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.

Besiktas join Arsenal in the race for Barcelona’s Arda Turan

Besiktas have shown an interest in signing Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan.

Barcelona give Arsenal a deadline to sell Bellerin before they withdraw interest

Barcelona have reportedly given Arsenal a 10-day deadline to sell Hector Bellerin before they withdraw their interest.

Braga won’t accept lower than £17.5m for Pedro Neto

Braga have rejected an Arsenal bid for 17-year-old winger Pedro Neto and are holding out for an improved bid to match his reported release clause.

Why Chelsea selling Azpilicueta to Barcelona is good news for Arsenal

Chelsea could sell Cesar Azpilicueta to Barcelona this summer, which could be good news for Arsenal.

Arsenal transfer boost as Mahrez is losing patience with Barcelona

Riyad Mahrez has reportedly ended talks with Barcelona over a move from Leicester City this summer after the La Liga giants chose to prioritise signing Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Verratti instead.

Arsenal could have signed Paulinho who is now close to joining Barcelona

It could have been so different for Brazilian midfielder Paulinho, who is now close to joining Barcelona for £22m, as Arsenal were interested in his services many years ago.

Arsenal have £13m bid rejected for Braga’s Pedro Neto

Arsenal have reportedly had a bid of just over £13m (€15m) rejected for 17-year-old Braga forward, Pedro Neto.

Barcelona considering Cuadrado after giving up on Bellerin

Barcelona are considering a bid for Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado this summer after all but giving up on Arsenal’s Hector Bellerin.

Under £26m: Arsenal play hardball with Barcelona over Arda Turan

Arsenal are reportedly unwilling to pay more than £26m (€30m) for Barcelona midfielder, Arda Turan.

Lemar and Dembele recommended to Wenger

Arsenal legend Robert Pires has recommend Thomas Lemar and Ousmane Dembele to Arsenal.

Kroenke tells Bellerin he is not for sale

Stan Kroenke has reportedly told Hector Bellerin he is not for sale.

Barcelona end Bellerin pursuit

Barcelona have reportedly ended their pursuit of Hector Bellerin - for now at least.

Bellerín: “England better than Spain for developing youngsters”

Hector Bellerín believes England is a better place for young players to develop in comparison to his native Spain due to a higher level of professionalism and more opportunities being available.

Turan’s agent holds crunch talks with Barcelona to decide future

Jorge Mendes has been spotted in Barcelona where he reportedly held three-hour crunch talks with Barcelona over his Arda Turan's future at the club.

Mahrez would prefer to join Arsenal over Chelsea or Liverpool

Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez would prefer to join Arsenal instead of Chelsea or Liverpool this summer, according to reports.

Inter enter the race to sign Arda Turan

Arsenal will reportedly face competition from Inter Milan if they're going to sign Arda Turan from Barcelona this summer.

Arsenal and Tottenham going head-to-head for Andre Gomes

The Spanish press claim that Barcelona have received an 'interesting' offer for central midfielder, Andre Gomes.

Rafinha desperate to leave Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal linked

Barcelona midfielder Rafinha is looking for a move to Real Madrid, while Arsenal are also believed to be in the race for his signature.

Jorge Mendes trying to put Barcelona off Bellerin so they sign his own client

Football agent, Jorge Mendes, is reportedly trying to convince Barcelona not to sign Hector Bellerin this summer as he wants them to sign one of his clients instead.

Bellerin’s purchase of a Barcelona house was unrelated to Arsenal

The Spanish press claim that Hector Bellerin purchasing a new house in Barcelona is unrelated to his Arsenal future.

Arda Turan told he’s free to leave Barcelona this summer

Barcelona have reportedly told Arda Turan that he can leave the club this summer.

Bellerin admits he questioned why he left Barcelona for Arsenal

Hector Bellerin has revealed that when he first joined Arsenal from Barcelona in 2011, the right-back wondered what he and teammate Jon Toral had gotten themselves into.
FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 20: Marco Verratti of Italy looks on prior to the training session at the club's training ground at Coverciano on March 20, 2017 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Barcelona are willing to pay £62m for Arsenal-linked Marco Verratti

Barcelona are willing to pay £62m for PSG midfield Marco Verratti, a player Arsenal were linked with in the past.

Barcelona could end pursuit for Bellerin of “impossible” Bellerin deal

Barcelona have decided a move for Hector Bellerin this summer would be "impossible" after being told by Arsenal that he wasn't for sale.

Arsenal to meet Barcelona’s asking price to sign Turan

Arsenal are reportedly willing to meet Barcelona's asking price for Arda Turan.

Juventus enter race for Bellerin with Alves on his way to Man City

As if Barcelona weren't annoying enough with their seemingly endless pursuit of Hector Bellerin, Juventus have now also apparently entered the race to sign the right-back.

Rafinha keen on leaving Barcelona to join Arsenal in part-exchange deal

Barcelona midfield Rafinha is reportedly open to the idea of joining Arsenal as part of swap deal for Hector Bellerin.

Sporting competing with Arsenal for Barcelona’s Arda Turan

Sporting are the latest club to be linked with a move for reported Arsenal target, Arda Turan.

Is this latest act proof of Bellerin’s intentions to join Barcelona this summer?

Hector Bellerin has reportedly purchased a house in Barcelona which his family will into from London, raising rumours that he's planning a return to the Catalan giants.

Arsenal linked with Napoli’s Elseid Hysaj

Arsenal have been linked with a move for Napoli right back Elseid Hysaj.

Monreal believes Bellerin will stay at Arsenal

Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal says club and country teammate Hector Bellerin will stay at the club, despite rumours suggesting Barcelona are close to completing a deal to sign him.
Ricardo Pereira

Tottenham interested in Porto’s Ricardo Pereira, linked with Arsenal in January

Spurs are determined to sign Porto full-back Ricardo Pereira as a potential replacement for Manchester City-bound Kyle Walker.
Hector Bellerin

Barcelona’s Denis Suarez: Hector is torn between Barcelona and Arsenal

Barcelona's Denis Suarez has spoken to Spanish radio about Arsenal's Hector Bellerin.

Denis Suarez wants to stay at Barcelona, despite being offered out to Arsenal this...

Denis Suarez has said he wants to stay at Barcelona, despite reports of him being offered to Arsenal as part of a deal to sign Hector Bellerin.

Bellerin could join Barcelona when he returns from U21 European Championships

Hector Bellerin is allegedly set to hold talks with Arsene Wenger over a move to Barcelona when he returns from the UEFA European Under-21 Championships in Poland.

Tottenham could hijack Arsenal deal to sign Seri

Tottenham reportedly look as if they're going to attempt to hijack Arsenal's rumoured deal for Nice midfielder, Jean-Michael Seri.

Verratti future complicated, according to agent

The future of Arsenal-linked Marco Verratti is complicated, admits the player's agent.

Messi’s new Barcelona contract could price Catalans out of Bellerin deal

With Lionel Messi reportedly set to sign a new deal with Barcelona, which will see him earn an eye-watering £72k-per-day, it looks as if the Catalans could struggle to afford Hector Bellerin this summer.

Reports in Spain allege Bellerin has agreed personal terms with Barcelona

The Spanish media appear convinced that Hector Bellerin has agreed personal terms with Barcelona.
FLORENCE, ITALY - MARCH 20: Marco Verratti of Italy looks on prior to the training session at the club's training ground at Coverciano on March 20, 2017 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

Barcelona make ambitious approach for Verratti

Barcelona are reportedly willing to pay €100m for Paris Saint-Germain central midfielder, Marco Verratti, who's also been linked with Arsenal.