Oriente Petrolero Overview

Karim Adeyemi is already making waves at the Ciutat Esportiva, with his new Barcelona team-mates left stunned by the German's explosive physical attributes. Alejandro Balde has been the first to lift the lid on the forward's integration, revealing that the pair have quickly hit it off during the club's pre-season preparations.

Robert Lewandowski sensationally turned down a staggering €200 million contract offer from Saudi Arabia to remain at Barcelona, according to his agent. The veteran striker eventually opted for a move to Major League Soccer with Chicago Fire this summer rather than taking the life-changing riches on offer in the Middle East.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed he is recovering after being admitted to hospital for a heart procedure. The 64-year-old was forced to cancel his planned trip to England to join the club’s pre-season training camp following the detection of an arrhythmia.

Barcelona’s search for a new attacking spearhead has hit a major roadblock after Bournemouth rejected two formal offers for rising star Eli Junior Kroupi. The Catalan giants have pivoted to the French prodigy as a primary alternative to Julian Alvarez, but the Premier League side are proving to be tough negotiators despite the youngster being 'thrilled' by the prospect of a move to Camp Nou.