Season review: champions with scars
Barcelona wrapped up the 2025-26 La Liga season as champions with 94 points and the Spanish Supercup in the cabinet. But it wasn't a flawless campaign. The Champions League run ended in the quarter-finals, and the team's form wobbled late: one win in the last five league games, including a defeat on the final matchday. The season review from Barça News Network frames it as adversity overcome, a title built on grit rather than glamour. (4)
Lamine Yamal: World Cup opener in sight
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente expects Lamine Yamal to feature in the World Cup opener against Cape Verde on 15 June. That is massive news for your star winger, who has been racing to regain fitness after injury threatened his tournament. De la Fuente's public confidence suggests the recovery is on track. (5)
Roony Bardghji could head to the Premier League
Premier League clubs are circling Roony Bardghji, and Barcelona are open to a loan move this summer. The Swedish winger faces a crowded path to minutes at the Camp Nou, and a temporary switch could give him the senior football he needs. No clubs named yet, but the interest is real. (3)
Rashford rumors: two stories, one denial
The Rashford saga is getting messy. Barcelona have publicly denied making a lowball €15 million offer for Marcus Rashford, calling the story false. (1) Yet another report claims the club have told Manchester United they would pay £26 million under two conditions. (2) The conflicting noise suggests there may be something in the pipeline, but nothing is agreed yet.
Gvardiol pursuit goes cold
Barcelona have cooled their interest in Manchester City centre-back Josko Gvardiol. The 24-year-old had been linked as a defensive target for the summer window, but the club appear to be looking elsewhere now. (6)
