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.

April 29, 2021: Hector Bellerin of Arsenal FC during the Europa League semifinal first leg football match played between Villarreal CF and Arsenal FC at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain. Copyright: Gerard Franco

Arsenal 27yo open to Barcelona transfer amid growing interest

Hector Bellerin is not against signing for Barcelona this summer, amid reports that they want to bring him in before the deadline.
SEVILLE, SPAIN: Hector Bellerin of Real Betis looks on during the LaLiga Santander match between Sevilla FC and Real Betis at Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan on February 27, 2022. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

Growing feeling Arsenal 27yo will join Barcelona this month

There is a growing feeling Hector Bellerin will end up with Barcelona instead of Real Betis, according to Gerard Romero.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 13: Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang and Ferran Torres of FC Barcelona shake hands during the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at Camp Nou on March 13, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Aubameyang reps hold positive meeting with Chelsea over transfer

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's camp have reportedly held a positive meeting with Chelsea over a contract, ahead of talks over a fee with Barcelona.
Real Betis' Spanish defender Hector Bellerin controls the ball during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final football match between Real Betis and Valencia CF at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, on April 23, 2022. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO/AFP via Getty Images)

Bellerin offered to Betis and Barca but they want him for free

Hector Bellerin has been offered to Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, but it seems interested clubs are still hoping to land him on a free transfer.
Leeds United's Brazilian midfielder Raphinha Dias Belloli celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Leeds United at Brentford Community Stadium in London on May 22, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Leeds confirm Raphinha travelling to Barcelona for transfer

Raphinha is in Barcelona today to complete his medical and join the club on a permanent deal, ending the race for his signature.
Leeds United's Brazilian midfielder Raphinha Dias Belloli celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Leeds United at Brentford Community Stadium in London on May 22, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Decision on £55m Arsenal target expected today

A decision on Raphinha's future is expected today, with Chelsea currently the favourites, according to a report.
Brazil's Raphinha celebrates after scoring against Paraguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on February 1, 2022. (Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal out of Raphinha race as Barcelona close in

Arsenal are currently out of the race to sign Raphinha, with Barcelona closing in on a transfer for the Leeds United winger.

Arsenal 18yo spoke with Barcelona scouts, now recommended to President

Former Mexico and Barcelona defender Rafael Marquez is returning to Barcelona as coach of their B team and has called on the club to sign Arsenal's Marcelo Flores.
Leeds United's Brazilian midfielder Raphinha Dias Belloli celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the English Premier League football match between Brentford and Leeds United at Brentford Community Stadium in London on May 22, 2022. (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Barcelona to hijack Chelsea move for Arsenal target

Barcelona are set to try and hijack Raphinha from Chelsea and Arsenal by submitting a £60m bid, but they don't have an agreement with Leeds yet.
Brazil's Raphinha celebrates after scoring against Paraguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on February 1, 2022. (Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal want clarity before making new Raphinha bid

Arsenal are looking to get clarity on Raphinha's preference before making another offer to Leeds United, with Chelsea set for further talks today.
Brazil's Raphinha celebrates after scoring against Paraguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on February 1, 2022. (Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images)

Sources deny Arsenal pulling out of Raphinha race

Arsenal haven't pulled out of the race to sign Raphinha after agreeing a deal for Gabriel Jesus, despite one claim they have.
Brazil's Raphinha celebrates after scoring against Paraguay during the South American qualification football match for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on February 1, 2022. (Photo by DOUGLAS MAGNO/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal Raphinha interest strong despite 1st bid rejected

Leeds United have rejected Arsenal's first official bid for Raphinha, but the Gunners are expected to continue negotiations.
LEEDS, ENGLAND: Raphinha of Leeds United applauds fans after their side's defeat during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Newcastle United at Elland Road on January 22, 2022. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Arsenal prepare bid for Raphinha – believe they can sign him

Arsenal are preparing a formal offer to sign Raphinha from Leeds United, and they believe they can do a deal if Barcelona don't return to the race.
Leeds United's Brazilian midfielder Raphinha Dias Belloli moves off to take a set-piece during the English Premier League football match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur at Elland Road in Leeds, northern England on February 26, 2022. (Photo by JON SUPER/AFP via Getty Images)

Raphinha very close to signing for Arsenal this week

Raphinha is very close to signing for Arsenal, and he could be set to join this week, according to a report.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 04: Neto of FC Barcelona warms up during the UEFA Champions League Group G stage match between FC Barcelona and Dynamo Kyiv at Camp Nou on November 04, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Arsenal still monitoring available Barcelona goalkeeper

Arsenal have reportedly been monitoring Barcelona goalkeeper Neto for over a year now, but they're yet to submit an offer.
Barcelona's Dutch forward Memphis Depay celebrates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta de Vigo at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on May 10, 2022. (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal make enquiries over signing of Barcelona forward

Arsenal have reportedly made enquiries about Memphis Depay, with Barcelona seemingly willing to let the forward go this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Gabriel Magalhaes of Arsenal reacts after a missed chance during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Barcelona reject Arsenal signing

Barcelona have reportedly 'said no' to signing Gabriel Magalhaes, but Arsenal had no plan to sell in the first place.
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 24: Kieran Tierney of Arsenal breaks away from Daniel Podence of Woverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Emirates Stadium on February 24, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Tierney sets his stance amid Barcelona & Real Madrid interest

Kieran Tierney is happy and has no intention of leaving Arsenal this summer, despite interest from the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Arsenal-linked midfielder signs 4-year deal

AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie has signed a four-year deal with Barcelona after recent links to Arsenal, according to reports.
Barcelona's Uruguayan defender Ronald Araujo (L) vies with Elche's Spanish midfielder Pere Milla during the Spanish league football match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at the Martinez Valero stadium in Elche on March 6, 2022. (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Arsenal submit proposal for Barcelona 23yo

Arsenal and Manchester United have made offers to Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo, according to a report.
Barcelona's Gabonese midfielder Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (R) and Barcelona's Spanish defender Jordi Alba celebrate after scoring a goal during the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and CA Osasuna at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 13, 2022. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)

Xavi hails Aubameyang contract cancellation as ‘gift fallen from the sky’

Barcelona manager, Xavi, has hailed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's signing as a 'gift fallen from the sky' rather than a 'gift given to them by Arsenal'.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal looks on whilst wearing the captain's armband during the Premier League match between Arsenal and West Ham United at Emirates Stadium on December 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)

Barcelona eye up signing another Arsenal player this summer

Barcelona are joining Atletico Madrid and Olympique Lyonnais on the list of clubs ready to make a move for Alexandre Lacazette, according to a report.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates a goal for Barcelona (Photo via Aubameyang on Instagram)

Aubameyang admits he’s still watching Arsenal matches

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he isn't forgetting his friends in his previous teams, and he watched Arsenal beat Brentford at the weekend.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 06: General view of the Camp Nou Stadium prior the LaLiga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Club Atletico de Madrid at Camp Nou on February 06, 2022 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images)

Spotify to sponsor Barcelona including Camp Nou naming rights

Wannabe Arsenal owner Daniel Ek and his company, Spotify, look to have found another avenue to get involved with football through a deal worth around £236m to sponsor Barcelona, including naming rights for the redeveloped Camp Nou.
Arsenal's Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang holds the winner's trophy as the team celebrates victory after the English FA Cup final football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Wembley Stadium in London, on August 1, 2020. - Arsenal won the match 2-1. (Photo by Catherine Ivill / POOL / AFP)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang ends Arsenal journey

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is no longer an Arsenal player after agreeing a deal to terminate his Arsenal contract enabling him to join Barcelona for free.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Adidas Humanrace Arsenal shirt

Aubameyang already training with Barcelona, deal started in December

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal journey is over but while it looked like the forward just arrived in Spain, uninvited, on deadline day, it is a move that was started back in December.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the Mind Series match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Copyright: Mark Pain

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Barcelona move after Arsenal contract cancelled

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will join Barcelona on deadline day despite talks collapsing earlier in the day.
Ousmane Dembele of FC Barcelona in action during the Liga match between CD Leganes and FC Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque on November 23, 2019 in Leganes, Spain.

Ousmane Dembele’s Premier League move could impact Arsenal

Ousmane Dembele is likely to join a Premier League club if he moves on this window, which would have an impact on Arsenal.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Barcelona & Juventus make official approach for Aubameyang

David Ornstein reports that both Barcelona and Juventus have made official moves to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on loan.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang interacts with Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Barcelona to turn to Aubameyang after Morata signing falls apart

Barcelona could be returning to the frame for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as their move for Alvaro Morata falls apart.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

6 European clubs interested in Aubameyang but there’s a catch

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is unlikely to accept a transfer to Saudi Arabia, even though that's where the strongest bids for him are coming from.
NORWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Mikel Arteta, Manager of Arsenal speaks to press prior to the Premier League match between Norwich City and Arsenal at Carrow Road on December 26, 2021 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Harriet Lander/Getty Images)

Mikel Arteta stopped Arsenal signing Emerson Royal after Edu started talks

Mikel Arteta stopped Arsenal from signing Spurs' Emerson Royal from Barcelona in the summer, choosing Takehiro Tomiyasu instead.
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette of Arsenal celebrate after the Premier League match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on October 22, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Genuine chance Arsenal forward could leave for Barcelona in January

There's a genuine possibility Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could leave Arsenal in January, with Barcelona interested in a loan move.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal pre-match during the 2021/22 Pre Season Friendly Mind series tournament match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 8 August 2021. Copyright: Andy Rowland

Arsenal preparing for late bids for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Arsenal are preparing for late transfer interest in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and they'll consider offers for him before the window closes.

Lacazette could still leave Arsenal but not to Barcelona

Alexandre Lacazette could be on the way out of Arsenal in the next couple of weeks, but it won’t be to Barcelona.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the Mind Series match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London. Copyright: Mark Pain

Barcelona aren’t looking to sign Aubameyang despite offer

Barcelona aren't looking to sign Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this summer, despite reports he's been offered to the club.
Sergino Dest of FC Barcelona during the La Liga match between FC Barcelona and RC Celta played at Camp Nou Stadium on May 16, 2021. Copyright: PRESSINPHOTO

Arsenal ask about Sergiño Dest as Barcelona consider sale

Arsenal have enquired over Barcelona right-back Sergiño Dest, but the player still wants to remain with his current club as things stand.
ESP: FC Barcelona. La Liga Santander. Miralem Pjanic of FC Barcelona on February 24, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Copyright: PRESSINPHOTO

Arsenal tempted by Barcelona’s Miralem Pjanic who wants to leave

Arsenal are the latest club to join the race to sign Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic on loan for the season, according to a report.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 17: Sergio Aguero of Manchester City in action during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on October 17, 2020 in Manchester, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Arsenal wanted to sign Sergio Aguero before Barcelona move

Arsenal were interested in Sergio Agüero before he completed his free transfer move to FC Barcelona, according to the player's father.
Emerson Royal of Real Betis during the La Liga match between Sevilla FC v Real Betis played at Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium on March 14, 2021 in Sevilla, Spain. Copyright: Antonio Pozo / PRESSINPHOTO

Barcelona plan Emerson Royal talks amid Arsenal interest

Barcelona have planned talks with Emerson over his future, with Arsenal holding an interest in the €25m right-back this summer.