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La LigaA report says Alejandro Balde is beginning to accept the possibility of leaving Barcelona if it would give him more chances to start. He has not given up hope of staying at the club, but is considering a move in the winter transfer window if his situation does not change.
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TransfersReal Madrid are increasingly optimistic about beating Barcelona to the signing of young Manchester United player JJ Gabriel, with talks progressing ahead of the January transfer window, a report says.
UEFA Champions LeagueHansi Flick made forced changes to Barcelona’s defence in Saturday’s La Liga win over Alavés. Frenkie de Jong caught the eye at centre-back, while 20-year-old midfielder Brian Fariñas impressed on his first-team debut at right-back, despite it not being his usual position.
La LigaBryan Farinas made his first appearance for Barcelona’s first team, playing at right-back in a 6-1 win over Alaves at Camp Nou. The 20-year-old joined the first team in September but had been waiting for his chance on the bench. Injuries to Eric Garcia, Andreas Christensen, Xavi Espart and Jules Kounde opened the door for his appearance.
TransfersManchester United are reportedly preparing to move for Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde as manager Michael Carrick looks to address defensive weaknesses ahead of the winter transfer window. A Team Talk report says the English club has received encouraging indications that the Spanish player could leave, and that
UEFA Champions LeagueBarcelona are dealing with a defensive crisis ahead of their next two matches, against Aston Villa in the Champions League and Atletico Madrid in La Liga. Despite their big win over Deportivo Alaves, Hansi Flick voiced concern about his players’ fitness and stressed the need to get through both games without rushing injured players back before they
TransfersBarcelona had planned to sign Karim Adeyemi after his Borussia Dortmund contract expired in summer 2027. But the player’s stance on a renewal and Ferran Torres’s departure prompted the club to act sooner. According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Dortmund threatened to reduce Adeyemi’s playing time if he did not clarify his position on a new deal.
TransfersChelsea are reportedly targeting Barcelona defender Jules Kounde during the January winter transfer window, with the Frenchman identified as the club’s top target. Reports say Chelsea have informed Kounde and Barcelona of their interest as head coach Xabi Alonso looks to strengthen his defensive options.
La LigaA senior source connected to Barcelona said the club has no intention of letting 23-year-old midfielder Fermín López leave, describing him as untouchable. The source added that nobody had contacted Barcelona about him and that he is an important part of Hansi Flick’s plans, noting that his new contract, signed earlier this year,
La LigaJournalist Juan Ignacio Irigoyen reported that France Football told Barcelona last week that Lamine Yamal would win the Kopa Trophy again, the award for the world’s best young player.
Football newsPhotos of a young Colombian have spread on social media, drawing users’ attention because of his resemblance to Barcelona player Lamine Yamal and prompting reactions and comments about how closely they look alike.
Football newsBarcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong said Xavi Hernández called him before being appointed Netherlands coach. De Jong said he was a little surprised by the decision, but pleased that Xavi had considered taking the job, and was looking forward to working with his former coach again.
