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Premier League heavyweights such as Arsenal and Liverpool gave Barcelona a free run at Anthony Gordon when exit doors opened up at Newcastle, with Chris Waddle explaining to GOAL why the England international ended up in Catalunya rather than north London. An €80 million (£69m/$92m) transfer has taken Gordon away from his homeland and onto the books of La Liga champions.

Real Madrid have reportedly surged to the front of the queue for Bernardo Silva ahead of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid after submitting a formal contract proposal to the departing Manchester City star. Jose Mourinho is said to be "pushing" for the signing of the Portuguese playmaker as he prepares to return to the Bernabeu as head coach.

Barcelona's Marc Casado has reportedly reached an agreement with the club's sporting department to secure a transfer away from Catalonia this summer. The midfielder has been struggling for regular first-team minutes under Hansi Flick following the returns of Gavi and Marc Bernal from injury, prompting him to instruct his agent, Jorge Mendes, to evaluate formal offers.

Barcelona and Spain superstar Lamine Yamal has officially been named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The 18-year-old sensation will use his global platform to advocate for children's rights, specifically focusing on the essential need for safe environments to play and develop.