Rashford alternative gets green light
Barça have reportedly shifted focus to a Marcus Rashford alternative, with two reasons clearing the path. The club sees the new target as a more realistic priority signing this window (1). Details on the specific player remain unconfirmed, but the message from the reporting is clear: Rashford is no longer the top attacking target.
Belinho on the radar
Several European clubs, including Barça, are tracking 17-year-old Rafael Belinho. The teenager is drawing attention across the continent and could be one to watch as the summer window unfolds (3). No deal is imminent, but the interest is real.
Arturo Ruiz wary of hungry Barça
Ahead of facing Barcelona, Arturo Ruiz made a point of acknowledging the team's mentality: "I congratulate Barça on a great season, I'm sure they're not relaxed and will want to beat us after the first leg" (2). The respect is there, but so is the warning.
Fan reactions
The Laporta-Alexia moment from the UWCL celebrations is the only thing fans are talking about. Footage of the president grabbing Putellas by the waist has split opinion online, with many calling it inappropriate and others defending it as harmless celebration energy. The conversation is loud and messy. See the thread
