Gordon deal agreed
Barcelona have agreed an €80 million deal for Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, split as €70m fixed plus €10m in add-ons. The 25-year-old is keen to finalise the move before shifting focus to the World Cup with England. (1) (2)
Julián Álvarez next on the list
After Gordon, the club's next priority is Atlético Madrid forward Julián Álvarez. That chase won't heat up until after the World Cup, though, Álvarez will be with Argentina and any serious negotiations are on hold until the tournament ends. (2) (11)
Bernardo Silva: personal terms agreed, decision after World Cup
Bernardo Silva has agreed personal terms with Barcelona. His agent Jorge Mendes confirmed the Portuguese midfielder will decide his future after the World Cup. That timeline suits Barça, Atlético Madrid were pushing for a quicker resolution. The deal isn't closed yet, with squad composition still an issue to resolve. (4) (6) (7)
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Christensen wants to stay
Andreas Christensen's contract expires at the end of this month. Speaking publicly, the Danish centre-back made his position clear: "Everyone knows what I want and where my head is, so I hope everything falls into place soon." No agreement has been finalised yet, but the message is unmistakable. (5) (8)
Outgoings: Fati, Bardghji and a forward attracting interest
Ansu Fati is close to a permanent move to Monaco, while Roony Bardghji is also likely to leave this summer. Meanwhile, six clubs, including Aston Villa and Everton, are tracking a Barcelona forward as the club looks to balance the books. (9) (12)
Rashford earning rave reviews
Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Barcelona, has been singled out by England teammate Ollie Watkins as the most surprising player in training. "I don't have words to praise him enough," Watkins said. With the World Cup around the corner, Rashford's form is turning heads. (10)
Juventus defender on the radar
Fabrizio Romano reports that Barcelona have drawn up summer targets and are showing interest in a Juventus centre-back who can also play full-back. No names confirmed yet, but the scouting work is underway. (3)
Dumfries chose Madrid over Barça
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman confirmed Denzel Dumfries underwent a medical at Real Madrid, adding he would have preferred the right-back to join Barcelona instead. One that got away. (13)
