Dietmar Hamann has admitted to GOAL there is “always a chance” that Erling Haaland will leave Manchester City “when Barcelona or Real Madrid come calling”. Those approaches have not been made as yet, with the Norwegian striker tied to a contract through to 2034, but there will come a point when a fresh start away from the Etihad Stadium is considered.
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For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Deportivo A Coruna have confirmed the signing of Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado on a season-long loan deal containing a permanent purchase option. The 22-year-old moves to the Riazor in search of regular first-team minutes after collecting multiple major domestic trophies and making 75 senior appearances for the Catalan giants.
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde as they look to conclude a dramatic piece of business before the summer transfer window slams shut. The Red Devils are working late into the night to convince the Spain international to make the move to Old Trafford following a summer of heavy investment in their squad.
Gabriel Jesus has completed a stunning move to Barcelona, admitting that he accepted a major financial sacrifice to ensure the deal went through. The Brazilian forward leaves the Premier League behind to become the latest high-profile addition to Hansi Flick’s squad at the Camp Nou.
Anthony Gordon has enjoyed a remarkable start to his Barcelona career following his transfer from Newcastle United. After providing his third assist in as many games during a 5-2 thrashing of Rayo Vallecano, the England winger highlighted the severe tactical differences between the Premier League and La Liga. Gordon believes Spanish football requires a level of intelligence that many English sides lack.
Julian Alvarez has finally decided to remain at Atlético Madrid until at least the January transfer window, effectively ending a protracted summer saga. Despite heavy interest from Arsenal and a strong personal desire to join Barcelona, the Argentine forward will continue to ply his trade under Diego Simeone for now.
Egyptian starlet Hamza Abdelkarim has expressed his immense pride after making history as the first player from his country to represent Barcelona in a competitive fixture. The young striker was introduced late on during the Blaugrana's emphatic victory to help maintain their perfect start to the new campaign.