Lautaro Martinez has admitted that his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi tried to convince him to depart Inter and join Barcelona when the latter was the Blaugrana captain. The Catalan club had been keen on signing the Argentine forward for a few successive transfer windows, but Lautaro stressed that he wanted to stay at the Nerazzurri. "He asked me about my situation at Inter," Lautaro told S...Full Story »

Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said he believes his team can beat Bayern Munich in their crucial Champions League clash next week despite being dealt a reality check by Real Betis on Saturday. Juanmi's second-half goal earned Betis a 1-0 win in LaLiga at Camp Nou as Xavi suffered his first defeat since replacing Ronald Koeman in November. Barca's next game is a daunting trip to Munich on...Full Story »

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has sought to put his side of claims around Lionel Messi being requested to play for free this season. Laporta admitted the prospect was raised before Messi left for PSG earlier this season. But he has since told TV3: "I want this to be clear. In a radio show, I was told: 'If Messi could have stayed for free?' For free ... I don't know if it would have been p...Full Story »

LIONEL MESSI'S week could be going from boom to doom after his £26m hotel was reportedly ordered to be demolished. Paris Saint-Germain's Argentine legend was celebrating on Monday when he lifted the Ballon d'Or for an incredible seventh time. A court order for the demolition of the four-star 'MiM Sitges property is currently pendingCredit: Hotel MiM Sitges Now the £650,000-a-week st...Full Story »

Unless they’re able to convince him otherwise, Barcelona is set to lose winger Ousmane Dembele for free once his contract expires at the end of the season.That’s according to a recent report from SPORT, who claims the French wide-attacker is continuing to snub any attempts the club makes to renew his deal. Despite joining the Catalan giants from Borussia Dortmund for a staggering ...Full Story »

Barcelona is desperate to meet new manager Xavi's request to sign Manchester City's Ferran Torres. However, decimated finances are set to cause the Catalan side a headache when it comes to finding a way to stump up the massive transfer fee required. Therefore, in an effort to seal the deal, according to recent reports, the Spanish giants are opening to offering Pep Guardiola a player in exchan...Full Story »

Barcelona have expressed interest in Manchester United attacker Anthony Martial. Ferran Torres is Barcelona's top target to strengthen their attack but it will not be a straightforward option and they are also looking at other options. With negotiations with Manchester City over Ferran just getting started, Barca took advantage of their recent trip to Manchester to also ask about Anthony Mar...Full Story »

Barcelona have made a move to sign Spain forward Ferran Torres but talks with Manchester City have so far proven unsuccessful, sources have told ESPN. New coach Xavi Hernandez wants to add another attacking player to his squad in January, with ESPN reporting last week that Barca have also sounded out City's Raheem Sterling and Chelsea duo Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech. Barca have also made Torr...Full Story »

Barcelona have opened talks with FC Basel for striker Arthur Cabral. Cabral has scored 23 goals and produced 8 assists in 24 games this season. His name comes with backing from former Barca star Deco, who is now his agent. Sport says negotiations have opened for him to arrive in January. The formula is being worked on. His contract expires in June 2023, so Basel are willing to sell him. He ...Full Story »

Thiago Alcantara insists he made the right decision to join Liverpool. The Spain midfielder has failed to make a significant impact at Anfield since signing from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2020. Reports in Barcelona have claimed new Blaugrana boss Xavi wants to bring the La Masia graduate back to Camp Nou. Thiago made his first start in almost two months in Saturday's win over Arsenal a...Full Story »

Xavi Hernandez is optimistic Barcelona can beat Bayern Munich next month after a goalless draw with Benfica on Wednesday left their Champions League hopes hanging in the balance. Barca will have to win at the Allianz Arena on Dec. 8 to make sure of their place in the last 16 if Benfica secure three points in Lisbon against Dynamo Kiev, who are already guaranteed to finish bottom of Group E, on ...Full Story »

Lionel Messi this weekend opened up on a whole host of noteworthy topics during a wide-ranging interview with Marca, including the possibility of sealing a return to FC Barcelona at some point down the line. PSG switch The subject of Messi's future of course proved the headline news across a hectic summer transfer window this year. This came after it became clear, for the first time, that t...Full Story »

New Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez has said Philippe Coutinho can become an important player for the club if he can rediscover his confidence. Coutinho, 29, has failed to live up to expectations at Barca since signing from Liverpool in a club-record transfer worth €160 million in 2018. The Brazilian has struggled with injuries since returning from a loan spell with Bayern Munich in 2020,...Full Story »

The returning Blaugrana hero was officially unveiled on Wednesday - and made a striking fashion statement For the second time in his career, Dani Alves has worn flip flops to his Barcelona unveiling. Flip flops in 2008Flip flops in 2021@DaniAlvesD2 pic.twitter.com/vpchCXErE3— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 17, 2021 Alves signed with Barca as a free agent last week, ret...Full Story »

Barcelona have struggled without the goals and leadership of the legendary Lionel Messi this season, though the Blaugrana president believes the Argentine’ return is still possible Barcelona’s president believes Lionel Messi could be set for a return to his boyhood club after refusing to “rule out anything.” The Argentine spent 21 years with the Catalan side, winning ev...Full Story »

Motivating message towards the fans by the Brazilian Dani Alves during his Barcelona medical.FC Barcelona Dani Alves passed his medical examination this Monday, November 15, so his official presentation as a new Barcelona player will take place on Wednesday at the Camp Nou at 13:00 GMT in an event that will be open to the public. Ahead of the presentation, the Brazilian right-back urged the f...Full Story »

Ancelotti wants Bale out of Real Madrid Carlo Ancelotti has had enough of Gareth Bale and wants Real Madrid to get rid of him. El Nacional reports the Italian coach feels playing for Madrid is not one of Bale’s top priorities and has told Florentino Perez to either sell or release him. Barcelona determined to sign Sterling despite Man City refusal Barcelona remain determined to bring ...Full Story »

With news that Dani Alves is back with Barcelona, the Brazilian defender took to social media to express his delight at the move and a return home. Dani Alves is seen be many as the greatest right-back in the history of the club and the Blaugrana side have struggled to replace him since he left in 2016. After spells with Juventus, PSG and Sao Paulo, he's back at the Camp Nou. "Almost five ye...Full Story »

The veteran full-back is a free agent and was keen on returning to Camp Nou, but the Liga giants are moving in a different direction Dani Alves will not be returning to Barcelona, GOAL can confirm, with the Liga giants opting against a deal for the veteran Brazilian defender. The 38-year-old right-back is a free agent at after leaving Sao Paulo. He had expressed a desire to return to Camp N...Full Story »

Barcelona's tiny transfer budget revealed (ESPN)The Blaugrana will give new coach Xavi almost nothing to work with Barcelona will have a January transfer budget below €10 million, reports ESPN, as costs related to the sacking of Ronald Koeman have chipped away at the club's already strained resources. That leaves manager Xavi Hernandez with few paths toward meaningful player acquisitio...Full Story »