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Barcelona have moved swiftly to secure the signature of Gabriel Jesus, reaching a deal in principle with Arsenal for a cut-price fee. The Brazilian international, who has seen his prominence at the Emirates wane, is now set to travel to Spain to finalise the unexpected switch to the Catalan giants.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has expressed his complete confidence in Lamine Yamal, suggesting the teenage sensation is rapidly rediscovering his world-class form. The German tactician noted that the winger is finally finding his smile again following a challenging period of recovery and high-pressure international football.

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 is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.

La Masia graduate Hector Fort has delivered a heartfelt goodbye to Barcelona fans following the confirmation of his permanent move to Real Sociedad. The 20-year-old defender leaves his boyhood club after 13 years, marking the end of a journey that began when he was just seven years old.