Barcelona are still without a genuine centre-forward even after the start of the season. That is why their attention is said to have recently turned to Borussia Dortmund and Serhou Guirassy.
Diego Simeone is publicly backing Julian Alvarez after Atletico Madrid supporters booed and whistled at him during their match against Villarreal. Arsenal and Barcelona are monitoring the fallout closely, identifying the 26-year-old forward as a primary target to reinforce their attack before the transfer window closes.
Hansi Flick's Barcelona kicked off their La Liga title defence with a ruthless 5-0 demolition of Elche. Despite the flurry of goals, the glaring absence of a recognised centre-forward remains the biggest talking point in Catalonia, and German tactician has made it crystal clear: the club's search for a natural centre-forward is far from resolved.
Raphinha has quickly clarified his intention following suggestions that his Spider-Man celebration against Elche was a secret nod to Barcelona transfer target Julian Alvarez. The Brazilian forward struck twice in a dominant victory and has now revealed a heartwarming, family-oriented reason behind his viral post-match gesture, putting an end to the swirling social media speculation.
Barcelona midfielder Gavi was forced off in tears during his team's 5-0 victory over Elche in their La Liga opener, raising immediate fears of another serious problem. Head coach Hansi Flick has offered an update on the young Spaniard's condition after he injured the very same right knee that previously sidelined him for almost a year.
Alejandro Balde was left out of Barcelona's squad for their 5-0 win over Elche after Hansi Flick questioned his focus. Following reports that the left-back has made the decision to leave Camp Nou, interest from Manchester United has quickly surfaced, casting a shadow over the start of Barcelona's La Liga title defence.
Anthony Gordon marked his Barcelona debut in style by providing two assists in five minutes during a commanding 5-0 victory over Elche. The England winger replaced Lamine Yamal in the second half to set up Raphinha and Fermin Lopez, helping the reigning champions make a flawless start to their La Liga title defence on Sunday.
