Barcelona news

Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez is reportedly prioritising a move to Barcelona over Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain. The former Manchester City star is said to be reluctant to return to the Premier League and has identified Camp Nou as the ideal environment for him to take the next step in his career.

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal admitted he is aiming to "follow in the footsteps" of Lionel Messi after being crowned the Laureus World Young Sportsperson of the Year for 2026. The 18-year-old forward used the prestigious ceremony to pay tribute to the Argentine icon, who remains the only footballer to have ever won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award.

Robert Lewandowski’s future remains uncertain. One club is reportedly making a concrete move, while the possibility of him staying at FC Barcelona has not yet been ruled out.

Liverpool have lost Hugo Ekitike to injury, Mohamed Salah is preparing to depart and Alexander Isak has endured fitness issues, but Michael Owen has explained to GOAL why Robert Lewandowski should not be a short-term fix at Anfield. The prolific Polish striker is preparing to sever ties with Barcelona as a free agent, and has never graced the Premier League, but the Reds are considered to have more pressing issues to address.

Alex Iwobi has explained what it is like to face all-time greats Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, with the former having an “aura” while the latter boasts a “force field”. Speaking on the Beast Mode On Podcast, former Arsenal midfielder Iwobi - who is now on the books of Fulham - has lifted the lid on how he became the unfortunate star of a Messi-themed compilation reel.

Marcus Rashford is facing a defining summer as Manchester United prepare to welcome him back from his loan spell at Barcelona, who look set to pass up the chance to buy the forward outright. While Rashford has enjoyed a productive stint in La Liga, Old Trafford officials have reportedly made their stance clear regarding his long-term future.

Thiago Alcantara has raised eyebrows by omitting Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah when naming the three best players he ever shared a pitch with. Despite playing alongside some of the greatest icons in modern football history, the former midfield maestro opted for a trio of stars that prioritised tactical intelligence and selflessness above raw goalscoring numbers.

Sergio Aguero has heaped massive praise on Lamine Yamal, sensationally claiming that the Barcelona sensation is already performing at a level that puts him above almost every other player in world football with the exception of a certain superstar. The Manchester City and Blaugrana legend also believes the teenager possesses a rare talent that has not been seen at Camp Nou since the departure of eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi.

Rafael Leão’s time at AC Milan could be coming to an end, with the Portuguese forward reportedly already eyeing his next destination.

Barcelona’s Champions League campaign may have ended in heartbreak against Atletico Madrid, but the performance of Lamine Yamal left a lasting impression on one of the club's former greats, Neymar. Despite the disappointment of exiting the competition at the quarter-final stage, Yamal’s emergence as a genuine leader at the age of just 18 has convinced many that he is the heir to the throne at Camp Nou.

VfB Stuttgart faces stiff competition in the race to sign a Barcelona star.

Marcus Rashford could be set for a high-profile move to Italy as Juventus intensify their interest in the Manchester United forward. With his current loan spell at Barcelona nearing its conclusion, the England international is facing an uncertain future in the upcoming transfer window.

Sergio Aguero has weighed in on the growing transfer interest surrounding Julian Alvarez. The former Manchester City striker believes the Atletico Madrid forward would be better suited to Barcelona despite links with Arsenal.