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.

Various reports: Arsenal interested in Barcelona’s Gomes

Arsenal are interested in signing Barcelona's Andre Gomes this summer, with Unai Emery identifying the player as his next target, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 05: Aaron Ramsey of Arsenal reacts during the UEFA Europa League quarter final leg one match between Arsenal FC and CSKA Moskva at Emirates Stadium on April 5, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

German media: Ramsey “talking to Real Madrid and FC Barcelona”

Aaron Ramsey is speaking to Real Madrid and Barcelona, as a number of teams try to lure him away from Arsenal this summer, according to reports.
Joel Lopez with Spain

Catalan media: Joel Lopez will join Arsenal from Barcelona

Arsenal will sign 16-year-old Joel Lopez full-back from Barcelona this summer, according to local reports.

Lozano’s father: Barcelona have made contact, we’ll know more after the World Cup

Hirving Lozano's father has confirmed interest in his son from Barcelona, but insists that nothing is decided just yet, with the World Cup the priority.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bellerin explains why he left Barcelona

Hector Bellerin left Barcelona for Arsenal seven years ago now, and he's finally explained exactly why, in an interview this week.
Barcelona v Sevilla - Spanish Copa del Rey Final

Arsenal-linked Cillessen ‘wants to leave’ Barcelona for more game time

Jasper Cillessen 'wants to leave' Barcelona this summer, and hopes to move somewhere he can get minutes and 'feel important', according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal make offer for Rafinha amid West Ham and Spurs interest

Arsenal have made an offer to Barcelona midfielder Rafinha to join this summer, with his ideal transfer to Inter Milan seemingly falling apart.

Barcelona target Casteels as Arsenal-linked Cillessen edges closer to an exit

Barcelona are already looking for a replacement for Jasper Cillessen, and are planning a bid for Wolfsburg goalkeeper Koen Casteels, according to reports.

Barcelona defender agrees to sign for Arsenal

Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal to sign 16-year-old Joel Lopez Salguero from Barcelona’s youth academy after the player refused a deal to stay in Spain.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 17: Jasper Cillessen of Barcelona catches the ball under pressure from David Lopez of Espanyol during the Spanish Copa del Rey Quarter Final First Leg match between Espanyol and Barcelona at Nuevo Estadio de Cornella-El Prat on January 17, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Arsenal and Liverpool make offers for Jasper Cillessen

Arsenal and Liverpool have offers on the table for 29-year-old Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen, who could be allowed to leave for less than his €60m release clause.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - JANUARY 17: Jasper Cillessen of Barcelona catches the ball under pressure from David Lopez of Espanyol during the Spanish Copa del Rey Quarter Final First Leg match between Espanyol and Barcelona at Nuevo Estadio de Cornella-El Prat on January 17, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Cillessen: Arsenal and Liverpool aren’t bad clubs

Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has spoken to the media about reported interest in him from Arsenal and Liverpool.
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 president: We’ll see the best of Dembele with us next season

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has seemingly ruled out the possibility of Ousmane Dembele leaving the club this summer, amid rumours of a possible Arsenal loan move.

Sven Mislintat ‘keeping tabs’ on Dembele in hope of loan move

Sven Mislintat is keeping tabs on Ousmane Dembele in the hope of a loan move this summer, according to reports in the 21-year-old's home country.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 29: Aleix Vidal of FC Barcelona reacts during the Copa del Rey round of 32 second leg match between FC Barcelona and Real Murcia at Camp Nou on November 29, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona see Arsenal 28-year-old interest as ‘holy water’, players discussing move

Arsenal are close to signing Barcelona’s Aleix Vidal according to a report in Dario Gol which claims that the move is already being discussed in the Barcelona dressing room.

Optimistic reports suggest Barcelona could loan Dembele to Arsenal

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele could be on the way to Arsenal this summer, according to some pretty optimistic reports in the English media.
Arsenal's Spanish defender Hector Bellerin (R) first match semi-final football match between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium in London on April 26, 2018. - The game finished 1-1. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP)

Karen: Arsenal should consider selling Bellerin to Barcelona

ESPN reporter Mattias Karen thinks Arsenal should cash in on Hector Bellerin if they get the chance, and invest in a more 'defensively-oriented' replacement.

Arsenal in for Matthijs de Ligt after he requests summer transfer

Kike Marin claims Arsenal are in for young Ajax star defender Matthijs de Ligt, along with four other top clubs, after the player requested a summer transfer.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: Jose Mourinho, Manager of Manchester United pats Hector Bellerin of Arsenal on the shoulder as he prepares to take a throw in during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on April 29, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona join Juventus in race for Bellerin

Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona are all joining Juventus in the race for Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin, according to reports in Spain.

Sanllehi’s leading role in hiring Wenger replacement makes Luis Enrique favourite

Arsenal's new head of football relations, Raul Sanllehi, will lead the club's search for a new manager, making Luis Enrique the favourite, according to reports.
Netherlands' defender Matthijs de Ligt (L) and Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo fight for the ball during their international friendly football match between Portugal and Netherlands at Stade de Geneve stadium in Geneva on March 26, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Fabrice COFFRINI

Arsenal and the two Manchester clubs make contact with De Ligt’s agent

Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United have all made contact with Matthijs de Ligt's agent, Barry Hulshoff, in hopes of signing the Ajax defender this summer.

Dembele: I’m going to be in Barcelona for a long time

Ousmane Dembele insists he isn't going anywhere this summer, and plans to stay in Barcelona for the foreseeable future, despite rumours suggesting otherwise.

Arsenal-linked Rafinha ‘wants to stay’ with Inter Milan

Rafinha, currently on loan at Inter Milan from Barcelona, says he's happy in Italy and wants a permanent move to the country.
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Rakitic prefers Arsenal over Manchester United for summer move

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic is set to turn down a move to Manchester United in favour of joining Arsenal, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal could sign Barcelona 15-year-old Navarro this week

Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit of Barcelona attacking midfielder Robert Navarro, and could sign the 15-year-old this week, according to reports.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bellerin’s transfer value increase more than any other Arsenal player’s since joining

Hector Bellerin brings Arsenal a potential transfer benefit of €65m, according to the CIES Football Observatory, but he's the only member of Arsene Wenger's squad to make their top 50.

Barcelona pull out of race for Liverpool and Arsenal-linked Meyer

Barcelona have pulled out of the race to sign Arsenal and Liverpool target Max Meyer, according to reports in Spain.

3 reasons why Ousmane Dembele won’t sign for Arsenal

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele has dared to utter Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's name out loud, which means the 20-year-old is signing for Arsenal... apparently.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal during UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Arsenal and Ostersunds FK at the Emirates Stadium on February 22, 2018 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Catalan media latch onto Bellerin story

Catalan outlet Sport insist that Arsenal are desperate to sell Hector Bellerin in the summer and will demand between €50-60m for the 22-year-old.
Reiss Nelson (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Real Madrid and Monaco lead queue of clubs following Nelson

Real Madrid and AS Monaco are the 'leading contenders' to sign Arsenal youngster Reiss Nelson, according to reports, but there's still a good chance the 18-year-old will stay put.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Bellerin offers himself to Real Madrid after Barcelona say ‘no’

Hector Bellerin has reportedly offered himself to Real Madrid after Lionel Messi vetoed any Barcelona move for the defender according to reports that I’m going to call ‘dodgy’ to be polite.

Justin Kluivert reveals admiration for Spurs and Arsenal again

Son of legendary Dutch footballer Patrick Kluivert and Ajax winger, Justin Kluivert, admits that while he doesn’t have a preference when it comes to future clubs, he admires the football Spurs are playing and likes Arsenal.
Marcus McGuane during his Barcelona first team debut. (via Twitter)

McGuane explains why he left Arsenal for Barcelona: No conversations

Marcus McGuane has revealed that he never spoke to Arsene Wenger while at the club despite being there for 13 years. At least, that’s how it’s being spun.
Marcus McGuane during his Barcelona first team debut. (via Twitter)

McGuane’s Barcelona buyout clause revealed

When Marcus McGuane left Arsenal for Barcelona in January, the Catalans reportedly gave the then 18-year-old a considerable £21.9m buyout clause.

Arsenal want 15-year-old Lopez on free summer transfer from Barcelona

Arsenal are looking for revenge after losing academy graduate Marcus McGuane to Barcelona, by signing Joel Lopez from La Masia.
Marcus McGuane with the England youth teams

McGuane: Words can’t describe the feeling making my Barca debut

Earlier this week, Arsenal academy graduate Marcus McGuane made his debut for the Barcelona first team, and afterwards he talked about that 'massive achievement'.
Wenger's face during a post-match interview before Arsenal signed Mesut Ozil in 2013

How Arsenal & Chelsea could prevent Spurs from getting Champions League football

Believe it or not, Arsenal could still find a way to prevent Spurs from getting Champions League football next season.
LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 03: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal celebrates after scoring his sides second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on January 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Juventus plan £45m Bellerin bid as he questions Arsenal future

Juventus are prioritising Hector Bellerin as a summer signing, as the full-back begins to question his career at Arsenal, according to reports.
Thierry Henry

Arsenal fans disagree with Joan Laporta’s advice over Arsene Wenger replacement

Ex-Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes that Arsenal should take a chance on appointing Thierry Henry as manager just like he did with Pep Guardiola, but the fans don't agree.

Adli not keen on Premier League, PSG offer him new deal

Arsenal are reportedly battling Manchester City, Juventus and Barcelona for Yacine Adli's signature as Paris Saint-Germain desperately try to get him to extend his current contract in France.

From Spain: Ousmane Dembele to snub Arsenal in favour of Chelsea loan move

Even though Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly urged Arsenal to sign his former Dortmund teammate Ousmane Dembele, the 20-year-old allegedly wants to join Chelsea on loan instead.