FC Barcelona Archives: 09/2017

Real Madrid can beat Barcelona to the signing of Mesut Özil, with the playmaker reportedly having a clause that will see the former receive financial compensation if the Catalans make an approach.

Dennis Bergkamp has revealed that he rejected a move to Barcelona early in his career.

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal’s Mesut Özil, as well as Manchester United’s Ander Herrera, on free transfers at the end of the season.

Arsenal have reportedly been scouting Schalke midfielder, Leon Goretzka, and are allegedly willing to hand him a bumper deal to entice him to north London.

Real Madrid could buy-back Mesut Ozil to prevent him from joining Barcelona, according to reports. 

Arsenal face competition from Napoli for Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez, according to latest reports.

Marseille youngster Maxime Lopez has been linked with a move to Barcelona.

One issue that seems to confuse a large number of football fans is tapping up. We’re going to try and clear up what tapping up actually is, as opposed to the normal contact you’d expect in any transfer.

Julian Draxler could reportedly leave Paris Saint-Germain in January.

Arsene Wenger believes the £135m deal that saw Barcelona sign Ousmane Dembele from Borussia Dortmund is “disconnected to reality and truth”.

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha could leave in January for more playing time ahead of the 2018 World Cup next summer, potentially opening the door for Arsenal to make an approach.

According to European football expert, Gabriele Marcotti, Alexis Sanchez is unhappier than Chelsea’s Diego Costa and Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho.

Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivere says Arsenal-linked midfielder Jean Michael Seri ended up staying at the French club after fellow suitors Barcelona gave up on the deal.

Barcelona were reportedly told not to sign Arsenal and Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil by long-serving forward Lionel Messi.

Arsenal and Spain defender Hector Bellerin wanted to leave the club in the summer after Barcelona enquired about his services, according to latest reports.

Barcelona offered Arda Turan plus cash for Mesut Ozil, according to reports.

With the Spanish window still open, Barcelona have reportedly made a £55m offer for Mesut Ozil.