Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images The club still is dealing with financial difficulties FC Barcelona are reportedly looking to sell one starter in order to have money to sign other key players in the transfer market, and Ronald Araujo could be the one sacrificed. Jules Koundé, Alejandro Balde, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha have also been considered as potential sources of income, although it is said they do not want to leave. The Uruguayan’s error against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League put him under the crosshairs, but that is not really the reason for Barcelona mulling th ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images İlkay Gündoğan and João Cancelo are the only ones who start FC Barcelona’s signings this season have not won starting jobs as some had hoped, with only two players becoming key names in the starting XI: İlkay Gündoğan and João Cancelo. And it’s worth noting that Cancelo has faced a lot of criticism over his performances in the last few matches, especially in the defending area. Oriol Romeu has failed to make an impression and been relegated to only occasional appearances despite multiple injuries in midfield. Iñigo Martínez has fallen ..read more

Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images La Liga could permit Barcelona much more financial flexibility FC Barcelona is hoping to get approval from La Liga to begin signing players under the “1-1 rule,” that is, they will be able to spend every euro they bring in. Up to this point, Barcelona had operated under the 1-4 rule, which means they could only spend one euro for every four they saved or brought in. Of course, that meant that Barcelona had to make huge savings in terms of contracts and sell a lot in order to make signings. The Catalans are reportedly optimistic that they will cl ..read more

Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images The forward is expected to leave City this summer Bernardo Silva has been linked with a move to Barcelona on several occasions in the past and the rumor mill is convinced the Manchester City star is still dreaming of the Catalans. Diario Sport are reporting that Bernardo is in fact “crazy” about Barcelona and is thinking about calling time on his City career this summer with a view to heading for Catalunya. Bernardo thinks he’d fit “perfectly” at Barcelona and his family would also be happy to swap Manchester for a new life in Spain. Of course financial issues ..read more

Photo by JASPER JACOBS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images The teenager could be on the move Barcelona are being linked with a move for Gent’s 16-year-old defender Jorthy Mokio who could be set to move away from the club. It’s been reported by RMC Sport’s Sacha Tavolieri that the teenager wants to leave the club and was a guest of Barcelona’s at least week’s Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. Been told young #KAAGent talent Jorthy Mokio through entourage sent a request to RBFA to be disaffiliated from Buffalos last week. Jorthy Mokio and his family attended Barça - PSG match las ..read more

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images Club should save their money... Within the space of a few days, Barcelona fans have finally accepted that Pep Guardiola was right about Joao Cancelo all along. His performances against both Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid show that he’s not an elite level player and certainly not one that deserves a permanent Barcelona contract. At best he could be offered another loan deal but would arguably need to play second fiddle because his way of working in the two biggest games of the season to date was woeful. When going forward he ca ..read more

Photo by JAVIER SORIANO/AFP via Getty Images A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors Frenkie de Jong injury news - FC Barcelona Tests carried out on Monday have confirmed that first team player Frenkie de Jong has a right ankle sprain. He is unavailable and his recovery will determine his availability. Ter Stegen's unbeaten run ends in El Clásico - FC Barcelona Marc-André ter Stegen came so close to making club history. Vinicius's penalty after 18 minutes of Sunday's Clásico was the first league goal that he had conceded in 601 minutes of football, just 35 minutes short of the recor ..read more

Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images The Spain international’s commitment has been questioned Pedri’s brother has launched a staunch defence of the Barcelona midfielder following online criticism from a fan page in the wake of defeats to PSG and Real Madrid. A post from the Barcelonismos Twitter account, which boasts 99k followers, blasted Pedri for his injury record, calling him a “wasted talent” and added that “all of Barcelona knows what he and his brother do at night.” Hay que hablar seriamente ya de Pedri ▪️Talento desaprovechado ▪️0 Testosterona y mala leche ..read more

Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images Will he stay or will he go? Barcelona coach Xavi is reportedly set to meet the club’s chiefs in the coming days to make a final decision on his future at the club. Xavi announced earlier in the year he would step down as first-team coach, and has remained adamant he hasn’t changed his mind, but Joan Laporta, Deco and Rafa Yuste have all said they want him to stay It now seems like we’re heading towards decision time. ESPN are reporting Xavi hasn’t completely made his mind up yet but will meet the club to talk things through. One of the ..read more

Photo by Broer van den Boom/BSR Agency/Getty Images The USMNT star has been sidelined with a serious injury PSV have offered an update on Sergino Dest’s future after ruling the Barcelona loanee out of action with a “serious” knee injury. Dest suffered the injury in training and will miss the rest of the season. It’s still not known how long he will be out for and when he might return. The injury has placed more doubt over his future at PSV, but general director Marcel Brands has hinted the club do still want to bring him in on a permanent basis. “We were in negotiations with him and his agent ..read more