Barcelona football news and transfer
Here are the latest Barcelona football news and transfer updates:
Latest News:
- Barcelona's financial crisis: The club is facing a severe financial crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of revenue from the Champions League. The club's president, Joan Laporta, has warned that the club may have to sell some of its best players to balance the books.
- Messi's future: Lionel Messi's contract with Barcelona expires in 2023, and there is speculation that he may leave the club. Messi has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain, but the club is trying to convince him to stay.
- Transfer targets: Barcelona is looking to sign a new striker and a right-back in the summer transfer window. The club has been linked with players such as Lautaro Martinez, Erling Haaland, and Hector Bellerin.
Transfer Updates:
- Pedri to sign new contract: Barcelona midfielder Pedri is set to sign a new contract with the club, which will keep him at the club until 2026.
- Frenkie de Jong to stay: Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been linked with a move to Manchester City, but the club is trying to convince him to stay.
- Sergino Dest to stay: Barcelona right-back Sergino Dest has been linked with a move to Manchester United, but the club is trying to convince him to stay.
- Barcelona to sign Sergio Reguilon: Barcelona is set to sign Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon on a permanent deal, according to reports.
- Barcelona to sign Memphis Depay: Barcelona is set to sign Lyon forward Memphis Depay on a free transfer, according to reports.
Rumors and Speculation:
- Barcelona to sign Kylian Mbappe: There is speculation that Barcelona may try to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe in the summer transfer window.
- Barcelona to sign Erling Haaland: There is speculation that Barcelona may try to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland in the summer transfer window.
- Barcelona to sell Ansu Fati: There is speculation that Barcelona may be willing to sell young forward Ansu Fati in the summer transfer window to raise funds.
Injuries and Suspensions:
- Ousmane Dembele out: Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele is out with a hamstring injury and is expected to miss several weeks.
- Sergio Busquets suspended: Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets has been suspended for one match after picking up a yellow card in the Champions League.
- Gerard Pique out: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique is out with a knee injury and is expected to miss several weeks.