session at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper was a little different to usual. After a normal workout in the morning, in the evening the Barça squad played a friendly behind closed doors against Catalan fourth tier outfit UE Olot. Hansi Flick feels he is at 'incredible club' - FC Barcelona We can now officially say, willkommen to new Barça coach Hansi Flick. After already having started work with the squad out ..read more

Photo by Matt McNulty - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images The French side want to splash the cash PSG are reportedly willing to offer Nico Williams double the salary he would receive if he moved to Barcelona in a bid to snatch the Athletic Club star away from the Catalans. Williams is Barcelona’s top transfer target this summer, with the club believed to be optimistic they can land the Euro 2024 star before the start of the new season. The forward is also thought to be keen to move to Barcelona and link up with good friend and international team-mate Lamine Yamal. However, Barca look set to face comp ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Some good news on the injury front Barcelona have confirmed that defenders Alejandro Balde and Julian Araujo have now been passed fit after injury. The news means that both players will be able to return to full training with the rest of the first-team squad as the club continue their pre-season preparations. Balde has been out of action since January after sustaining a hamstring injury that required surgery. INJURY NEWS | First team players Balde and Julián Araujo declared fully fit pic.twitter.com/bDGaim5F89 — FC Barcelona (@FCBarc ..read more

Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The French center-back could be headed to Turkey One of Barcelona’s big priorities in the transfer window is getting rid of unwanted players to create the necessary salary cap space to sign their top targets in the market, and one of those unwanted names in Clément Lenglet. The French center-back is still on Barça’s books and a permanent transfer seems very unlikely this summer, so it looks as though Lenglet is headed for a third straight season out on loan. And after a couple of uninspiring seasons in the Premier League, there is a chanc ..read more