Tag: Barcelona

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND: Unai Emery, Manager of Aston Villa, reacts prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on February 12, 2023. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Unai Emery on his ‘complete and beautiful’ time at Arsenal and Aston Villa ambitions

Unai Emery reflects on his Arsenal tenure and shares his ambitious goals for Aston Villa, including European football and a title challenge.
Arsenal transfers - Brazil's Vitor Roque kisses the trophy after winning the South American U-20 football championship after defeating Uruguay 2-0 in their final round match, at El Campin stadium in Bogota, on February 12, 2023. (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL MUNOZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal get serious about Vitor Roque

Arsenal are actively pursuing the Brazilian youngster, Vitor Roque, despite Barcelona interest and the player's desire to play for them.
CADIZ, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Hector Bellerin of Barcelona arrives at the stadium prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on September 10, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Barcelona drop Bellerin asking price which impacts Arsenal clause

Barcelona were expected to ask for around €3m for Hector Bellerin but they now only want €1m, cutting the fee Arsenal will receive from their sell-on clause by a third.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 05: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Chelsea during the UEFA Champions League group E match between Chelsea FC and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge on October 05, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Barcelona want Aubameyang for free again despite Chelsea fee

Barcelona are once again keen on signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang but only if they can get the player they sold for €12m for free.
Spain's defender #14 Alejandro Balde reacts at the end of the Qatar 2022 World Cup round of 16 football match between Morocco and Spain at the Education City Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha on December 6, 2022. (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal contact frustrated 19yo Barcelona winger’s reps

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to 'pounce' on Barcelona's 19-year-old winger, Alejandro Balde and have got in touch with the player's reps as Barcelona's finances cause them issues once again.
DOHA, QATAR - NOVEMBER 21: Memphis Depay of The Netherlands in action during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group A match between Senegal and Netherlands at Al Thumama Stadium on November 21, 2022 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Arsenal interest in Barcelona 28yo who said no to Tottenham

Arsenal are reportedly considering making a move for Barcelona's Memphis Depay after Gabriel Jesus's injury.
VIGO, SPAIN - AUGUST 20: Dani Ceballos of Real Madrid CF sits on the bench before the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Balaidos on August 20, 2022 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Betis to sell to sign Arsenal flop from Real Madrid

Real Betis still want to sign Dani Ceballos from Real Madrid but in order to do so they will need to sell one or two of their bigger named players, both of whom have been linked with Arsenal.
Endrick (via Twitter)

Barcelona confirm talks with Brazilian sensation

Barcelona have confirmed that they held talks with Endrick, the Brazilian teen sensation who is tipped to move to Europe sooner rather than later.
CADIZ, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 10: Hector Bellerin of Barcelona arrives at the stadium prior to the LaLiga Santander match between Cadiz CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Nuevo Mirandilla on September 10, 2022 in Cadiz, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Ex-Arsenal favourite changes his mind about Barcelona

In an update I found rather surprising, Hector Bellerin is targeting a contract renewal with Barcelona when he was expected to return to Real Betis in the summer.
LEICESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 15: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Crystal Palace at The King Power Stadium on October 15, 2022 in Leicester, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Barcelona added to list chasing Youri Tielemans

If Arsenal are still interested in signing Youri Tielemans from Leicester in January they are facing a growing list of clubs who are being linked with him as the darker nights brings out all the gossip.
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Gabriel Martinelli during the Premier League match between Brentford FC and Arsenal FC at Brentford Community Stadium on September 18, 2022 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

How Arsenal signed Gabriel Martinelli after Barcelona and Manchester United trials

Gabriel Martinelli is currently valued at around £36m, although you would need a lot more than that to get the club to sell him as he gets close to signing a new deal but how did Arsenal sign him when so many others wanted him?
Chelsea's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang waves to supporters as celebrates at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Chelsea and AC Milan at Stamford Bridge in London on October 5, 2022. - Chelsea won 3 - 0 against AC Milan. (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

Aubameyang talks with PSG about Chelsea exit

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be on the move again with talks said to be happening with PSG.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang modelling the new Arsenal third kit for 2021/22 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Chelsea submit £15m bid for Aubameyang

Chelsea have reportedly submitted a bid of £15m as they try to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates a goal for Barcelona (Photo via Aubameyang on Instagram)

Chelsea talks amid Manchester United interest & Aubameyang comment

Manchester United are reportedly interested in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang who had 'nothing to say' when asked about the rumours of Chelsea's interest.
Barcelona's new player Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poses for pictures during his official presentation, at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on February 3, 2022. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona want €20m+ from Chelsea for Aubameyang

Barcelona will accept an offer for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Chelsea in the region of half what they paid for Robert Lewandowski, according to a report.
Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang (R) celebrates after scoring during the 2012 Olympic mens football match between Gabon and Switzerland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on July 26, 2012.(Photo credit PAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages)

Chelsea finally get Aubayemang answer from Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be leaving Barcelona to join Chelsea according to a report in AS, at least, not at the minute.
Gabon's Pierre Aubameyang (R) celebrates after scoring during the 2012 Olympic mens football match between Gabon and Switzerland at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north-east England on July 26, 2012.(Photo credit PAUL ELLIS/AFP/GettyImages)

Chelsea to learn from Barcelona this week if Aubameyang is for sale

Chelsea are reportedly considering signing former Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Barcelona needing to remove wages from their books, and they expect to find out if it's possible this week.
Zinchenko in training via Arsenal.com

Episode 334: Arteta’s vision, Barcelona madness & Manchester United’s confusion

Matthew & Lana touch base on the the summer signings (and give Fabio Vieira some love), ponder the plan for Pepe, and look forwards by looking back at some of the not so dearly departed.
LEEDS, ENGLAND: Raphinha of Leeds United applauds fans after their side's defeat during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on January 22, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal pursue Raphinha as Barcelona links slow down

Arsenal are keeping tabs on Raphinha as one of the players on their summer shortlist, but he's reportedly not the only option.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang and Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona shake hands during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Camp Nou on March 13, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Aubameyang retires from international football to focus on Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has retired from international football in order to focus on his career at Barcelona.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates a goal for Barcelona (Photo via Aubameyang on Instagram)

Aubameyang 2 away from Spanish goals record with Barcelona

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is just two goals short of equalling the Spanish record for goals scored by a player arriving in January.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates a goal for Barcelona (Photo via Aubameyang on Instagram)

Barcelona list 25 players for sale including Aubameyang

It is being reported that Barcelona will look to get rid of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang due to his high wages, but that always seemed like it was the plan.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates a goal for Barcelona (Photo via Aubameyang on Instagram)

Barcelona 4.5x increase to Aubameyang wages described as ‘economic madness’

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may have been hailed for taking a paycut to sign for Barcelona, but from next season his wages rise to what one Spanish site has called 'another economic madness of Barcelona'.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal reacts following the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Gabriel responds amid rumours of Barcelona move

Barcelona are reportedly considering a move for Gabriel Magalhaes this summer with a few players in that position expected to leave the club but the Arsenal man was quick to shut down any speculation that he wanted to leave.
Henry Oware

Manchester City outmanoeuvre Arsenal and Barcelona to sign Henry Oware

Manchester City are set to sign 18-year-old Ghanian starlet, Henry Oware, beating out competition from Arsenal and Barcelona.
Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel (CR) jokes with Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (CL) at the end of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on November 1, 2020. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / POOL / AFP)

“We all wanted him at Arsenal” says Gabriel, “I don’t want to talk about...

Gabriel has revealed that he didn't want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to leave Arsenal, that he loves him and he is 'in my heart'.
VIGO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 28: Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad celebrates after he scores his sides first goal during the LaLiga Santander match between RC Celta de Vigo and Real Sociedad at Abanca-Balaídos on October 28, 2021 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)

Arsenal in talks with Barcelona’s ‘Plan B’

Barcelona have apparently earmarked Alexander Isak as 'Plan B' in case they fail to land Erling Haaland, which could put a spanner in Arsenal's works as they continue talks with the forward.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang modelling the new Arsenal third kit for 2021/22 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

Barcelona and Saint-Etienne consider Aubameyang move but neither likely to happen

Barcelona and Saint-Etienne are said to be set to fight it out for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's signature, even though the former side have others on their list and the latter can't afford him.
Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho warms up before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on December 18, 2021. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal Coutinho links finally end with Aston Villa transfer

Arsenal fans can rest easy today as the links with Philippe Coutinho are finally set to end with the player signing for former teammate, Steven Gerrard, and Aston Villa.
Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho warms up before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Elche CF at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on December 18, 2021. (Photo by Pau BARRENA / AFP) (Photo by PAU BARRENA/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona offer Arsenal assurances over Philippe Coutinho transfer

Barcelona have reportedly offered Arsenal 'assurances' that they will help seal a move to the Emirates for Philippe Coutinho, whom the club have been chasing for a while.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang modelling the new Arsenal third kit for 2021/22 (Photo via Arsenal.com)

3 clubs want to help Arsenal with their Aubameyang problem

At least three clubs are interested in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with the former Arsenal captain banished from the first team entirely.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal reacts after being substituted Arsenal v Liverpool, Premier League, Football, The Emirates Stadium, London, UK - 3 Apr 2021 Credit: Photo by Javier Garcia/BPI/Shutterstock

Report: Aubameyang greenlights Barcelona move

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has reportedly given the greenlight to a move to Barcelona in January according to El Nacional.
DOHA, QATAR - DECEMBER 18: Santi Cazorla of Al Sadd in action during the Emir Cup Final between Al Sadd and Al Arabi at Al Rayyan Stadium on December 18, 2020 in Doha, Qatar. (Photo by Simon Holmes/Getty Images)

Santi Cazorla says emotional goodbye as Xavi joins Barcelona

Santi Cazorla has issued an emotional farewell to Xavi Hernandez as he leaves Al Saad to become Barcelona's new manager.
GRANADA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 03: Sergi Roberto of FC Barcelona reacts during the Copa del Rey match between Granada and Barcelona at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes on February 03, 2021 in Granada, Spain. Sporting stadiums around Spain remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Arsenal want to scupper Manchester City move for Sergi Roberto

Arsenal are reportedly interested in rivalling Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in trying to sign Barcelona's Sergi Roberto on a free transfer.
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MAY 03: Ajax Director Marc Overmars looks on during the Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and NEC Nijmegen at Amsterdam Arena on May 3, 2014 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images)

Marc Overmars would prefer Arsenal over Newcastle but Barcelona over both

Marc Overmars would reportedly prefer to move to Arsenal over Newcastle but he'd prefer Barcelona over them both.
Monaco's French head coach Thierry Henry looks on during the French L1 football match between Lyon (OL) and Monaco (ASM) on December 16, 2018, at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, central-eastern France. (Photo by ROMAIN LAFABREGUE / AFP)

Thierry Henry could be set for Barcelona return

Barcelona reportedly made contact with Roberto Martinez about taking over from Ronald Koeman and he would want to bring Thierry Henry with him.
Carabao Cup Arsenal v AFC Wimbledon Alexandre Lacazette 9 of Arsenal celebrates his goal with , Cedric Soares to make it 1-0 London Emirates Stadium Greater London United Kingdom Copyright: Arron Gent/News Images

Barcelona and West Ham eye £25m Arsenal man up for sale

West Ham, Crystal Palace, Lyon and Barcelona are four teams interested in signing Alexandre Lacazette, who will be leaving Arsenal within the next 10 months.
Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho arrives for a friendly football match between FC Barcelona and Girona at the Johan Cruyff stadium in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona on September 16, 2020. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP) (Photo by JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal and Tottenham open to signing Philippe Coutinho, Barcelona could pay half his wages

Arsenal and Tottenham are once again being linked with Philippe Coutinho who could be on the move in January.
AMSTERDAM Ajax technical director Marc Overmars during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Emmen at the Johan Cruijff Arena on May 2, 2021 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands ANP MAURICE VAN STEEN Dutch Eredivisie 2020 2021 xVIxANPxSportx xxANPxIVx 430942719

Marc Overmars says he would choose Barcelona over Arsenal

With much talk around the futures of Mikel Arteta and Edu, names are starting to be linked with both jobs and, in Marc Overmars, there is a name at the top of one of the piles.
Fresque Geante de Lionel Messi pour celebrer sa venue au Paris Saint-Germain Football Club Football: Fresque de Lionel Messi- Ligue 1 - 03/09/2021 JonathanRebboah/Panoramic

Arsenal used as a warning to Barcelona as reality bites

Arsenal have been used as a warning to Barcelona about what can happen to a club when they start to decline.