Barcelona
Sunday, 23 August 2026
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Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer hinges on Gabriel Martinelli
Arsenal’s Julian Alvarez transfer chase may depend on Gabriel Martinelli, who is valued at £60m after a rejected €45m bid and bench omissions.
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Balde reverses course and exits Barcelona in final-week transfer race
Balde exits Barcelona as Manchester United, Benfica and Aston Villa race to sign him. Hansi Flick's doubts accelerated his departure.
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Barcelona begin title defense with familiar dominance test
Barcelona open their La Liga title defense against Elche despite World Cup fatigue and Rodri's absence. Teenager Hamza Abdelkarim steps into the striking void.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Julián Alvarez transfer saga: Atletico stand firm
Simeone says there is no uncertainty over Julián Alvarez, while Atletico Madrid insist he stays and Barcelona and Arsenal interest lingers.
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Julian Alvarez Arsenal transfer turns on today's decision
Julián Alvarez could decide today whether to talk to Arsenal, with a £103 million plus £4 million bid on the table and Atletico asking £129 million.
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Gary Neville makes Julian Alvarez case as Arsenal chase more attack
Julian Alvarez to Arsenal has Gary Neville talking up a Champions League leap, but Fabrizio Romano says Barcelona remains the player's preference.
Friday, 21 August 2026
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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João Cancelo says Barcelona return was worth a pay cut
Joao Cancelo says he gave up part of his salary and told Deco it was Barcelona or nothing as his return moves closer on a free transfer.
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Rodri Barcelona move sold as a dream, but debut waits
Rodri says he is ready to play, but Barcelona do not plan to risk him against Al Ahly. Hansi Flick has called him the best No. 6.
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Marcus Rashford backs Carragher as Manchester United return sparks fresh scrutiny
Marcus Rashford thanked Jamie Carragher after a podcast row and said he wants to play without daily scrutiny. Michael Carrick has backed his return too.
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Lucas Herrington transfer race widens with Barcelona
Barcelona have joined Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for Lucas Herrington after the 18-year-old's World Cup breakout.
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Marcus Rashford transfer deadline puts Manchester United on a clock
Manchester United want to sell Marcus Rashford before their August 8 camp in Dublin. If no move lands, he is set to return to Michael Carrick's squad.
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Karim Adeyemi Barcelona transfer race before July 27
Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Karim Adeyemi, but Dortmund's valuation and the push to finish the deal before July 27 remain unresolved.
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Julián Alvarez Barcelona transfer stays alive
Barcelona’s offer for Julián Alvarez remains valid, with Laporta saying Atlético Madrid still have not sold and Simeone keeping the striker central.
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Marcus Rashford's wage issue complicates United return
Marcus Rashford's £325,000-a-week deal and two years left make a Manchester United return awkward, after Goal reported Barcelona will not buy him.
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Julián Alvarez Barcelona transfer delayed until after the World Cup
Barcelona are delaying their Julián Alvarez move until after the World Cup, with fresh talks, a possible €130 million offer and Atletico resistance.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Rodri to Barcelona & the Transfer Dominoes Fall | The Football Brief #1
The biggest stories in world football this week: Rodri agrees a Barcelona move, City chase Enzo, Ferran Torres joins PSG, Liverpool sense a Barcola opening, plus Suzuki, Vicario and Lucumí.
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Rodri to Barcelona is not the end of the story, says Hansi Flick
Hansi Flick says Barcelona still need more players after agreeing a €76.5 million deal for Rodri, with depth and training intensity still in focus.
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Rodri to Barcelona as City accept summer bid
Barcelona have agreed a deal for Rodri, with City set to lose their midfield anchor and the fee reported differently across outlets.