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.

Wenger: Negotiations are going on with Ozil

Arsenal have made a final contract offer to try and keep Mesut Özil at the club ahead of the transfer window opening in January, Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Enrique to turn down Arsenal for Chelsea switch

Chelsea have made contacts with former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique, with Arsenal set to miss out on the Spaniard as a result.

Arsenal could make an approach for ter Stegen

Arsenal could reportedly make an approach for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, although the talented shot-stopper is worth £158m.

Busquets: I cried after Campbell’s goal in the Champions League final

Young Barcelona midfielder Oriol Busquets said he cried after Sol Campbell's goal in the Champions League final.

Arsenal could lose out on Seri as Man City and Liverpool join Barcelona in...

Arsenal reportedly face competition in their apparent pursuit of Nice midfielder, Jean Michael Seri.

Bartomeu: There have been no offers for Turan

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu says the club haven't received any offers for Arda Turan, but stresses that his future remains in his hands, amid reported interest from Arsenal.

Report: Injury threatens to halt Arsenal’s pursuit of Goretzka

Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the free transfer of Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka, although a recent injury threatens to stall the deal.

Barcelona to tempt Goretzka with huge signing-on fee

Barcelona could beat Arsenal to the signing of Leon Goretzka by offering him a bigger signing-on fee, according to reports. 

This is why Turan would not be a good replacement for Ozil or Alexis

Arsenal have been heavily linked with a move for Barcelona midfielder, Arda Turan, but the 30-year-old would be a poor replacement for Mesut Ozil or Alexis Sanchez - here's why.
Sven Mislintat, formerly of Borussia Dortmund, has become Arsenal's new Head of Recruitment.

Mislintat: The press are putting me on an incredibly high pedestal

Sven Mislintat admits the British press have put him on a bit of a pedestal following his Arsenal appointment in November and are expecting him to make top signings every window.

No Gomes/Ozil swap in January

Contrary to previous reports, Andre Gomes won't be leaving Barcelona in January as part of a swap deal for Mesut Ozil. Shocking, huh? 

Barca offer Arsenal a star for their star in report that makes no sense

Barcelona will offer Arda Turan in exchange for Mesut Ozil, according to the Daily Star.
Raul Sanllehi, Arsenal's Head of Football

Sanllehi: This is why I left Barcelona

Raul Sanllehi has revealed that he left Barcelona because the two parties felt that, after 15 years at the club, his time there had naturally come to an end.

Fans react as Arsenal appoint Sanllehi as Head of Football Relations

Arsenal fans are excited with what the future holds after Raul Sanllehi was appointed Head of Football Relations.

Ozil will agree £30m deal with Barcelona if hefty demand is met

Mesut Ozil is reportedly demanding a massive signing on fee if he joins Barcelona in January.

Arsenal could miss out on Goretzka with Barcelona making him a priority

Barcelona are reportedly set to beat Arsenal to Schalke midfielder, Leon Goretzka.

Arsenal appoint Raul Sanllehi as Head of Football relations

Arsenal have confirmed the appointment of former Barcelona Director of Football, Raul Sanllehi.

Is Mesut Ozil really demanding £330k per week? We investigate

Mesut Ozil is reportedly demanding £330k-per-week in wages from Barcelona if they want to sign him in January, but is he really?
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 02: Mesut Ozil of Arsenal looks on during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on December 2, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Barcelona fear Ozil could be ‘new Turan’

Barcelona are reportedly prepared to abandon their pursuit of Mesut Ozil because they fear his 'busy nightlife' will get in the way of his football in La Liga.

Ozil tells Fenerbahce he wants United move says Turkish report

According to the Turkish press, Mesut Ozil has informed Fenerbahce that he'll most likely be signing for Manchester United at the end of the season.

Goretzka would not be an Ozil replacement

Leon Goretzka could arrive as Mesut Ozil leaves the club, that's what some tabloids are claiming as they name Goretzka Ozil's successor.
Raul Sanllehi, Arsenal's Head of Football

Arsenal expected to announce Sanllehi’s appointment “imminently”

Arsenal are reportedly set to announce the appointment of Barcelona's former director of football, Raul Sanllehi, imminently.

Three reasons why the Ozil links to Barcelona may be wildly inaccurate

Lionel Messi apparently doesn't want Mesut Ozil at Barcelona because he's too old.

Barcelona could offer Gomes in exchange for Ozil

Barcelona are reportedly willing to offer Arsenal Andre Gomes plus cash in exchange for Mesut Ozil.

Barcelona haven’t made contact with Ozil

Barcelona are reportedly yet to make any sort of approach for Mesut Ozil.
Nabil Fekir

Barcelona join Arsenal in the race for Fekir

Barcelona are allegedly preparing to make a move for Lyon's Nabil Fekir, following reports of an offer from Arsenal.

Ozil could join Barcelona if they miss out on Coutinho

Mesut Özil is reportedly being considered as Barcelona's alternative to Coutinho, as the German would be cheaper for the Catalan club to chase in January.

Arsenal dealt blow in pursuit of de Ligt after agent releases statement

Matthijs de Ligt's agent has confirmed that the Ajax defender will be staying put this season.

Turan refuses to leave Barcelona

Arda Turan is reportedly refusing to leave Barcelona.
jens lehmann barcelona

Lehmann: Ferguson looked at me like he’d seen Lucifer himself

Arsenal legend and current first team coach, Jens Lehmann, has revealed what it was like bumping into Sir Alex Ferguson after he was sent off in the Champions League final.

The many reasons Arsenal won’t be signing Turan

Arsenal are once again being linked with Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan but are they actually likely to sign him?

Arsenal receive boost in pursuit of Turan

Arsenal have reportedly received a boost in their pursuit of Arda Turan as Barcelona are said to have informed the midfielder that he can leave in January.

Alves: Arsenal were a team we dominated

Dani Alves loved playing against Arsenal when he was at Barcelona.

Fabregas reveals tough decision to join Arsenal

Cesc Fabregas has revealed how the choice to move to north London and sign for Arsenal in 2003 was a tough one but worth it.
Belgium's defender Thomas Vermaelen gestures during a press conference at Le Haillan, south-western France, on June 14, 2016, during the Euro 2016 football tournament. (EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

Unhappy Vermaelen could force move back to Premier League in January

Thomas Vermaelen is reportedly concerned about his lack of playing time ahead of the World Cup next year and could force a move away from Barcelona in January.

Arsenal could face competition from Barcelona for Thomas Lemar

Arsenal could face competition from Barcelona for Thomas Lemar, according to reports. 

Barcelona will allow Turan to leave in January

Barcelona are looking to offload supposed Arsenal target Arda Turan in January, according to reports.

Arsenal and Manchester United to ‘compete’ for £17.8m Barcelona B player

Barcelona B winger Jose Arnaiz is interesting Arsenal and Manchester United, according to reports.

Arsenal linked with Barcelona winger Jose Arnaiz

Barcelona B winger Jose Manuel Arnaiz is already being linked with Arsenal.

Arsenal remain the top English club in youth development

Arsenal have made the CIES Football Observatory's lists of the top training clubs in Europe.