Barcelona leading chase for Lukeba, Guardiola backs Bernardo move

Barcelona leading chase for Lukeba

Barça have jumped to the front of the queue for RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba. Contact has been made with the 22-year-old's representatives, and the left-sided centre-back, who also covers left-back, is now firmly on your club's radar. Arsenal and Real Betis are also in the mix, but Barcelona have moved first. (1)

Guardiola: Bernardo Silva 'too good' for Barça to ignore

Pep Guardiola has given Barcelona the green light to pursue Bernardo Silva on a free transfer this summer. "Bernardo would adapt to any team. He's too good," Guardiola said, in a clear endorsement of a move to Camp Nou. The Manchester City midfielder would add elite quality to Flick's midfield alongside the emerging Marc Casadó. (2)

Olmo shuts down exit talk

Dani Olmo has moved to reassure Barcelona fans amid reported interest from Arsenal. "The Catalans can rest assured," Olmo said. "For my part, there is nothing to say." No drama here, your midfielder is staying put. (3)

Casadó wanted by newly promoted Deportivo

Deportivo de La Coruña are dreaming of signing Marc Casadó after securing promotion back to La Liga. The midfielder is expected to leave Barcelona this summer, and Dépor see him as their dream addition for the top-flight campaign ahead. (4)

Barça kids crash out of LALIGA FC FUTURES

Barcelona's youth side were knocked out in the round of 16 of the LALIGA FC FUTURES tournament. Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, and Espanyol also went out at the same stage in a weekend of surprises. (5)

Fan reactions

It was all about the legends this weekend. Barça Legends thrashed Liverpool Legends 8–3, with Andrés Iniesta rolling back the years to assist Cristian Tello for the final goal. Fans were buzzing about Iniesta's performance, calling him the best midfielder on the pitch even at this stage of his career. Watch the highlights here.

Sources

  • 1. barcanewsnetwork.com — Barcelona take lead in race to sign Bundesliga defender
  • 2. barcanewsnetwork.com — Pep Guardiola endorses Barcelona move for midfielder – “He’s too good”
  • 3. barcanewsnetwork.com — Barcelona star dismisses possible summer exit – “Nothing to say”
  • 4. fichajes.net — El Dépor no da por perdido a Marc Casadó
  • 5. marca.com — Sorpresas en LALIGA FC FUTURES: Barça, Atlético, Villarreal y Espanyol, eliminados en octavos
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