Barcelona are reportedly set to sign a new center-back in the summer transfer window in a bid to boost Hansi Flick's backline. A new report now claims there Barca have added two more names to their list of targets in the shape of Wolfsburg's Konstantinos Koulierakis and Luka Vuskovic who is at Hamburg (but on loan from Tottenham). The two youngsters are shining in the Bundesliga and their performances mean they seem to have caught the eye of the Catalan giants.
Girona are preparing for one of the most ambitious moves in their history, and it centres on one of the biggest names in Spanish football. According to a recent report from Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan side is ready to go all out in their attempt to sign Marc-Andre ter Stegen if even the smallest window of opportunity opens up. Girona are fully aware that landing a goalkeeper of Ter Stegen's calibre would represent a transformative moment for the club.
Under La Liga regulations, Barcelona are allowed to sign and register a replacement player if the injured footballer is expected to be out for four months or more. This forecast must be supported by a medical report approved by the competition's Medical Commission. Barcelona have up to 20 days to request the registration of a replacement once the Medical Commission issues a favourable report, and they can use up to 80% of the injured player's salary.
Barcelona have reportedly made contact with Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic in a bid to try and sign him in the summer transfer window after his contract expires. A new report from Marca states that Barcelona have "already made a move to acquire the services of Vlahovic" and are hoping to land the 25-year-old. Vlahovic has been linked with Barcelona many times before, with former technical secretary Ramon Planes having previously admitted the Catalans tried to bring him in on loan.
Barcelona's already complicated search for defensive reinforcements in January appears to have suffered another setback, with a report from SPORT pointing towards what is effectively the end of the road in their pursuit of Nathan Ake. Ake had emerged as a serious option for Barcelona as they explored short-term solutions to reinforce the back line. The Dutch international is open to leaving Manchester City, and the idea of playing for Barça was particularly appealing to him.
FC Barcelona are set to enter into 2026 with the league position that Hansi Flick would have hoped for at the beginning of the season. Top of La Liga, 46 points from 18 games and a four-point cushion over Real Madrid make for good reading. The numbers are loud: 51 goals scored already, but the feeling is even louder. This is a team that plays with incisive attacking power, sometimes, even at the cost of defensive solidity.
After being branded as a flop for the longest time during his spell at Barcelona, Ferran Torres finally appears to have woken up. Under the leadership of Hansi Flick, the Spaniard has gone from being a backup striker at Barcelona to someone who is taking Robert Lewandowski head-on. Ferran's success has been backed up by data as well, as the forward has registered brilliant numbers in 2025, his first full year under Flick.
At first, I wasn't used to the ball being so fast. I wondered if I would be able to play at that level. Now I watch videos from last year and this year, and I can see that I've been able to adapt. This season is the best of my career.
According to a recent report from A Bola, Jose Mourinho has personally stepped in after learning of FC Barcelona's interest in Nicolas Otamendi. The Portuguese coach has urged Benfica to move quickly and secure the Argentine defender's future with a contract renewal. The report suggests that Mourinho and Benfica president Rui Costa are fully aligned on the issue. Both believe that Otamendi remains far too important to lose, especially to a direct European rival like Barcelona.
Christmas has offered the Blaugrana stars a rare moment to slow down, reconnect with loved ones, and share glimpses of their private lives with fans through social media. After Christmas Eve celebrations, several players chose to post photos of dinners, decorated homes, and intimate gatherings. Some shared moments directly on their own accounts, while others appeared in posts uploaded by partners or family members.
