Gordon: 'We need the sixth Champions League'
Anthony Gordon has made his intentions clear from day one. The new signing, who arrived from Newcastle, didn't hold back in his first remarks as a Barça player. "Necesitamos la sexta Champions," he said (1). No settling in, no bedding-in period, wait, let me fix that. No settling in, no bedding-in period: he's here to win the big one. Newcastle are already lamenting his departure (4). The winger's ambition matches a squad that just lifted two trophies but ended the league season with a sour 3–1 loss at Valencia.
Rashford links heat up
Barcelona are reportedly lining up a £13 million bid for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. United value the forward at around £35 million, but INEOS are said to be ready to tear up his contract (2). Barça's cunning lowball offer could force a United U-turn, with one factor potentially pushing the deal through (3).
Atlético hits out over Julián Álvarez rumours
Atlético Madrid have publicly attacked Barcelona over speculation linking Julián Álvarez with a move to the Camp Nou. The transfer noise has caused unusual tension between the two clubs (5) (8). No formal response from Barça yet.
Barça Femení release UWCL victory film
FC Barcelona Femenino have launched an official film celebrating their UEFA Women's Champions League triumph (6). The exclusive release caps a historic season in which the women's side won all four available trophies, including their fourth Champions League title after beating Lyon in the final.
Romeu: 'Some will have to step up'
Pere Romeu didn't sugarcoat it ahead of the upcoming Liga F match against Madrid CFF. With Alexia, Mapi, and Ona Batlle all departing, he was blunt: "Habrá gente que tendrá que dar un paso adelante... Repetirlo me parece que son palabras mayores", some will have to step up, and repeating the success is a whole different challenge (7).
Fan-reaktioner
The Gordon signing hasn't slowed the rumour mill, fans are buzzing over Catalan outlet Esport3 reporting that Bernardo Silva's move could be official within hours, with the midfielder accepting a reduced offer to wear the blaugrana. See the discussion on r/soccer.
