Gordon is a Barça player
The deal is done. Anthony Gordon joins from Newcastle for €70m, confirmed across multiple outlets (1) (2) (6) (8). Ryan Giggs called him an exciting old-school winger who loves skinning defenders with pure pace (1). Gordon has already learned the words: "Visca el Barça y Visca Catalunya" (2). He called the move a dream come true (6). He's your marquee arrival of the summer.
Ansu Fati nears Monaco exit
Ansu Fati is close to agreeing a permanent deal with Monaco, which would make him the first confirmed summer departure (7). For a player who once carried the weight of the number 10 shirt, this closes a difficult chapter.
Bernardo wants in, on his terms
Bernardo Silva is pushing for a free-agent move to Barcelona when his Manchester City contract expires, but the club has conditions (10). A player of Silva's quality on a free is rare. This one could drag through the window.
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Darwin Núñez enters the conversation
Darwin Núñez has been mentioned during Barcelona's talks with Al-Hilal over João Cancelo (4). Nothing concrete yet, but the link is now on the table.
Late-window moves being planned
Barcelona are preparing for late-market transfer moves despite making early progress on priority targets (11). Gordon is the headline, but more names will follow.
Yamal: "I feel like a superhero"
Lamine Yamal says when he hits top form, everything clicks: "I'm faster, stronger, full of adrenaline. I feel like nothing can stop me" (12). The teenager wants to reach that level at the World Cup. The thought of him peaking on the biggest stage is something else.
PSG beat Arsenal in Champions League final
Luis Enrique's PSG faced Arsenal in Saturday's Champions League final at the Allianz Arena (13). Score unavailable at time of writing. A club legend on the touchline, and a final that shapes the European landscape heading into next season.
