Tag: FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona, also known as Barcelona or Barça, is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1899, Barcelona currently compete in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football. The club has won 26 league titles, 30 Copa del Rey titles, and a record 13 Supercopa de España titles, as well as a number of European and international competitions. Barcelona’s home ground is Camp Nou, which has a capacity of over 99,000 spectators.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JULY 27: Denis Suarez attends the 'FC Barcelona Welcome Party' at Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on July 27, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Denis Suarez ‘expected to seal his exit’ to Arsenal ‘this week’

Denis Suarez is expected to seal his exit to Arsenal this week, joining on loan with a compulsory purchase clause in his contract for the end of the season, according to reports.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: Denis Suarez of Barcelona arrives for the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on October 7, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘only possibility’ for Denis Suarez but Barcelona delaying things

Arsenal are now the 'only possibility' Denis Suarez is considering this month, but a transfer is being delayed by Barcelona's recent change in stance.
LEON, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Denis Suarez of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Cultural Leonesa and FC Barcelona at Estadio Reino de Leon on October 31, 2018 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Arsenal ‘can’t afford’ permanent Denis Suarez transfer

Arsenal can't afford to sign Denis Suarez on a permanent deal without breaching Financial Fair Play restrictions, according to reports in Spain.
LEON, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Denis Suarez of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Cultural Leonesa and FC Barcelona at Estadio Reino de Leon on October 31, 2018 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Di Marzio: Arsenal are ‘close’ to signing Denis Suarez

Arsenal are close to making their first signing of the January transfer window, bringing in Denis Suarez from Barcelona, according to the reliable Di Marzio.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: Denis Suarez of Barcelona arrives for the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on October 7, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s Denis Suarez will decide whether to join Arsenal or Chelsea ‘next week’

Barcelona's Denis Suarez has offers from Arsenal and Chelsea to complete a January transfer, and he plans to decide whether to join them in the next week.
BELGRADE, SERBIA - DECEMBER 11: Adrien Rabiot (L) of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Red Star Belgrade and Paris Saint-Germain at Rajko Mitic Stadium on December 11, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

FC Barcelona release statement confirming their interest in Adrien Rabiot

FC Barcelona released a statement on Sunday to deny any wrongdoing in their pursuit of Adrien Rabiot, whilst also confirming that they have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over signing the player.

Arsenal ‘ready to incorporate’ Lucas de Vega

Arsenal are reportedly ready to sign Barcelona's Lucas de Vega whose contract with the Catalans expires in the summer.
BELGRADE, SERBIA - DECEMBER 11: Adrien Rabiot (L) of Paris Saint-Germain in action during the UEFA Champions League Group C match between Red Star Belgrade and Paris Saint-Germain at Rajko Mitic Stadium on December 11, 2018 in Belgrade, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Barcelona consult Unai Emery on Adrien Rabiot before concluding transfer deal

Barcelona have asked Unai Emery for his thoughts on Adrien Rabiot, as they try to finalise a deal for the midfielder, according to reports in Spain.
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Arsenal among four clubs to move for Jasper Cillessen: Goalkeeper makes transfer request

Arsenal are one of four clubs looking at a move for Jasper Cillessen in the winter transfer window, as the Barcelona goalkeeper looks for a club that can give him more game time.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: Denis Suarez of Barcelona arrives for the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on October 7, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Denis Suarez on possible exit: ‘If I do not play, we’ll see’

Denis Suarez says that if his playing time with FC Barcelona doesn't improve, he'll have to consider his options, with Arsenal linked with a January move.
VALENCIA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 07: Denis Suarez of Barcelona arrives for the La Liga match between Valencia CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Mestalla on October 7, 2018 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Manuel Queimadelos Alonso/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Chelsea ‘make contact’ with midfielder available for €10m-€15m

Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly ‘made contact’ with Denis Suarez about signing the central midfielder when the January transfer window opens before the player was then offered around Europe by Barcelona.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona won’t sell Ousmane Dembele for less than his release clause

FC Barcelona don't want to sell Ousmane Dembele for less than his release clause of €400m, despite the winger's off-field problems at the club, according to reports in Spain.
LEON, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Denis Suarez of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Cultural Leonesa and FC Barcelona at Estadio Reino de Leon on October 31, 2018 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Arsenal ‘keen’ on Denis Suarez: Barcelona have told him he can leave

Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing FC Barcelona 24-year-old Denis Suarez, who has been told he can leave for the right price.
LEGANES, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 26: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona reacts during the La Liga match between CD Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on September 26, 2018 in Leganes, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Arsenal make Barcelona contact over for Ousmane Dembele megadeal

Arsenal have reportedly contacted Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele and are willing to pay €90m plus €10m in add-ons in a story that is hard to believe.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal make ‘new approach’ to Barcelona over Ousmane Dembele

Arsenal have made a new approach to FC Barcelona over the possibility of signing Ousmane Dembele, as the 21-year-old's off-field problems with his club continue.
LEON, SPAIN - OCTOBER 31: Denis Suarez of FC Barcelona in action during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between Cultural Leonesa and FC Barcelona at Estadio Reino de Leon on October 31, 2018 in Leon, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Barcelona’s Denis Suarez gives ‘green light’ to transfer: Arsenal favourites

Barcelona's Denis Suarez has accepted it's time to move on from the Catalan club, giving the green light to a transfer in January, according to reports in Spain.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 11: Junior Firpo of Real Betis (C) celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Real Betis Balompie at Camp Nou on November 11, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Arsenal show interest in Junior Firpo ahead of January window

Arsenal are one of three clubs in the race for Real Betis' Junior Firpo, according to reports in Spain.
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Arsenal-linked Malcom clarifies he wants to make his dreams come true at Barcelona

Malcom insists that his objectives are still to make his 'dreams come true' with Barcelona, after reports of a transfer request in recent days.
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Report: Malcom asks to leave Barcelona in January

Malcom has spoken to Ernesto Valverde and asked to leave FC Barcelona in January, if his current situation doesn't change, according to reports.
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Report: Laurent Koscielny told Arsenal won’t stop him leaving in January

Laurent Koscielny has been told that Arsenal won't stop him leaving the club in January, according to a report.
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Spanish media: Barcelona chief executive believes Malcom will be sold

Barcelona chief executive Oscar Grau reportedly believes that Malcom will be sold, as it appears the Brazilian has failed to win over manager Ernesto Valverde.
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Spanish media: Arsenal want Malcom on loan, Tottenham plan to steal him with permanent...

Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Barcelona forward Malcom on loan in January, but Tottenham Hotspur are looking to hijack the deal with a €50m (£44m) bid.
Monaco's Brazilian defender Jemerson (L) fights for the ball with Lille's Ivorian forward Nicolas Pepe (R)during the French L1 football match between Monaco and Lille at the 'Louis II Stadium' in Monaco on August 18, 2018. (Photo credit: VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Arsenal ‘intensify’ pursuit of Pepe

Arsenal have intensified their pursuit of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, according to reports in Spain.

Smith Rowe turned down Chelsea, Tottenham and Barcelona to live Arsenal dream

Emile Smith Rowe turned down Chelsea, Tottenham and Barcelona a couple of years ago to stick with Arsenal, and he's reaping the rewards of that decision.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Nacho Monreal of Arsenal checks out his new Puma snapback as the team prepares to fly off for pre season tour at Stansted Airport on July 9, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)

‘Door open’ in January for Arsenal to buy Luis as Barcelona eye Monreal

It’s been a while since Barcelona annoyed us, so in case you're missing them, Sport in Spain report that they have identified Nacho Monreal as a possible solution to their left-back issue.
SINGAPORE - JULY 28: Aaron Ramsey #8 of Arsenal looks during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain at the National Stadium on July 28, 2018 in Singapore. (Photo by Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images for ICC)

Arsenal ‘confident’ Ramsey will stay despite interest from a number of top clubs

Arsenal are remaining hopeful that Aaron Ramsey will sign a new contract to stay at the club, despite plenty of interest in the Welsh international as he runs down his contract.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

RAC: Arsenal did submit loan offer for Dembele but Barcelona turned it down

Arsenal really did submit a late loan offer for Ousmane Dembele, but it was swiftly rejected by Barcelona, according to reports.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Dembele laughs off suggestion of a late transfer to Arsenal

Ousmane Dembele has laughed off the suggestion that he might move to Arsenal in a late transfer deal, insisting he's staying at Barcelona this summer.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona unlikely to accept an Arsenal loan offer but could sell on big-money permanent...

Barcelona are unlikely to accept a reported Arsenal loan offer with an obligation to buy next year, but could yet still sell Ousmane Dembele on a permanent basis this summer.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Report: Barcelona could raise funds for Pogba by selling Dembele to Arsenal

Barcelona are considering selling Ousmane Dembele to raise funds for a move for Paul Pogba, and Arsenal are very interested if the opportunity presents itself, according to reports.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Spanish media: Dembele ‘absolutely non-transferable’ despite pictures with Arsenal players

Ousmane Dembele is not for sale, according to reports in Spain, despite pictures emerging of the player hanging out with the Arsenal squad.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Leganes at Camp Nou on April 7, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona ‘offered out Dembele’ before the World Cup

FC Barcelona offered Ousmane Dembele to some of the top clubs in Europe before the World Cup, according to claims from Spanish journalist Gerard Romero.

Arsenal move for Gomes is off after he suffers 2-month injury

Arsenal's potential move for Andre Gomes is now off, after the FC Barcelona suffered an injury which will keep him on the sidelines for around two months.
Joel Lopez with Spain

Arsenal complete signing of Joel Lopez

Arsenal have completed the signing of Barcelona full-back Joel Lopez, with the youngster joining on scholarship terms until next March, when he can sign a professional contract.

Gomes keen to leave Barcelona after pre-season omission: Arsenal make contact

Arsenal have made contact with Andre Gomes over a summer move, according to reports, after the Barcelona star was reportedly left out of the squad for his current club's pre-season tour.
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Arsenal and Barcelona show interest in Juventus’ Bentancur

Juventus' Rodrigo Bentancur has attracted the attention of Arsenal and Barcelona, but the Italian club aren't keen to sell, according to reports.

Official: Fulham sign Arsenal-linked Seri

Fulham have announced the signing of OGC Nice midfielder Jean Seri, despite the player's links to FC Barcelona, Chelsea and Arsenal in the last year.

Tottenham set to ‘hijack’ Arsenal move for Barcelona’s Gomes

Tottenham Hotspur are set to 'hijack' Arsenal's move for Barcelona's Andre Gomes, who is set to leave the La Liga club this summer, according to reports.

Pacey Barcelona left-back posts goodbye message, expected to sign for Arsenal

Joel Lopez has posted a goodbye message on Instagram as the defender leaves Barcelona. The 16-year-old has been linked with Arsenal for a while now...

Arsenal make contact with Lozano’s representatives

Arsenal have established contact with Hirving Lozano's representatives over a summer move, according to reports.