Barcelona roundup: Deco courts Man United wonderkid JJ Gabriel as Barça grow hopeful over Ter Stegen sale
Barcelona sporting director Deco has held a meeting with the agent of Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel, as the Catalans continue their search for the best young talent in world football. The meeting comes as the teenage forward seeks a new club after deciding to leave the Premier League side — a signal of Barcelona's continued aggressive recruitment of elite youth.
Ter Stegen sale optimism grows
Barcelona are growing optimistic they can sell goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the summer. The German goalkeeper is playing regularly and has been recalled to the Germany squad as their No. 1, which is increasing his market value after what had been a tough time with injuries.
Barcelona well represented in September's La Liga awards
Four Barça figures are in the running for September's La Liga awards: Raphinha is nominated for best player, Joao Cancelo for best goal, Pau Cubarsi for best Under-23 player, and coach Hansi Flick is up for best coach.
Rodri: Real Madrid went all out to sign me
Barcelona star Rodri has been talking about the summer transfer window and revealed that Real Madrid went all out in an attempt to sign him from Manchester City before he ultimately joined Hansi Flick's side.
January signings require sales, says Olive
Barcelona's economic vice-president Ferran Olive has warned that the club would have to sell players in January if they were to strengthen the squad by making transfers in the winter window — a reminder that Barça's finances still dictate the club's market activity.
Femeni open Champions League defence in style
Barcelona Femeni kicked off the defence of their UEFA Women's Champions League trophy with a 5-2 win over Paris FC. Kerolin, Clara Serrajordi and Caroline Graham Hansen all got on the scoresheet, with Ewa Pajor scoring a brace.
Xavi praises Flick's team
Former Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has praised Hansi Flick's current team, but was keen to note that his own side played a part in the club's current strength by helping bring through several youngsters into the first team during his time in charge.