FC Barcelona's transfer activity continues to generate headlines, with the saga surrounding Julián Álvarez currently the hottest storyline. An analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been linked to 24 possible arrivals and 9 potential exits. The items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours.
Azzedine Ounahi
According to a report from 'El Chiringuito' on Sunday, Barcelona is considering signing Girona's Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi. The player has a release clause of 25 million euros and a contract with the club until 2030. The club began evaluating Ounahi as an option to reinforce their midfield following the news that Frenkie de Jong is expected to be out for several months with a knee ligament injury.
Julián Álvarez
On Sunday, Mundo Deportivo reported that Julián Álvarez wants to sign for Barcelona, but Atlético de Madrid does not want to sell him and would not allow a departure to any Spanish team. Earlier that day, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, adding that the outcome depends more on Atlético's position than on Barcelona's will. According to AS on Saturday, the deadline for his transfer is approaching, and Atlético de Madrid has not changed its firm opposition to negotiating a transfer for the Argentine.
João Cancelo
According to several Saudi media outlets on Friday, João Cancelo did not attend Al Hilal's preseason training camp in Austria on Wednesday. His absence is reportedly connected to ongoing contacts with his agent, Jorge Mendes, who is working to complete the transfer to Catalonia. The agreement between Cancelo and Barcelona is said to be very close, but a final agreement with Al Hilal has not yet been reached. Manager Hansi Flick reportedly views Cancelo as a top priority to reinforce the defense.
Dušan Vlahović
According to Sport and Goal.com on Sunday, Dušan Vlahović and his team believe a transfer is not ruled out. His representatives had offered him to Barcelona at the start of the transfer window but were told he was not a priority. After leaving Juventus, Vlahović has reportedly reduced his demands to align with Barcelona's financial limits. The club continues to consider him an option but has doubts about the transfer due to his recent injury problems and playing style.
Vangelis Pavlidis
FC Barcelona is seriously considering Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica as an alternative target, according to reports on Saturday. The interest comes after Atlético Madrid refused to negotiate for Julián Álvarez and filed an official complaint with FIFA. Mundo Deportivo reports that Benfica does not want to sell Pavlidis unless Barcelona makes an exceptionally good offer, while Portuguese newspaper Record stated the club would only sell for a bid considered irresistible.
Cristian Romero
On Saturday, TeamTalk reported that Cristian Romero's wage demands may have been too high for Inter, which has alerted Barcelona. An update from the same source on Friday stated that Romero's camp is now holding talks with clubs in Spain. Barcelona retains an interest in the defender and has been kept informed of his situation, though no club has progressed as far as Inter in negotiations.
Leon Goretzka
According to Matteo Moretto on Thursday, former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka has offered himself to Barcelona as a replacement for the injured Frenkie de Jong. Goretzka is currently a free agent and is expected to decide on his future club soon, but reports from earlier in the week indicated there were no negotiations with Barcelona at that stage.
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