Whereas many round Catalonia might need been shocked final summer season following Hansi Flick’s arrival, Barcelona launched into a sensational rise underneath the ex-Bayern Munich boss.
Reclaiming their La Liga crown and having fun with an iconic silverware sweep, the Spanish heavyweights are already beginning to put preparations collectively over defending their crown subsequent season.
Nonetheless, whereas the temper round Catalonia could be at a red-hot excessive, Barca had been hit with an actual summer season blow this week.
Regardless of agreeing private phrases with Spanish worldwide Nico Williams over a blockbuster transfer to the Nou Camp, the 22-year-old introduced a screeching U-turn on Friday.
With Athletic Bilbao asserting that Williams had put pen to paper on a exceptional new 10-year deal within the Basque Nation, Flick’s facet had been reportedly left livid.
Though each Raphinha and 17-year-old sensation Lamine Yamal might need spearheaded Barcelona’s home sweep final season, it’s no secret that Barcelona are looking for attacking reinforcements this summer season.
Turning their consideration again to the drafting board following Williams’ public rejection, it has been instructed that Barca are lining up a pair of Premier League superstars.
Luis Diaz – Liverpool
Whereas Mohamed Salah might need stolen loads of the headlines round Anfield final season because the Egyptian talisman fired Liverpool to a history-making twentieth home crown, Luis Diaz actually performed greater than a serving to position.
Since arriving from Porto again in January 2022, the Colombian worldwide has been a smash hit and was a key a part of Arne Slot’s maiden marketing campaign in cost.
Nonetheless, with simply two years left on his present deal and nonetheless concerned in messy negotiations over a possible extension, it has been instructed that Diaz may very well be open to a transfer away from Anfield this summer season.
Alongside curiosity from Saudi Arabia, it was reported earlier within the week that Bayern Munich had seen an method rebuffed by the newly-crowned Premier League champions.
Though Liverpool might need made it clear that they don’t have any intention of cashing in on Diaz this summer season, Barcelona have recognized the 28-year-old as their new standout goal.
Regardless of being knocked again after an preliminary method to Liverpool final month, Flick is a big admirer of the 64-cap worldwide and is determined to say what can be thought of an actual coup.
🚨 Barcelona are planning new method for Luis Diaz within the subsequent days/weeks after Nico deal off.
Liverpool already closed doorways to each Barça and FC Bayern within the latest weeks; not a simple one.
Marcus Rashford additionally stays nonetheless eager on Barça transfer.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2025
Marcus Rashford – Manchester United
Spending the second-half of final season on mortgage at Aston Villa, it’s no secret that Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United won’t be a protracted one.
On the coronary heart of what has turn out to be a public divorce from his boyhood membership, the 27-year-old has been informed he won’t be a part of Ruben Amorim’s plans going ahead and the Purple Devils are actively trying to push him out of the Previous Trafford exit.
Nonetheless, registering 4 direct purpose contributions in his 10 Premier League appearances on mortgage at Villa Park final season, it appeared that the England worldwide was beginning to get pleasure from his soccer once more.
Now at what’s a serious profession crossroads and with Villa confirming that they won’t be activating Rashford’s everlasting clause, United’s academy graduate has made it clear that his sole focus is on securing a Spanish change this summer season.
Persevering with on from the January switch window, Rashford has made it his precedence to hitch Barcelona and is even keen to take a big wage reduce with the intention to power by way of a transfer to Catalonia.
It has been effectively documented that United have positioned a £40million price ticket on the 62-cap worldwide.
🚨 Marcus Rashford exit, choice additionally made on membership facet as Man United and Rúben Amorim don’t rely on him.
Barcelona stays Marcus’ fav choice for the summer season window however nothing superior but at this stage + extra choices accessible.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 4, 2025
