FC Barcelona Archives: 01/2018

Mesut Ozil reportedly turned down a £25m-per-year deal with a Chinese Super League club in order to stay at Arsenal.

Arsenal youngster Marcus McGuane is completing a medical in Barcelona ahead of his move to the club. He’ll join up with their second team, Barcelona B.

Marcus McGuane could be on his way to Barcelona, but Arsene Wenger is desperate to keep hold of him, according to reports. 

Marcus McGuane is set to joined Barcelona’s youth side.

Arsenal bring in the fourth largest stadium revenues of any team in Europe, according to the Deloitte Football Money League for 2018.

Thomas Vermaelen will face another spell on the sidelines after injuring his thigh against Real Betis.

Inter Milan are reportedly close to signing Barcelona midfielder Rafinha, with the club’s sporting director having recently head talks with the Catalans’ representatives.

Arsenal will have to move quick if they want to sign Rafina, as Celta Vigo reportedly want to sign the Barcelona midfielder on loan this month.

Arsenal fans can finally breathe a sigh of relief, with the news that Barcelona’s Arda Turan is signing for Turkish side Istanbul Basaksehir, ending the long-running Gunners saga.

Ivan Rakitic suggests he doesn’t want to leave Barcelona, amid interest from Arsenal, having hailed the recent arrival of Philippe Coutinho.

Arsenal are one of many clubs reportedly interested in Barcelona B winger Jose Arnaiz, and could make an approach for the youngster in the summer.

Schalke chairman Clemens Tonies wants Leon Goretzka to decide his future this month. There’s hope for Arsenal as no deal is agreed with any club.

Alexander Hleb said he cried when Arsene Wenger texted him as he was leaving Arsenal, and believe most players come to regret leaving the club.

With Liverpool reportedly braced for a new bid from Barcelona for Philippe Coutinho, we consider whether the 25-year-old’s potential move to La Liga has an impact on Arsenal.

Barcelona midfielder and alleged Arsenal target Rafinha is reportedly set to ask for a January transfer if his playing time doesn’t increase.