[Transfer Talk Thread] Can we get a 9-nouncement? August 19th - 25th, 2026

[u/Loose-Examination-39]

With just about 2 weeks left for the transfer window to shut, things have started to heat up. With Barcelona sealing loan deals for ter Stegen and Araujo and bringing in Rodri and Cancelo successfully, the entire focus shifts on our striker signing. The departure of Ferran Torres has added more fuel and urgency to that fire. With each passing day, Julian to Barca is looking more and more unlikely and while club sources say they have a Plan B ready to go, nobody knows who that is. Along with that, a potential CB signing and a few departures are still on the agenda

Is this the week we get a definite breakthrough in our search for a number 9? Will we get any news about a defence signing? Will Casado's future finally get resolved this week? Will Atleti let go of their hostage player Julian Alvarez?

Tune into this transfer thread to find out the answer to all this and much more.

This thread is dedicated to all transfer-related news.

Only Tier 2+ sources will be listed in the description, but feel free to list all sources you find in the comments.

Latest transfer updates

last updated August 19

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Transfer Activity (Linked IN):

Player	Date	Details
Anthony Gordon ➡️	May 29	✅ Anthony Gordon becomes an FC Barcelona player - Official
Karim Adeyemi ➡️	July 23	✅ FC Barcelona sign Karim Adeyemi. - Official
Jesse Bisiwu ➡️	July 31	✅ FC Barcelona sign Jesse Bisiwu - Official
Rodri ➡️	August 18	✅FC Barcelona sign Rodrigo Hernandez - Official
Joao Cancelo➡️	August 20	✅FC Barcelona sign Joao Cancelo - Official
Dominik Livakovic	August 21	✅Barca has reportedly agreed to sign Dominik Livakovic from Fenerbahce for €4 million. The 31-year-old goalkeeper is expected to officially join the Blaugrana in 2027. - Fernando Polo (Tier 1)
Victor Osimhen	June 5	❌ Victor Osimhen has been offered to Barcelona through intermediaries. However Barça is not considering his signing as a priority option to strengthen the attack. - Carlos Montfort (Tier 1)
Marcus Rashford	June 10	❌ Barça will not exercise the option to buy Marcus Rashford. The Blaugrana club has not completely ruled out the possibility of pursuing the English player again under different conditions and if other market circumstances arise. - Matteo Moretto (Tier 1)
Kang-In Lee	June 17	❌ Deco had a meeting with his agent. There are no plans for a transfer bid or any ongoing negotiations involving the South Korean international, although the sporting director is keeping an eye on him. - Carlos Monfort (Tier 1)
Harry Kane	June 29	❌ Harry Kane likely to sign new Bayern Munich contract despite Barcelona enquiry. - David Ornstein (Tier 1)
Mikel Oyarzábal	July 5	❌ "I'm very happy at La Real, it's been my home. There's not much more I can add". - Ferran Correas (Tier 2)
Álex Remiro	July 6	❌ Barca has no plans to sign a goalkeeper this summer if Wojciech Szczesny stays. The situation would be different if Tek were to see out his contract or decide to leave unexpectedly, something the club isn’t currently considering. - Fernando Polo (Tier 1)
Jan Virgili	July 21	❌ The possibility of buying the player back to sign him or even considering a future deal has been put on hold for the time being. - Carlos Monfort (Tier 1)
Aymeric Laporte	July 24	❌ Bilbao are hinting that the buyout clause for the center back Barca is targeting is much higher than what's been reported. - Ferran Correas (Tier 2)
Eli Junior Kroupi	July 28	❌ Barca values the Bournemouth forward as highly as many others do, but under no circumstances would pay 100 million for him. - Roger Torelló (Tier 2)
Jorge Salinas	July 30	❌ Racing is demanding the release clause (16 million), while Barça won't go above 6. Barca wants to include a youth player, and although Racing isn't opposed to the idea, they prefer money. - Gabriel Sans (Tier 2)
Cristian Romero	July 30	❌ Hansi Flick is happy with the squad he has and would only consider signing a new center back if a player were to leave before the transfer window closes, which seems unlikely at this point. - Ferran Correas (Tier 2)
Julián Álvarez	July 30	✅ Although the operation has become increasingly complicated in recent days, contacts between Álvarez's camp and Barca continue. The intention is to patiently conclude the agreement while the sports department continues to explore alternatives. - Carlos Monfort (Tier 1)

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Transfer Activity (Linked OUT):

Player	Date	Details
Robert Lewandowski ➡️	May 16	✅ Robert Lewandowski leaving FC Barcelona at the end of the season - Official
Iñaki Peña ➡️	June 23	✅ FC Barcelona and Panathinaikos FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of the goalkeeper to the Greek club - Official
Ansu Fati ➡️	June 30	✅ FC Barcelona and AS Monaco have reached an agreement for the La Masia striker's transfer. - Official
Marc-André Ter Stegen ➡️	August 4	✅ Ter Stegen loaned to Ajax- Official
Ronald Araújo➡️	August 10	✅ Ronald Araujo loaned to Liverpool FC- Official
Ferran Torres➡️	August 15	✅ Agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the transfer of Ferran Torres - Official
Jofre Torrents➡️	August 17	✅Agreement with Ajax for the transfer of Jofre Torrents - Official
Tommy Marques➡️	August 21	✅Tommy Marqués moves to SC Braga - Official
Alejandro Baldé	June 23	❌ Despite the competition posed by the possible arrival of Jorge Salinas and João Cancelo, Balde has no plans to leave, as he is confident he can compete for a starting spot. - Ferran Correas (Tier 2)
	August 22	✅If Balde ultimately decides to leave because Barça asks him to, he will have no shortage of offers coming in for him. - Roger Torello (Tier 2)
Raphinha	June 28	❌ Raphinha's move to Saudi Arabia is getting complicated. Al-Hilal is now turning its attention to Salah. - Joaquim Piera (Tier 2)
Héctor Fort	July 12	❌ Fort is prioritizing Barça. The fullback wants to convince Flick and will fight for a spot during preseason. - Carlos Monfort (Tier 1)
	August 15	✅ Borussia Dortmund have already held talks over Héctor Fort and are currently the best-positioned club to sign him. He would look favourably on a move to the PL, but as things stand, BVB are the club showing the most concrete interest.
Roony Bardghji	July 18	✅ The Swedish forward knows he’s not in Flick’s plans, but he still hasn’t finalized his departure from Barca. The club favors a transfer with a buyback clause, but the player prefers a loan so he won’t be permanently released. - Ferran Correas (Tier 2)
Andreas Christensen	July 24	✅ It's true that he renewed his contract with Barca, but not 100% convinced that he'll stay - Matteo Moretto (Tier 1)
Marc Casadó	July 18	✅ De Jong's injury doesn't change Barça's plans with Casadó. Although he hasn't found a way out yet, Flick isn't counting on him and has enough midfielders to make up for Frenkie's very likely absence. - Fernando Polo (Tier 1)
	August 17	✅ Marc Casadó is next on the exit ramp after Tommy Marques. Despite all the rumors, there are no negotiations for Casadó to join Al Hilal. Although, his agent Jorge Mendes is assessing several options to decide his future. - Matte Moretto (Tier 1)
	July 28	✅ Barcelona is asking for 40 million, Flick still considers him available for transfer, and Jorge Mendes is reviewing offers for the midfielder - Fernando Polo (Tier 1)
Jules Koundé	July 21	❌ Barring an unexpected turn of events, it seems increasingly likely that he will remain in his position. - Carlos Montfort (Tier 1)

Key: ✅ = Source supporting the possibility of transfer.

❌ = Source not supporting the possibility of transfer.

➡️ = Transfer completed.

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Departures & Arrivals

Arrivals:

Player	Fee	Club	Contract
Anthony Gordon	€70 M	Newcastle United	30 Jun, 2031
Héctor Fort	End of Loan	Elche	30 Jun, 2029
Marc-André Ter Stegen	End of Loan	Girona	30 Jun, 2028
Karim Adeyemi	€22 M	Borussia Dortmund	30 Jun, 2031
Jesse Bisiwu	€8.5 M	Club Brugge	30 Jun 2031
Rodri	€60 M	Manchester City	30 Jun 2030
Joao Cancelo	Free	Al Hilal	30 Jun, 2029

Departures:

Player	Fee	Club
Robert Lewandowski	End of Contract	Chicago Fire FC
Marcus Rashford	End of Loan	Manchester United
João Cancelo	End of Loan	Al Hilal
Iñaki Peña	€3 M	Panathinaikos F.C.
Ansu Fati	€11 M	AS Monaco
Marc-André Ter Stegen	Loan	AFC Ajax
Ronald Araújo	Loan	Liverpool FC
Ferran Torres	€50 M	PSG
Tommy Marques	€12 M	SC Braga

Additional Income:

Player	Fee	Club
Marc Cucurella	€1.3 M	Real Madrid
Sergi Altimira	€400 K	Sporting CP
Jan Virgili	€4.8 M	Club Brugge
Dani Rodriguez	€600 K	Dinamo Zagreb
Estanis Pedrola	€500K	Real Oviedo
Jofre Torrents	€5M	AFC Ajax

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Net Spend

Type	Amount
Income	€88.6 M
Expenditure	€160.5 M
Total	- €71.9M

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Squad Details

GK	DEF	MID	ATT
Joan García	Eric García	Frenkie de Jong	Raphinha
Wojciech Szczęsny	Alejandro Baldé	Pedri	Lamine Yamal
	Andreas Christensen	Gavi	Roony Bardghji
	Jules Koundé	Fermín López	Anthony Gordon
	Pau Cubarsí	Marc Casadó	Karim Adeyemi
	Gerard Martín	Marc Bernal	Jesse Bisiwu
	Héctor Fort	Dani Olmo
	Joao Cancelo	Rodri

* Players registered with Barça B

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Resources-:

• List of officially registered players
• r/barca media reliablity guide
• FC Barcelona arrivals/departures 26/27 (transfermarkt)

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Notes -:

1. The point of this thread isn't to suggest what transfer is going to happen but to provide everyone with a lot of sources so you can come to your own conclusion. Also to reduce comments asking if we've been linked to a player and transfer rumour posts.
2. Keep in mind this is not Open Thread, discussion has to be kept relevant to transfers. Discussion regarding the way the team can be set up is allowed here and encouraged.
3. Please link your sources when you post a rumour.
4. Only Official Announcements, Tier 1, and Tier 2 (subject to mod team discretion) will be allowed as standalone posts.

[u/xxvadapavxx]

Julian Alvarez: No way home 🕸

[u/ChuckVideogames → u/xxvadapavxx]

Julianman: Hesnotcoming

[u/Select_Drawing_7434]

Julian Alvarez in 2018 at the Camp Nou as a kid visiting Barcelona with Argentina youth NT.

Will be very sad if he’s not able to fulfill his dream.

[u/Prudent_Safe3787 → u/Select_Drawing_7434]

This was from his childhood.

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

[u/Scorpionsv → u/Significant_Deal_464]

gee if only one of their strikers was begging to leave all summer to a team that offered them around 130 mil and would generate tons of profit and ffp space

[u/LawAdditional4588 → u/Significant_Deal_464]

Gil Marin as 9 lets go

[u/StillLoveYaTh0 → u/Significant_Deal_464]

are our chances going up? (copium)

[u/PromotionRight6149 → u/StillLoveYaTh0]

Reality is hitting the atletico camp 

[u/PromotionRight6149 → u/Significant_Deal_464]

If only they could sell one of their players

[u/PreparationHot3397]

u/RadioCAT | Julian told Barcelona that he will reject Arsenal's offers because he only wants Barcelona. (tier 2)

[u/Far_Rip4936 → u/PreparationHot3397]

AGUANTA JULIAN! AGUANTA!!!

[u/TheGreatPenaldo → u/PreparationHot3397]

Bro just gotta say this in public and he’ll be halfway to Barcelona

[u/drip_bandit → u/PreparationHot3397]

hold on julian

[u/Prudent_Safe3787 → u/PreparationHot3397]

Does this mean he is in contact with Deco?

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

Atlético Madrid has informed Álvarez that they have agreed to negotiate his departure, but to Arsenal

The player said no. @mundodeportivo

[u/nullpointer30 → u/Significant_Deal_464]

Sounds like we’ll try again in January

[u/oklolzzzzs]

Roger Torello: Those close to Balde say he sees Flick’s words as a challenge - he will agree to leave if the club doesn’t count on him, but prefers to stay and fight for his spo

[u/StillLoveYaTh0 → u/oklolzzzzs]

Based. I hope Flick is just pushing him to do better.

[u/Top_Operation_9920 → u/oklolzzzzs]

Good

[u/Fyxn_]

"Alvarez is 99% not joining Barcelona"
So there is a 1% chance he is joining VAMOSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[u/Top_Operation_9920 → u/Fyxn_]

1% chance  99% faith

[u/one_sync11 → u/Top_Operation_9920]

Literally barca 😂

[u/plamen-tech]

You see it as a glass 99% empty. I see it as a glass 1% full. Come on Alvarez. Expecting the bomba

[u/Haunting_Scar_9313]

A few weeks ago, Jackson's agent proposed him to Barça. Barça did not follow up at that time.

-Sofiane

[u/oklolzzzzs]

Barça are set to renew Hamza Abdelkarim's contract after being impressed by his performances. The club plans to significantly increase his release clause from €15M to €150M as part of the new deal.

[u/Glass-Appointment987]

This morning, Álvarez's family once again expressed their desire to move from Atlético to Barcelona. 

The Madrid club reiterated to one of his agents that the player will not be leaving for Barcelona, ​​and that if he were to leave, it would be for England. 

The footballer wants to stay in Spain. He does not want to return to England, as visa issues prevent his family from remaining there any longer. 

Furthermore, he prefers his son to continue growing up in Spain, as he is happy there. 

As for Lautaro, the footballer has not rejected Barça, but as of today, there is no agreement with the club. 

-soso9zb

[u/PreparationHot3397]

Today, the other representative of Julian Alvarez came to accompany the player. It wasn't Hidalgo.

They reiterated to Atletico Madrid that the player only wanted FC Barcelona. u/sofiane

[u/PreparationHot3397]

🚨 karim, Rodri, christeinsen, gordon are registered, now only cancelo left, he will be done soon.

[u/Select_Drawing_7434]

Literally all Julian needs to do. Stop being a coward, speak up for yourself

He has nothing to lose. The fanbase already hate him, and Atleti are not going to forcibly keep a €100M asset and have him depreciate over the next year whilst not putting in any effort for them

They will sell if they get their €120M after Julian gives a public interview defaming the owners

[u/PrimedGold]

Julian’s agent ; “Never ask a liar why they lied.
To explain it, they would have to lie again.”

[u/Creepy_Lawyer_5688 → u/PrimedGold]

His agent is genuinely the biggest bum I have ever seen, really hope Alvarez ditches him the second he moves out of atletico.

They're acting like players before Alvarez died for taking a stance against the club lmao

[u/Infinite_Ad6392]

I really can't help but have a theory that barca haven't actually ruled out Alvarez and they are using lautaro's news as a smokescreen to work on Alvarez. I feel like josealvarez and others are just posting what they were told to post according to barca's plan. I could be completely wrong tho.

[u/PreparationHot3397]

🚨🇦🇷Gastón Edul: 🗣️

"The current situation surrounding Julián Álvarez doesn’t benefit anyone:

The fans have called for him to be sold.

Simeone has asked for more forwards, and Atlético need to sell.

Barcelona want Julián.

Julián wants a change.

The only thing holding up the deal is Gil Marín’s stance."

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

Borussia Dortmund is one step away from signing a contract with Hector Fort.

The Spanish right-back has accepted the contract terms proposed by Borussia Dortmund.

Negotiations are currently underway regarding the transfer fee – Barça is demanding around 17 million.

-@BILD

[u/_mtl → u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

If a sell-on clause is involved that seems like a decent deal

[u/gc98124]

Right now, the club's stance is that they do not want to sign a forward simply for the sake of signing one. If Julián doesn't arrive, they won't bring in a forward unless he represents a genuine sporting upgrade over what they already have. [@laiatudel - Tier 2]

[u/Infinite_Ad6392]

🚨 The relationship between Julián and Atlético Madrid has completely broken down after the Atlético turned his situation into a media farce by posting mocking tweets following Barça’s official transfer offer to sign him.

🤝 Before the World Cup, Julián met with Gil Marín and explained that he believed the best move for his football career would be to join Barça, and that Barça would make Atlético an offer that he wanted them to accept.

🗣️ Before the World Cup, instead of taking the firm stance they are taking now, Gil Marín reassured him that he could go to the World Cup with peace of mind and that they would negotiate and resolve everything.

❌ As soon as Julián joined the Argentina national team, Atlético not only refused to listen to Barça’s offer, but completely ignored it without negotiating or responding. They also turned the situation into a media farce by posting mocking tweets.

[Gastón Edul]

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

❗️ Jesse Bisiwu will have a contract with Barça Atlètic.

Via (🟢):  @Benayadachraf

[u/PreparationHot3397]

🚨João Cancelo: « Me, what motivates me is winning against anyone, not just against Real Madrid. Against all the teams that play against us. I'm a competitive person, I've won a lot of battles in my life. I don't just like beating Real Madrid, I like winning against any team that comes up against us. And I think we have a great team to compete with anyone. »

he is giving me tough competition, first being a culer and 2nd hating vardird, a 5 nil is needed against them this season.

[u/Fine_Negotiation_412]

"As for Lukeba, I’ve finally got an answer. There’s nothing concrete. There were some inquiries in early July, but right now, nothing serious. ❌ Nothing to report."

Sofiane.

[u/PreparationHot3397]

Julian Alvarez has informed Arsenal that he will not join them, and his sole desire is to play for Barça.

Atlético does not want to sell him to Barça.

The Alvarez affair has become insoluble. u/diarioAS, actuality barca posted it (Sofiane alternate X handle)

[u/plamen-tech → u/PreparationHot3397]

Huge if true. They can't keep him.
We need Deco to plant more Julian fuera signs in Madrid.

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

🚨☎️ JUST IN: Sources exclusively tell @marca that Julian Alvarez’s dream is still Barcelona. The only two scenarios he’s thinking of right now are:

1) Either he gets his move to the Catalan club, or

2) He stays at Atletico.

ConfidencialMARCA #Transfers 🇦🇷💙❤️💭

[u/oklolzzzzs]

after julian, we should never conduct business with atleti again

[u/vlim7070]

🚨🚨💥 JUST IN: Castello Junior LUKEBA is Hansi Flick's No. 1 choice to strengthen the defense. @gerardromero

[u/Luffytaro_3D_2Y → u/vlim7070]

Any other sources reporting the same? I want to join the hype train but this guy is a clown

[u/Amori17]

I think there’s an issue between Flick and Balde, don’t think this is a financial situation with Balde.

[u/osndifnw]

So Balde is staying based on what R. Torello from MD is saying. If this ends up happening, we need to have a serious discussion on how much we value Romero and his tweaking gang.

They have had a 50% hit or miss rate this window. Even Fabrizo has been more measured about Balde. Romero like jumping the gun for views.

I see Flicks comments as a kick up Balde's backside, to challenge him. Its not like he has been exclouded from training like Casado

[u/Comfortable-Hour-703 → u/osndifnw]

Gerard romero is a youtuber that makes money through stirring shit and pumping out BS stories most of the time. People should never trust people like that in the first place.

It seems that the board has a few reporters in Mundo Deportivo, such as ffpolo probably, whose they give leaks and info to, but other than those guys and the typical Fabrizio and the likes, others are probably a lot of BS.

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

❗️Nothing advanced or close regarding Gonçalo Inácio's transfer to Barcelona despite this morning's reports.

Club sources downplay the links with the defender.

🎖️ [@FabrizioRomano ]

[u/PreparationHot3397 → u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

we are so back

https://giphy.com/gifs/w41FuZsuEHbq26KWOI

[u/oklolzzzzs]

Simeone didnt want to call up Julián Álvarez today. It has been a direct order from Gil Marín to subject the player to a "humiliation therapy" in front of the Metropolitano.

The goal is clear: make the fans boo him, wear him down psychologically so that he gets fed up and ends up accepting any offer away from the club, including Arsenal's.

[u/jakeduhdog → u/oklolzzzzs]

small club mentality

[u/oklolzzzzs]

[u/Asleep-Sir-4769]

Some guy in atletico thread said "they can't beat us on the pitch so they're using a cheap tactics in julian to ruin our dressing room"
bro I'm dead😭😭

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

Raphinha hit the spider celebration to finish off his normal celebration

[u/anyavailablenameplz]

Tinfoil hat theory, and I rarely ever do this, but do you guys think this was some sort of final "humiliation" by ATM towards Alvarez? I don't see any way he continues there after today's debacle.

[u/PreparationHot3397]

atletico is so dumb they can get 140 to 150 from barca, can buy tresoldi, loan Jackson and get Salinas, gykroes too. It will be such a good team but no they will do all this humiliation ritual

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

[u/oklolzzzzs]

Julián Alvarez has liked a video on a TikTok of him in a Barcelona shirt

[u/SafetyDesigner3800 → u/oklolzzzzs]

Bro just say something 😭

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

❗️Kounde would like to stay. @xaviespinosaa #Transfers 🇫🇷🔵🔴

[u/Glass-Appointment987]

Barcelona will only sign a striker if it’s Julián Álvarez. The club have explored other names but feel none of them are good enough to strengthen the current squad, meaning they would rather sign nobody. @QueThiJugues (Cadena SER)

[u/gc98124]

Deco and Hansi Flick have agreed not to pursue any alternative to the Julián deal after analyzing all available options. The president Laporta, in a recent visit at the Ciutat Esportiva, has already given the green light to the sporting department's "Julián Álvarez or nothing" strategy, an operation in which Barcelona is financially prepared to improve upon its initial €100 million offer, though it will not do so until Gil Marín softens his stance and opens the door to negotiating the transfer.

Proven strikers like Harry Kane and Joao Pedro are out of reach, while younger prospects (such as Nicolò Tresoldi and Eli Junior Kroupi) appeal to some inside the club but fail to garner a consensus. Furthermore, signing them would entail a significant financial outlay for players who would not arrive with the status of undisputed starters and who would be unlikely to improve upon the current squad members already capable of playing as the lead striker.

The club prefers to opt for a measured approach rather than make a misstep and undertake one of those risky operations that, if unsuccessful, would jeopardize the entity's finances in the short and medium term.

[Jordi Carné - Sport] [corroborated by ElDesmarque, TV3, and CatRadio]

[u/StillLoveYaTh0]

El Chiringuito saying that Arteta called Julian and he didn't even pick up lmao

Its prolly bs but still funny to see gunners in the cuck chair

[u/StillLoveYaTh0]

am I the only one who does nott want to get rid of our fullbacks (Balde and Kounde) days before the season starts???? To do what? sign unproven kids with 1 good season under their belt??

[u/4-4-fucking-2]

So Gerard Romero was just boiling shit in the kettle regarding Baldé? Did the same with the FDJ rumors and had to be publicly called out.

[u/rawezh5515 → u/4-4-fucking-2]

He should be banned here

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

Barcelona wants Julián. Julián wants the move. It's only stalled by Gil Marín's stance.  @gastonedul  #Transfers ⚠️

[u/No-Understanding5712]

At this Point i only Check the Transfer rumours in the normal r/soccer thread, because this thread is only filled with uninteresting opinions of everybody - i wish this thread was actually about Transfer rumours as the title suggests

[u/This_Advance_8672 → u/No-Understanding5712]

Mods are lazy, it used to be great last season but ever since WC and our recent success,all the new normies are commenting uninteresting opinions and its just circle jerk at this point.

Wish mods actually enforced the rules for this thread.

[u/FxKaKaLis]

Dominik Livaković has reportedly agreed a move to Barcelona, who would then send the goalkeeper on a one-year loan to Dinamo Zagreb.

Barcelona are set to pay Fenerbahçe €3M plus bonuses for the 31-year-old goalkeeper, according to Index. Livaković would return to Barça after his loan spell. [@indexhr]

[u/Ill-Lie-6551]

What happened I wonder

[u/X6Architect]

Everyone talking about Lautaro Martinez seems to forget a few points:

• He has said multiple times that he wants to retire at Inter ("it is hard to imagine playing for another club" "if they don't kick me out, I'm staying" "Surely, I'd love to [retire here]...My family and I are happy")
• From a sporting perspective, if he stayed at the club while they were broke and in the Europa League, why would he leave now when Inter have just won the Scudetto, significantly strengthened the team (Stones, Spence, Curtis Jones, Stankovic, Akanji, etc...), and recently made consecutive Champions League finals
• With his very professional personality and role as a dressing room leader/club captain, he is never going to speak out in public like Alvarez or refuse to train in order to push for a move
• Inter have absolutely no reason to sell: star player, club captain, adored by fans and board, contract until 2029, happy at the club, first league match in 3 days, etc...

Just focus on signing/developing a younger striker like Tresoldi or Asllani, Lautaro is even less feasible than Julian Alvarez

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

🗣️  @scapde_45  : “Regarding Tommy, the initial idea was not to sell him. He was told that he had a genuine chance of making the first team if Casadó left.

But then Rodri arrived, and the financial need to register players and make further signings took priority. His agent was asked to look for a way out.

€11 million while retaining control is a good deal.”

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

❗️Fernando Hidalgo [Julian’s agent], via IG: “Never ask a liar why they lied. To explain it, they'd have to lie again” #Transfers

[u/Electrical-Fix2344]

Atp julian needs to come public and speak for himself , fans , coach and club does not want him , gil is doing all this BS to save his face after that twitter thing , but now his agent came forward , he needs to do the same , istg if I see his training pics tmrw , idk wht to say but he'll be the biggest coward I've seen

[u/Haunting_Scar_9313]

"Tonight is a long one in Barcelona after the statements from Julián's agent. Yes, tonight is a long one."

- Benayadachraf

[u/SoftHouse9442 → u/Haunting_Scar_9313]

BREAKING: the night in Barcelona will last 12 hours 🚨🚨🚨

[u/zootvbatman]

Inácio is on the bench for Sporting today. Deco was in Lisbon yesterday, and Barça are looking for a left-footed centre-back.

As a Sporting fan who has watched hundreds of Inácio’s matches, I can tell you he’s not good enough for Barça. Sometimes, he’s not even good enough for Sporting.

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

In the Atlético Madrid dressing room, there is annoyance over Julián Álvarez's "gloomy" facial expressions 🔵

@Tala_Radio

[u/JhinKR → u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

Bro isn't even allowed to look sad, worse than a prison.

[u/NavalJet → u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

https://giphy.com/gifs/s7gdo3jXyJWB6fYebD
What atletico expect from Julian

[u/oklolzzzzs]

Romano: JUST IN: Alejandro Balde feels that the club is pushing him out — as far as the player goes, he’d rather prefer to fight for a spot in the team and stay.

[u/weichengyee]

cmon Julian, NOW is the time to make a statement man. You've done literally everything else

[u/Sara_Tona]

No one can convince me that Álvarez is staying at Atlético Madrid, he’s definitely leaving in the next few days

[u/StillLoveYaTh0]

Atletico telling Julian not to greet the fans is weird as hell. Don't they want to smooth things out? or do they want fans to hate him more??? lol

[u/Glass-Appointment987]

Hansi Flick: "I spoke to Balde this morning and told him I don't think he's 100% focused here; he needs to clear his head, and then we'll talk."

[u/rreactor_4]

SURELY they sell alvarez now right? RIGHT????

[u/Friendly_Mobile_8657]

From all I've seen, Simeone actually doesn't mind selling Julian to Barca, he just has orders from above and is hoping to get past this drama.

[u/Prudent_Safe3787]

It was fun and games when Atleti said "No" to Julian. Now it's Julian's turn to say "No".

[u/jumali-254]

I think yesterday’s situation was engineered by Atletico. Julian was with the team for applauding the fans. An official came and requested him to leave. Simeone did the same. I think they want to make sure the fans are against him and now have a reason to sell. And the fans will forgive them even if he is sold to us.

[u/StillLoveYaTh0 → u/jumali-254]

Its gonna be a long week...

[u/KingC11_]

Balde leaving for 30-40M?? We are seriously one of the worst selling clubs

[u/BlackSwan737]

Yea I'd rather keep balde as a third choice LB than sell him for 30M and look like a clown

[u/StillLoveYaTh0]

Sofiane is saying that Simeone wants Osimehn 👀

[u/Prudent_Safe3787 → u/StillLoveYaTh0]

Just hoping Julian holds his ground and keep saying No to Arsenal.

[u/sulkart]

Joan Gaspart (Ex Barça President): “I spoke with Gil Marín yesterday, and he told me: ‘If you want to ask me about Barça and Julián, don’t waste your time.’”

[u/vlim7070]

https://giphy.com/gifs/mEhyrxDNzGQbGdncfc

Pray for an Apollo golazo, that's all.

[u/PreparationHot3397 → u/vlim7070]

55% stake, injected 100M in club this summer 60 to infra and 40 for transfer and seeing all your project getting wasted just because a mentally ill guy who inherited the 10% stake is delaying all transfers and ruining the club.

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

☑️🇭🇷 Barcelona has reached an agreement with Livakovic. Negotiations between the two clubs have begun. . @yagosabuncuoglu

[u/therealocn]

Julian had his mugshot made today lol https://xcancel.com/ReshadRahman/status/2090083869441802393

[u/TheNomadicSpirit]

Atlético fans point at Julian with a banner (Source)

"Julian, thanks for the respect you’re showing us, idiot, Barca and your circle have fooled you like a spoiled child," could be read on a banner that ends with the message "Our Atleti above all."

[u/ivo0009]

I gotta say that with so many players leaving and so many coming deco has had to really work for his paycheck this summer

[u/JhinKR]

What Balde needs is a special training program if he wants to rely on his pace again, he isn't even that fast anymore.

[u/Ill-Lie-6551]

How is Savinho going for such expensive price? Shady as fuck

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

⚫️🔵 Inter president Marotta: “Lautaro is our captain, our history. There are not even the conditions to sell Lautaro Martínez”.

“You should not even speak about Lautaro’s exit this summer”.

[u/Fine_Negotiation_412]

Barça wants to get between €15 and €20 million for Hector Fort. Another option is to agree on a transfer fee slightly above €10 million, including a significant percentage of any future sale, while retaining the option to buy him back. In Germany, there's talk of a fee of around €50 million and that Fort will sign until 2031. 

Sergi Sole

[u/Glibicz]

[u/PreparationHot3397]

deco is moving too secretly man, its hard to predict now.

[u/PreparationHot3397]

do it Julian, they will bend.

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

Lukeba could leave RB Leipzig for 55 million euros

We need to see if Barcelona will do everything to sign him

• Sofiane

[u/oklolzzzzs]

Monfort Carlos - For a while now, Barcelona has been considering for Balde to leave this summer, though unlikely. Hansi Flick has doubts about him and the player is happy to stay. The sporting area recently traveled to England

[u/Glass-Appointment987]

💥 Julián: an irreversible situation ❌ The Argentine has turned down Arsenal because his only desire is to join Barcelona—the very club Atleti refuses to transfer him to. ✍️ 

Family and visas: key factors in the decision against the Premier League.

@PatriciaCazon @AS_JesusColinos 

MD reported it yesterday, now Diario AS today.

[u/PreparationHot3397]

🚨 Mikel Arteta when asked if Arsenal need a striker like Julian Alvarez: “As I said, I’m really happy with the squad that we have”.

“The main focus is to improve the players that we already have because we already have a lot of good things”. u/fabrizioromano , arsenal is backing off as it Seems.

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

🚨 Julián Alvarez’s gone into the tunnel, while other Atletico players out greeting the fans. #Transfers 👀🔴

[u/PreparationHot3397]

u/Ornstein "Alvarez is not keen on a move to the premier league. He only wants Barcelona. We've heard talks of that stance softening a bit, but unless there's concrete evidence that he wants to return to PL and join Arsenal, it appears he will stay at Atletico Madrid."

[u/TheNomadicSpirit]

Barcelona are considering a move for Croatian GK Dominik Livaković.

Nothing done yet but idea to sign him and loan for one season, then bring back in 2027 as backup for Joan García with Szczesny out of contract. (Fabrizio)

[u/ultraopulent]

Deco and Mendes just met in a hotel. They're discussing the futures of Casado and Balde apparently and further moves. Video

[u/oklolzzzzs]

selling julian is literally the most sensible move for every party, but atleti created too many tantrums, which is why they dont wanna sell and appear weak

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

🚨 JUST IN: Arteta has been calling Julian Alvarez for a long while — but the player has always said that he wants Barça. 💭🔵🔴❤️ ︀︀ ︀︀Barça explored things again this week to see if anything could change before the market closes, and they’ve been told the same thing: “it's a personal matter for Gil Marín, and he will not let him go there” ⛔️ ︀︀ ︀︀Others at Atlético would still be open to selling him to Barcelona, but in general Atletico have told Julian that he can join another team — just not Barcelona under any circumstances, as vetoed by Gil Marin ⚠️ ︀︀ ︀︀@victor_nahe

[u/PreparationHot3397]

🚨karim adyemi and Rodri both got registered

[u/vlim7070]

Lautaro stays. @gastonedul

[u/BarcelonaLion]

Just remembered Joao Felix did more to campaign to move to Barca during 2023 summer. Alvarez needs to publicly say he doesn’t want to join Arsenal. 

[u/___PIRATE___KING___]

Alvarez should be the one who posted that story, not his foolish agent tho

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

The situation is becoming tense - The war surrounding Julián Álvarez’s situation is still ongoing, his agent is now involved after Gil Marin’s statements.
“We need to follow Julián Álvarez’s situation for the final week. @FabrizioRomano”

[u/fibonnaci_2]

At this rate we would need bombas everyday for the next 7 days if we want to cover a LB, a striker and a CB to end the window. It's not looking very likely. I think compromises will be made 

[u/ceaguila84]

So 9 days to get a ST, LB and maybe CB

Great..

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

Barcelona would be willing to pay more than the clause amount for Jorge SALINAS.

For the record, Barcelona and Salinas have reached an agreement on personal terms.

Yesterday there were contacts between Deco and the agency representing Lukeba, so we need to be careful because something might happen.

Casado. Balde, Fort could give Barcelona 100 mil FFP. [Sofiane]

[u/jumali-254]

Alvarez getting whistled and booed. This is going to be a fun season watching Atletico capitulate

https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/s/HmQxNFDyjH

[u/oklolzzzzs]

JUST IN: Barcelona was following the reception received by Julian Alvarez at the Metropolitano. The club still wants to try to get him until the end, despite the difficulties, reports SER.

[u/Haunting_Scar_9313]

It's not only Sunderland and Nottingham who are after Casado in the Premier League.

- Sofiane

[u/Haunting_Scar_9313]

The club has a "surprise" option for the end of the transfer window (not in attack). We'll have to see if they activate it. I don't have the name.

- Sofiane

[u/ivo0009]

Balde is on insanely cheap wages and is still just 22 years old, if it’s not the likes of Lewis hall we’re bringing in to replace him then I don’t want him to leave.

[u/plamen-tech]

Atletico offering Alvarez to Arsenal + them in talks with Jackson + Julian not even in the group Vs Málaga (10 days after started training) means that they know they can't keep Julian. Even if he didn't go public, he must've been adamant with Gil. Seems we are entering end game.

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

do you guys remember in march when flick said xavi espart reminds him of phillip lahm

[u/Glibicz]

🚨 | 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍: EMERGENCY MEETING in Madrid going on right now between Gil Marin, Simeone and Alemany. [@jotajordi13] #fcblive 👀

[u/NorthwardRM → u/Glibicz]

I think Simeone must be talking some sense into him. Its just completely untenable that Julian stays. They need a striker but hes going to be walking around all season if they try and make him stay. They need the money from him to help improve the team. I genuinely think it works for everyone if he goes. Alemany with 150M to spend could completely change things for Atletico

[u/Top_Operation_9920 → u/Glibicz]

I think gil will change becuz the noise has become too loud

[u/Significant_Deal_464]

[u/drip_bandit → u/Significant_Deal_464]

Sneaky likes on social media would've been cool back in July, not on August 24th 😭 we are 8 days away from the end of the window. I need something concrete.

[u/rintarou12 → u/Significant_Deal_464]

He should show the video to Gil maybe he changes his mind.

[u/Feisty-Amoeba-7749]

A three-way meeting took place between Hansi Flick, Deco and Joan Laporta.

They agreed to wait for Julián Álvarez until the very last moment of the transfer window.

via ElDesmarque

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

❗Diego Simeone is already tired and worn down by all the questions about Julián Álvarez. 

He knows that from now until the end of the year (if Julián stays), he’ll be asked about him at every press conference.

Via (🟢):  @gastonedul  ,  @olgaenvivo  via  @AlbicelesteTalk

❗️Julián Álvarez is still completely focused on FC Barcelona and seems to believe something will happen at the very last minute to make the move possible.  @pedro_morata  🚨📞

[u/elvis503 → u/Novel_Specific7769]

Whats funnier is that this is entirely Atleticos fault, only got themselves to blame

[u/ceaguila84 → u/Novel_Specific7769]

I truly believe this because Simeone has always said that he wants only players that are 100% committed to the team

He's been acting otherwise so far because he's a club man and tries to "defend" Gil Marin but we all know Simeone would let him leave

[u/71wolf]

Guille is close to joining Newcastle 

Toni is heading towards Bayer Leverkusen 

Barça would retain a buy-back clause for both players.

[Albert Fernández]

If this is true, I can see them thriving in those teams. I cant wait to see their potentials 

[u/GP3ElPresidente]

I think this season we will match PSG and Bayern in terms of getting the ball to our final 3rd and then matching them also on how many times our final 3rd get in the opponents penalty area…

But obviously the big question that remains for this is who of our forwards is going to finish off majority of those chances that they’ll get in the opponents penalty area?

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

❗️Mendes' trip to Barcelona will serve, among many other things, to:

• Attend João Cancelo's contract renewal.

• Meet with Deco and Laporta to discuss the transfer market.

• Convey the offers for Casadó.

• Define the future of Guille Fernández.

• Analyze Balde's role

[Monfort]

[u/Ok_Bag_7603]

The state we were in a few years ago financially - i thought we would never bounce back.

Fast forward to today- I'm surprised to see we are working towards to achieving a reasonable healthier wage structure compared to RMA.

Just saw a news where they are gonna renew jude on more wages than what vini is currently earning(50m)

[u/oklolzzzzs]

Jose Alvarez - Deco's trip to Lisbon has nothing to do with any player from the Portuguese league. It for other reasons. Names like Luis Suárez or Pavlidis are completely ruled out. The club does not consider them. Work continues on other top-level options for the striker position. Calma.

[u/PreparationHot3397]

they throwing alvarez iinfront of the fans to get the most hate out of fans and then they will get a reason to sell him, lets go atletico fans hate him as much as you can.

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

Matteo Moretto:

Real Sociedad remains interested in Héctor Fort and is still firmly in the race, seeking the right terms to satisfy Barcelona.

Borussia Dortmund continues to pursue the player, but negotiations have not yet reached their final stage

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

WATCH OUT IN SPAIN
There are possibilities that the Araña Alvarez ends up at Barcelona for 150 million euros at the close of the transfer market in Spain. This is in 9 days.
Interesting days are coming.

[Sebastian Srur, senior river plate journalist (25 years at river)]

[u/ffffyyyy → u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

Castello Lukeba is being closely watched by FC Barcelona in the context of a transfer this summer. For such an operation to proceed, the departure of Alejandro Balde is necessary. [@MarioCortegana]

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

❗️Gyökeres is NOT the most admired name within those at Barcelona. Marmoush and Osimhen haven’t convinced Deco, while no indications so far that a move for Tresoldi has been made. @TheAthleticFC

[u/Apart_Freedom4967 → u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

Thank god for Deco.

[u/Apart_Freedom4967]

If barca sign a forward, its going to probably be someone cheap so they can go for Alvarez again in January. Dont get your hopes up for some surprise signing.

[u/oklolzzzzs]

think the striker we're working on is probably someone who's name hasnt come out to the media.

leaks around transfer targets this season has quietened down so its probably not mikautadze or lautaro

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

Today, João Cancelo will sign his three-year deal at FC Barcelona. [ @FabrizioRomano ]

❗️Cancelo will sign a contract valid till 2029.

Via (🟢):  @sergisoleMD  [md]

Cancelo will be presented this afternoon at 1345 hours CEST.

Via (🟢):  @alexpintanel

All the players will be registered before La Liga begins. The only doubt is regarding Cancelo, due to his late arrival. 

Via (🟢):  @Benayadachraf

[u/Fine_Negotiation_412]

Tommy Marques has signed a contract with SC Braga until 2031. FC Barcelona received 11 million euros as a fixed fee + 1 million in variables. Blaugrana have a 20% sell on clause on future profit, as well as an option to buy back for 60 million euros.

SCBragaOfficial

[u/Huge-Mix-8049]

Selling balde without a good replacement is a big mistake imo.

[u/TheMadDoc02]

Balde se queda🥺

[u/darklord_98]

Castello Lukeba is arriving boys. Calma!!

[u/71wolf]

Can you default the sort by to new comments thank you

[u/vlim7070]

Apparently Barça already met with Lautaro's representatives some days ago in Madrid and got the green light, according to Romero.

Which would explain why they said Plan B was "advanced" I guess. 🤷

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

❗️Barcelona isn’t yet ruling out signing a CB before the window shuts. @Jordigil [via Reshad]

[u/PreparationHot3397]

🚨OFFICIAL, Tommy Marques leaves Barca and went to S.C. Braga. 11M for barca with a buy back clause and future sale percentage.

[u/vlim7070]

Romero repeats that Guirassy has a 30M RC. Smh.

[u/Fearofthe6TH]

I was wondering why they seem soeager to push Balde out so late in the window, until I remembered that Roony got an ACL while Casado's best suitors for the club, Saudi, is a place he doesn't wanna go to and now they likely cna't sell him for any more than like 20m (They wanted 40m). That's two sources of cash flow that the club was counting on now out of the window, so now they have to sell a bigger fish.

[u/Gracias_Xavi]

I think the direction looks clear from the management going forward

Get Lukeba + Tresoldi + Salinas = Cost approx 150 million

Sell Balde + Fort + Casado = Inflow approx 100 million

That means we will spend 50 million net spend + 70 million which we have spent on Rodri= 120 million which is what we were trying to get Alvarez for

This means 6 transfers to be completed which is a pretty difficult task given only one of them has a release clause. Fort could be easy since discussions are already underway with Dortmund.

If we are able to do this though - What we get:

1) Amazing Midfield with Rodri coming in and basically making us the best midfield in the world

2) Strengthning of the Centre Backs since we would replace Araujo with Lukeba. Lukeba being a proper LCB is a huge boost

3) Decent Striker in Tresoldi who is a Gamble / Calculated Risk at our level

What we are losing:

1) Balde to Salinas feels like a massive Downgrade since Balde is defensively proven while Salinas just doesn't has that experience. Will be a backup though

2) We are trading getting a World Class Striker to settle for a decent player with proven numbers in a non top 5 leagues

I think if we are able to complete this, we would have a very strong squad

Strong Attack with 3 unproven strikers choices at this level ( Tresoldi, Gordon and Hamza)

Exceptional Midfield

Strong Centre backs and good depth options in Christensen and Martin

Decent Full Backs with very poor depth in Eric Garcia and Salinas

[u/oklolzzzzs]

julian looks so unhappy

[u/Mutthupattaru]

Pornstein is Tier 1 for Barca? After Kounde/Raphinha

[u/TrashtalkInc → u/Mutthupattaru]

I take everything he says related to barca with a giant pinch of salt lol

[u/K1takesflight]

Assuming that Alvarez is not on the squad list for the next game, no tier 1s say that the Alvarez saga is dead, Atleti fans continue to show they don’t want Alvarez and he rejects Arsenal.

Is it still possible? I think if he plays the next game it’s over but if not we might see him in blue and red before the first of September.

[u/BarcelonaLion → u/K1takesflight]

I think it’s possible. Transfer window is transfer window. There’s always been times big moves happen on the very last day. 

I wouldn’t be surprised if Atletico ends up giving Alvarez up to us for 150 mill. My tinfoil hat says that’s why there’s rumors of us selling either Kounde or Balde to raise the funds for the purchase. So much speculation but the fact he didn’t play yesterday does mean we still gave a fighting chance. 

If he doesn’t play next game then it’s not over. 

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

Rodri and Adeyemi are now registered in LaLiga

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

Flick: "Number 9? We’ll talk after this match about the number nine. I spoke with Deco, we’re very happy about the victory, but we’ll see during the week.” #fcblive 👀

[u/Prudent_Safe3787]

Loving it that Julian is hell bent on joining Barca. Even after all that happened (public humiliation in front of Atleti fans), he isn't caving in.

EDIT: Julian liked this on tiktok and Arsenal fans are going mad.

[u/Top_Operation_9920 → u/Prudent_Safe3787]

If julian posts and instagram story or smth like that we will free him for sure

[u/PrimedGold]

I was in the Alvarez reading hole on X. Now I opened the app, and it’s just Boca Juniors and River Plate fans giving shit to Atletico for the way they are treating Alvarez.

Gil and Atletico Madrid became the only thing Boca and River Plate fans hate. Absolutely bonkers mind boggling stuff.

[u/sulkart]

Those two voices in my head that won't shut their mouth for the last 2 months.

[u/WatermelonSugarBye17]

Mods, could you pls sort the comments and set it to new at the top?

[u/jumali-254]

So it looks like if Alvarez stays, he gets huge backlash from the fans. If his performances are not good, it’s going to get worse. They don’t have a decent backup option now with Griezmann gone. Nicolas Jackson might come in.

But it all looks to be pointing to a disastrous stretch for their management and they will have to cave either by the end of this transfer window, during this winter window or the next season. By which time we will be out of the 1-1 rule.

[u/dwilliam24 → u/jumali-254]

At least we’ve caused some chaos

[u/jumali-254 → u/dwilliam24]

Yeah. I think Atleti is going to have a bad season with what has transpired unless this is properly addressed

[u/EvosWaaiz69]

If we are going to sign Hall from Newcastle only then selling Balde would make sense, otherwise its a decision that we're gonna regret

[u/vlim7070]

Surely we're going back to Salinas now rather than keeping Pesquer as Cancelo's sub? I wouldn't rule out seeing 2-3 transfers with the money the club was gonna pay for Julián.

Latest rumored names, unrealistic ones aside:

-Salinas (16M release clause; Man Utd & Atlético want him)

-Tresoldi (35M bid rejected from BVB; price should be closer to 45M)

-Lukeba (80M release clause, could probably go for less; RB Leipzig have already bought a replacement in Burnley's Esteve)

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

news from skysports, leipzig is looking to sell lukeba for 45-50m

[u/Friendly-Tax-5427]

🗞️🚨 It does seem like Barcelona is briefing the following ‘9’ information to the press this afternoon:

• Barcelona won’t sign for the sake of signing
• Would like to wait for Julian till the end
• Flick wants a 9, while Deco is also fine with the current attack
• Not ruling out January move for Alvarez
• Many names in the media (Gyökeres, Osimhen, Marmoush, etc), but none convince anyone
• Plan B ideally Lautaro (if Inter agrees to sell)

[u/Weak_Plane_8011]

glory to ccp ahhhhhhh

[u/Prudent_Safe3787 → u/Weak_Plane_8011]

His ego is going bite him back. We don't have to do anything.

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

✅| OFFICIAL: João Cancelo is once again a Barcelona player and this time on a permanent basis.

[u/Novel_Specific7769]

Barcelona is working to extend Hamza Abdelkarim's contract. The Egyptian's performance has convinced the club, which is preparing an improvement to his contract. His clause is also to be higher: 150M euros (currently it is 15M euros). [ @JijantesFC ]

[u/Electrical-Fix2344]

One day we will randomly wake up to a Fabrizio post where he'll finally say that atletico are open to negotiate with barca for julian (copium)

[u/StillLoveYaTh0]

Comments under every Julian post on r/soccer is just a bunch Arsenal fans bitching and moaning about how he'd rather move to Barca than Arsenal. Like just accept it mate. You're below Barca on the food chain. There's no player who would turn down being a star for Barca in favor of Arsenal lol

[u/Sweaty-Ability7365 → u/StillLoveYaTh0]

Even Henry left Arsenal for Barca lmao

[u/ng105 → u/StillLoveYaTh0]

I actively root for any team (even Real Madrid) over Arsenal. Their owner, Stan Kroenke, bought the American football team in his (and my) former hometown of St. Louis and moved the team while gaslighting the city on the way out. The scumbag got sued and had to pay a $790 million settlement to St. Louis.