FC Barcelona are preparing a €25 million move for Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries as French full-back Jules Koundé faces an uncertain future at the club.
Hansi Flick has left Jules Koundé and Raphinha out of Barcelona’s squad for the final La Liga match against Valencia to protect the duo ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will use the preseason period to evaluate young defenders Xavi Espart and Hector Fort, with only one expected to remain in the senior squad for the upcoming campaign.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is set to hold individual meetings with four first-team stars to discuss their futures as the Catalan club plans a major summer squad overhaul.
Barcelona suffered a surprise defeat to Alaves just days after lifting the La Liga trophy, as a young debutant impressed despite the loss. Robert Lewandowski’s poor showing has intensified speculation about his summer exit from the club.
FC Barcelona face a challenging summer as key defender Alejandro Balde refuses to leave despite the club’s urgent need to raise funds for new signings and meet financial fair play rules.
FC Barcelona are confident of meeting La Liga’s 1:1 financial rule this summer, allowing them to spend 100 percent of their earnings on new players for the first time in six years.