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.

Barcelona join Arsenal in the race for Silva

Barcelona are interested in AC Milan forward Andre Silva, according to reports. 

Arsenal were big winners in last season’s 10-2 Champions League defeat to Bayern

Despite Arsenal's horrific exit from the Champions League last season, they earned more money than Bayern Munich and Barcelona. 

Mazinho: Rafinha hasn’t spoken to any clubs

Rafinha's father, Mazinho, claims that neither he or his son have spoken to any other clubs amid reported interest from Arsenal and AC Milan.

Arsenal could trigger cheap release clause of Abel Ruiz

Arsenal are one of many clubs tracking Barcelona youngster Abel Ruiz, who reportedly has a very affordable release clause.

Arsenal on alert with Turan planning January exit

Arda Turan is reportedly set to leave Barcelona in January and, of course, Arsenal are said to be on alert since they were heavily linked with him over the summer.

Wenger: Barcelona in the Premier League would not be normal

Arsene Wenger has spoken again on his stance regarding Barcelona potentially joining the Premier League.
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)

Barcelona deny Vermaelen exit claims

Thomas Vermaelen recently revealed Barcelona forced him to stay this summer, but now the Spanish club have responded insisting he's allowed to leave.

Report: Arsenal line up Anthony Martial as potential Alexis Sanchez replacement

Arsenal are reportedly lining up Manchester United forward, Anthony Martial, as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

Wenger: Barcelona joining the Premier League would make the title race even more difficult

Arsène Wenger says that the Premier League title would be even more difficult to win if Barcelona wanted to leave La Liga for the English top flight.

Barcelona have no plans to sell Aleix Vidal amid Arsenal links

Barcelona have no plans to sell Aleix Vidal, according to reports.

Wenger: The Premier League will welcome Scottish clubs before it welcomes Barcelona

Arsene Wenger's had his say on Barcelona potentially joining the Premier League as Catalonia votes for independence.

Özil’s contract contains ‘anti-Barcelona’ clause

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.
Bergkamp with Ajax

Bergkamp reveals he rejected Barcelona before making Arsenal move

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

Barcelona interested in signing Özil and Herrera on free transfers

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 ready to hand Leon Goretzka bumper deal

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.

Report: Madrid to buy-back Ozil just so Barcelona can’t get him

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

Arsenal face competition from Napoli for Denis Suarez

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

Barcelona join Arsenal in the race for Maxime Lopez

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

What exactly is ‘tapping up’ and did Liverpool do it with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain?

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

Arsenal could move for Draxler in January

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

Wenger: Dembele’s £135m move is disconnected to reality

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

Arsenal on alert with Barcelona’s Rafinha keen for a move in January

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.
Alexis sick. Picture: Telegraph

Marcotti: Alexis is unhappier than Coutinho and Costa

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

Nice president explains why Seri stayed at the club

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's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (R) vies with Arsenal's Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Arsenal FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 16, 2016. / AFP / PAU BARRENA (Photo credit should read PAU BARRENA/AFP/Getty Images)

Messi didn’t want Ozil at Barcelona

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

Bellerin wanted to leave Arsenal this summer

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 Turan plus cash for Mesut Ozil

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

Barcelona make £55m bid for Ozil – Spain window still open

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

Arsenal and West Ham in talks for Wilshere

Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere could join West Ham United this summer, according to latest reports.
Caen's French midfielder Thomas Lemar reacts during the French L1 football match between Nantes and Caen on April 5, 2015 at the Beaujoire stadium in Nantes, western France. AFP PHOTO / JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD (Photo credit should read JEAN-SEBASTIEN EVRARD/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona join Arsenal and Liverpool in the race for Lemar

Barcelona have now reportedly joined Arsenal and Liverpool in the race to sign Monaco winger, Thomas Lemar.

Arsenal could offer Ozil to Barcelona in exchange for cash and Turan

Arsenal are reportedly ready to offer Mesut Ozil to Barcelona in an Arda Turan-plus-cash deal.

Jean Seri: I want to join a big club like Arsenal and Liverpool

Nice midfielder, Jean Michael Seri, admits that he does want to join a big European club, like Arsenal or Liverpool, as it appears that his move to Barcelona is no longer going to happen.

Dortmund to use Dembele money to sign Ozil

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly looking to spend a portion of the £97m they got from Barcelona for Ousmane Dembele on Mesut Ozil this summer.

Emmanuel Petit: Barcelona tried to blackmail me

Former Gunner, Emmanuel Petit, claims that Barcelona tried to blackmail him when he wanted to sign for Chelsea in 2001.
Theo Walcott

Barcelona urged to sign Walcott after Seri transfer revelation

Arsenal fans have urged Barcelona to sign Theo Walcott after it emerged that social media reportedly had a big part to play in the La Liga club's interest in Nice midfielder, Jean-Michael Seri.

AC Milan move ahead of Arsenal for Rafinha

AC Milan have moved ahead of Arsenal in the race for Barcelona midfielder Rafinha, according to latest reports.

Barcelona join Arsenal in the race for Goretzka

Barcelona have reportedly joined Arsenal, as well as a handful of other clubs, in the race to sign Schalke midfielder, Leon Goretzka.

Seri move to Barcelona ‘90% complete’

Jean-Michael Seri's move to Barcelona is now '90% complete', according to reports.

Arsenal and Barcelona would have to pay more than £36m for Seri after release...

Jean Michael Seri's release clause has reportedly expired with Nice, meaning Barcelona will have to splash a lot more of their Neymar money on him.

Arsenal suffer Seri ‘blow’

Arsenal could be set to miss out on Jean Seri after Barcelona stepped-up negotiations, according to reports.