Barcelona news

Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has revealed the club once had a preliminary agreement to sign Vinicius Junior before he joined Real Madrid. The Brazilian winger ultimately moved to the Santiago Bernabeu after Madrid offered a stronger financial package.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has played down talk of turmoil at Real Madrid ahead of El Clasico. The German insisted he would not comment on issues inside the Madrid camp but acknowledged the threat posed by Kylian Mbappe.

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeneß still harbours bitter memories of the 2009 Champions League quarter-final against FC Barcelona.

We offer three key predictions for the El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid this Monday, including a valuable first-half bet.

Arsenal have emerged as serious contenders to sign PSG winger Bradley Barcola. Barcelona and Liverpool are also tracking the French international, with early talks reportedly underway regarding a potential summer move.

Amid rumours of a possible departure from FC Barcelona, Raphinha has hit back at the Spanish press.

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has tipped fellow countryman Julian Alvarez to complete a high-profile move to Barcelona this summer. The former striker believes the Atletico Madrid star possesses the unique defensive work rate and tactical intelligence required to succeed at the Spotify Camp Noy as the Catalan giants search for a successor to Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona loanee Ansu Fati has opened up on his admiration for Lamine Yamal while reflecting on his impressive spell at Monaco. The forward, who has struggled with injuries in recent seasons, appears to have rediscovered his best form in Ligue 1 and is now looking ahead to a pivotal summer regarding his future at Camp Nou.

Barcelona star Raphinha has launched a scathing attack on the media and ongoing transfer speculation, claiming that certain figures are determined to see him leave the Catalan giants. Ahead of this weekend's high-stakes Clásico against Real Madrid, the Brazilian winger dismissed reports regarding his future as total fabrications.

Real Madrid have been plunged into a state of internal warfare after Federico Valverde was reportedly hospitalised following a "very serious" confrontation with team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni. The incident has forced head coach Alvaro Arbeloa to call an emergency meeting to address a dressing room that is spiralling out of control.

Jaap Stam has urged Manchester United to sign Frenkie de Jong, joking he would cycle to Barcelona to bring the midfielder to Old Trafford. The former defender also suggested Micky van de Ven could strengthen United’s defence.

Former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has been handed a two-month disqualification and a six-match suspension after an incident involving match officials during Andorra’s defeat to Albacete. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) acted after reviewing the referee’s report from the Segunda Division clash.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly defined their firm stance on Julian Alvarez's future as the world's biggest clubs begin to circle for the Argentine forward. Despite recent European heartbreak, the Metropolitano hierarchy views the World Cup winner as the untouchable pillar of their long-term project.