FC Barcelona

Barcelona wants van de Beek on loan

La Liga, Premier League, Transfers / November 2, 2021

It has been no secret that Donny van de Beek is unhappy at Manchester United. There have therefore been rumors of many different solutions for him leaving the club this summer. There has been talk of both sales and loans, as the Dutchman first and foremost wants to be in a club where he can play.

Spanish Sport now states that a loan to Barcelona may be relevant. The club has a good view of United’s midfielder. In addition, van de Beek has recently changed agent, to Ali Dursun who previously also represents Barcelona player Frenkie de Jong. That it is a loan that is on the agenda is due to the Spanish giant’s financial problems.

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Xavi and the five players he wants to transform Barcelona

Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League, Transfers / November 2, 2021

Barcelona are still looking for a replacement for Ronald Koeman who was fired last week. According to several Spanish media, Xavi Hernández is highly relevant to take over as the new coach, and negotiations are said to be ongoing between Barça and the club icon’s Qatari club Al Sadd.

In other words, there is much to suggest that Xavi will return to Barcelona soon, and already now the former star midfielder is said to have identified five dream signings.

Spanish Sport reports that Xavi wants to bring in Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich, and according to El National, the wish list also consists of Erling Braut Haaland (Borussia Dortmund), Paul Pogba (Manchester United), Jules Koundé (Sevilla) and Dani Olmo (RB Leipzig).

Recruitments that, however, can be difficult to complete. Barcelona is in an economic crisis and has billions in debt. Pogba has an expiring contract with United and can be recruited as boss this summer, but other players on the wish list are coveted names in the market and would cost many millions to row in port.

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Xavi wants Sterling at Barcelona

La Liga, Premier League, Transfers / October 30, 2021
Raheem Sterling

Barcelona have fired Ronald Koeman and the team is currently being coached by interim coach Sergi Barjuan. According to extensive media reports, the long-term solution is to bring the club icon Xavi to the coaching position. The parties are stated to be close to an agreement.

Even now, before Xavi is officially ready for the job, information is spread about his future plans with the team. According to journalist Gerard Romero, Xavi already has a wish list of players he wants to sign for the club.

One name should be Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling. The Englishman has previously opened to leave the club and try to play abroad. This after he has been outside Pep Guardiola’s starting eleven during the start of the season.

Romero states that Xavi is “a big fan” of Sterling and that the 26-year-old may be the first high-profile signing after the change of coach.

Koeman sacked, Xavi expected to take over

La Liga, Transfers / October 29, 2021

Following Wednesday’s defeat at Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona terminated Ronald Koeman as head coach, and Goal can confirm that the position has now been offered to club legend Xavi.

Barcelona now sits in ninth place in the Liga rankings, having won only four of their first ten games.This season, the Blaugrana have also struggled in the Champions League, leading to Koeman’s dismissal after just over a season in charge.

On Thursday, the club announced that Sergi Barjuan will serve as interim coach, but Xavi is anticipated to be appointed soon.

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Barcelona are dreaming of Klopp

La Liga, Premier League, Transfers / October 27, 2021

Barcelona are looking for a replacement for Ronald Koeman, who is said to be hanging loose as coach of the club. Roberto Martinez and club legend Xavi Hernández have previously been mentioned as potential replacements for the Dutchman, but now there are reports that Barça have identified a dream coach.

It is Spanish Sport who writes that Koeman’s contract, which expires after the season, will not be extended. Barça president Joan Laporta’s big dream is now said to be to recruit Jürgen Klopp for next season.

According to reports, Barcelona are investigating the possibility of bringing in the Liverpool coach this summer. However, Klopp has a contract with Liverpool that extends over the 2024 season, and will not be open to leaving the Merseyside club at the moment.

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Dembélé is open for a move to the Premier League and Newcastle

La Liga, Premier League, Transfers / October 21, 2021

Ousmane Dembélé, 24, has been rumored to be on his way from Barcelona for a long time. Barça and the 24-year-old have not managed to agree on an extension of the current contract, which expires in the summer of 2022.

Foot Mercao now states that the Frenchman is negotiating with major investment Newcastle for a five-year contract worth 15 million euros. According to the site Goal, Dembélé will be open for a move to the Premier League and north-east England.

Ousmane Dembélé has been sidelined with injury this season. The 24-year-old has previously been noted for 30 goals and 21 assists in 118 matches since joining Barcelona ahead of the 2017/2018 season.

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Barcela want a reunion with former La Masia player

Bundesliga, La Liga, Transfers / October 21, 2021

Dani Olmo has taken a different path to the top of world football. After leaving Barcelona’s academy for the Croatian big club Dinamo Kiev in his teens, he has through Dinamo gone to RB Leipzig and then get a call up to the Spanish national team.

But now a return to Barcelona may be underway. According to the German newspaper Sport Bild, the Spanish big club is interested in recruiting the now 23-year-old Olmo. This will be a loan for the rest of the season, which can cost up to ten million euros, and then lead to a mandatory purchase of the midfielder for 60 million euros.

Olmo has missed part of the season due to a muscle injury, which he is currently working on coming back from. So far, there have been three appearances for Leipzig this year, where he was noted for an assist.

Manchester United and Manchester City are also said to be interested in Olmo.

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Says no to contract extension with Leicester, opens up for leaving

Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League, Transfers / October 21, 2021

Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, was crucial in the clubs FA Cup title this spring and has been rumored to several big clubs in recent months. In September, the Belgian opened up for a move.

I’m open to everything. The transfer window has just closed, but I want to keep the doors open, Tielemans told Sky Sports.

The British 90min now reports that Tielemans has nobbed Leicester’s latest offer for a new contract and that he is considering his alternatives. Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich are all said to be showing interest in the midfielder.

Barcelona are also said to want to sign the 24-year-old, but the club’s finances make it “almost impossible” to complete a signing, according to Barcelona newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Tielemans is valued at approximately €55 million, according to MD.

Tieleman’s current contract with Leicester expires in 2023.

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Inter midfielder attracts attention from Premier League and La Liga megaclubs

La Liga, Premier League, Serie A, Transfers / October 20, 2021

Liverpool and Barcelona are still interested in Inter’s central midfielder Marcelo Brozović, according to Calciomercato.

Brozović’s current contract with Inter expires in June 2022. At the same time as negotiations for a new agreement with the club are ongoing, the Croatian is rumored to various big clubs for next season. Barcelona, who are looking for reinforcements in the midfield, are said to be interested, according to Catalan RAC1.

Brozović wants to stay at Inter but negotiations for a new contract are not going smoothly, according to Calciomercato. Inter are said to want to lower the Croatian’s salary due to the club’s financial situation after the covid pandemic. PSG, Liverpool and Barcelona must be willing to pay Brozović’s salary if he becomes available on a free transfer.

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Barcelona supertalent close to putting pen to paper on a new deal

La Liga, Transfers / October 20, 2021

Ansu Fati has taken over number ten after Leo Messi in Barcelona. After a long injury period, the talent is now back on the field and has after just over 90 minutes of playing time, over three matches, scored two goals in the league.

The 18-year-old’s contract with Barça expires next summer, and negotiations for an extension are in full swing. According to Fabrizio Romano, the parties are approaching an agreement. This applies to a long contract, until the summer of 2026. Only paperwork must remain before it is all ready.

The Daily Mail has previously reported that the negotiations stopped, as agent Jorge Mendes was not satisfied with the proposed buyout clause of SEK 10 billion, the same as Pedri recently contracted with Barcelona. Mendes was then also stated to want to sign a shorter contract with the Spanish giant.

It therefore remains to be seen what the parties have actually agreed on.

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