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.
Tonali moving back to Milan is one of the biggest topics in Italian transfers right now. It seems inevitable that he will return to the Rossoneri one day, but everyone wants to know when. An agonising wait, but one that would, for many, be worth it.
As my son prepares to take a gap year (and my daughter finishes first-year university after taking a year's break), I'm realising just how strongly gap years are associated with travel. Yet, for many school leavers contemplating a year away from study, travel is either well down the list of options, only a small part of their next 12 to 15 months, or not on the agenda at all.
A recent report from SPORT has shed new light on Barcelona's long-term transfer planning, particularly regarding their search for a new centre-forward for the summer of 2026. The club has been evaluating every possible option for months, fully aware that replacing Robert Lewandowski is one of the most strategic decisions they must make. The veteran striker's contract expires at the end of the season,
