The usually outspoken Joan Laporta has revealed what happened when Barcelona approached Liverpool to try and sign Luis Diaz, who remains a target for Bayern Munich, earlier this summer

FC Barcelona approached the summer transfer window with ambition, aiming to strengthen its attacking line ahead of the 2025/26 season.

Barcelona’s pre-season has kicked off with intensity and intrigue, as Hansi Flick’s early decisions set the tone for a summer packed with transition. The Athletic ’s detailed reporting reveals how the German manager is wasting no time reshaping the squad, starting with a surprising move in goal and difficult transfer questions ahead.

Barcelona have had a chaotic summer so far, although some of that was put to rest earlier this week when Marcus Rashford joined on a season-long loan from Manchester United. He arrives as the

Joan Laporta reveals why Barcelona didn’t pursue Nico Williams, admitting Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford were always ahead on his wishlist.

Diaz joined Liverpool from Porto in 2022 for a deal worth around 37.5 million pounds ($51 million). In that time he was won the league, FA Cup and two English League Cups, scoring 41 goals in 148 ...

With Nico Williams off the table, which of the three men on the Catalan club's new shortlist is best suited to Hansi Flick's style of play?

For Barcelona, this was a self-inflicted miss and a brutal reminder that they’re still operating under a cloud of administrative fragility. Diaz Back in Focus as Attack Restructure Continues Deco may have missed out on the exciting Williams, but the club ...