Gordon deal moves fast, Rashford not ruled out
Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Anthony Gordon and are now in direct club-to-club talks with Newcastle. Fabrizio Romano reports Barça want to close the deal quickly to fend off Bayern Munich and interested Premier League sides (1) (4). The England press is backing this up, Mundo Deportivo's reporting is now being confirmed by English outlets, with Gordon increasingly seen as headed to Camp Nou (5).
Despite that momentum, the Rashford option is not dead. Sources say it remains alive but with conditions attached, likely depending on how the Gordon negotiations play out and whether Newcastle's demands can be met (6).
Alexia Putellas says goodbye after 14 years
Alexia Putellas is leaving FC Barcelona Frauen. The club legend departs after 14 years, ending an era that saw her become the face of the women's team and a symbol of its dominance, four Champions League titles, countless domestic trophies, and two Ballon d'Or awards. The German press calls her Barça's 'queen' stepping down (2). No destination has been confirmed yet.
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ter Stegen exits: 'It was an honour'
Marc-André ter Stegen has said an emotional goodbye to Barcelona. "War mir eine Ehre", it was an honour, the goalkeeper said, as he now heads into an uncertain future. The longtime number one leaves in January after over a decade at the club (3).
Vinicius Jr on Yamal: 'People pay to watch him'
Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr has heaped praise on Lamine Yamal in an interview with Caze TV. "Lamine is one of those players people pay to see play. He's a great player and very difficult to play against. I'm sure he admires the Real Madrid players too," Vinicius said (7). High praise from across the Clásico divide for your 18-year-old star.
Atlético-MG director: No Barcelona contact for Veneno
Atlético-MG director Paulo Bracks has responded to reports linking young Brazilian talent Gabriel Veneno with Barcelona. His answer was blunt: "Specifically about the athlete, there has been no proposal and no inquiry." No contact has been made from Barça's side (8).
Fan reactions
The Gordon news has supporters buzzing. The Reddit thread on Romano's update is full of excitement about the speed of the deal, though some are anxious about what it means for other targets. Meanwhile, a separate discussion on r/realmadrid about the Negreira report has Barça fans watching warily, it is clearly a hot-button topic across the rivalry line.
