Barcelona could keep former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen in their squad for next season, according to Sport.
Vermaelen spent last season on loan at Roma, but tentative interest from Premier League and Serie A clubs has yet to result in offers, and so he could form part of new Barca coach Ernesto Valverde’s plans.
Leicester City have yet to receive any bids for Riyad Mahrez, who has been linked with Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea, according to the Leicester Mercury .
Mahrez is keen to leave Leicester this summer and, after growing tired of waiting for Barcelona to make an approach, was reportedly ready to accept a four-year contract at Arsenal, but his current club have yet to field any bids.
July 4 is likely to be a decisive date in Barcelona’s interest in signing Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti, according to Sport .
Verratti is due to return to pre-season training with PSG on that date and Barca are waiting for an indication from the Italy international regarding his future plans.
Barca have yet to make an offer for Verratti, but if he fails to report for the start of training, then the club’s stance is likely to change.
Barcelona have set a deadline to agree a deal to bring Hector Bellerin back to the club from Arsenal, according to Mundo Deportivo .
Bellerin is reportedly keen to return to Camp Nou, but Arsenal don’t want to sell the right-back. Barca have now decided that, if a deal isn’t sorted within the next 10 days, they will move on to other targets.
Tottenham are hoping to sign highly-rated Barcelona midfielder Carles Alena for just €3million (£2.6m) before the end of June, according to AS .
Alena has yet to agree a new contract with Barca and has a year remaining on his current deal. His release clause will rise from €3m to €12m (£10.5m) on July 1 and Spurs are trying to push through a deal before then.
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez has grown tired of waiting for Barcelona to make a firm offer and is now keen to join Arsenal in a €40 million (£35.1m) deal, according to Sport .
Mahrez had been a back-up option for Barcelona this summer, but with the Algerian keen to resolve his future, he is keen to agree a four-year deal with Arsenal.
Paris Saint-Germain are trying to derail Barcelona's move for Ousmane Dembele by launching a bid for the Dortmund star, L'Equipe reports.
The 20-year-old's asking price is €90 million and Bayern Munich are also interested in a deal.
Arsenal and Barcelona are battling to make Braga teenager Pedro Neto the second most expensive 17-year-old in football history, according to A Bola .
Braga have already rejected a €15 million (£13.2m) offer from Arsenal for the forward and won’t sell for less than his €20m (£17.6m) release clause.
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to make a final offer in the coming days and that could lead to Neto being behind only Alexandre Pato in the list of most expensive 17-year-old footballers.
Barcelona could turn their attention to Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez if they miss out on Marco Verratti, according to AS .
The Blaugrana has hopefuly of bring Verratti to Camp Nou from Paris Saint-Germain, though the Ligue 1 side are reluctant to sell.
And Saul is seen as an ideal alternative, though Atletico's transfer ban could make negotiations difficult.
New Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde wants to launch an audacious move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to Don Balon .
Valverde is a fan of the Croatia international, though the former Inter man is reluctant to leave the Santiago Bernabeu.
Ousmane Dembele wants to leave Borussia Dortmund following the sacking of manager Thomas Tuchel, according to Eurosport .
The France international does not want to join Barcelona, however, with Chelsea and Manchester United both now on alert as to his availability.
Manchester United are targeting a move for Barcelona defender Jordi Alba, according to ESPN .
Jose Mourinho is looking for a new left-back this summer, but a move for Spain international Alba could prove difficult with the player settled at Camp Nou.
Manchester United have had a bid of £31 million for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes rejected, according to Catalunya Radio via The Sun .
United had been holding talks with the Portugal international's agent, Jorge Mendes, but have failed to agree a fee with the Camp Nou outfit.
Barcelona want to sign Lucas Lima on a free transfer when his contract expires next winter, according to Brazilian media and Marca .
The midfielder already has ties to the Spanish side. Lima is dating Neymar's sister and is represented by the forward's father.
The Santos star has 14 caps for Brazil and has been linked with a host of European clubs.
Lionel Messi wanted to leave Barcelona to join Manchester City in the summer of 2016 following his punishment for tax fraud, according to Mundo Deportivo .
City were reportedly ready to pay €150 million (£132.4m) for Messi, but the Argentine superstar was eventually talked out of leaving Barca by his team-mate Luis Suarez.
Arsenal have reportedly told Barcelona that defender Hector Bellerin is not for sale, according to the Independent .
The Catalans have identified the defender as their top choice to become their new right-back but the Gunners are adamant that Bellerin will not be allowed to leave in the summer window.
Arsenal are preparing a €30 million move for Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan, according to Marca .
The Catalan club are said to be willing to let the 30-year-old Turkey international leave Camp Nou this summer, with the player open to a switch to the Premier League if a fee can be agreed.
Arda, who still has three years remaining on his current deal at Barcelona, is also attracting the interest of Serie A outfit Inter.
Inter Milan have asked about the situation of Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta, whose contract expires in the summer of 2018, according to Gazzetta .
The Italian club’s sporting director Piero Ausilio met his Barcelona counterpart Ariedo Braida for dinner on Monday evening and discussed Iniesta.
Ausilio also enquired about Barcelona full-back Aleix Vidal, although Inter’s prime midfield target is Borja Valero.
Barcelona are interested in making a record-breaking move for Borussia Dortmund star Ousmane Dembele, according to Bild .
Sporting director Robert Fernandez reportedly is a fan of the 20-year-old attacker, whose contract with BVB runs until 2021. The move likely would become the largest sale in Bundesliga history, besting the €75 million Manchester City paid for Kevin De Bruyne in 2015.
Barcelona defender Jeremy Mathieu has travelled to Portugal to finalise a move to Sporting Lisbon, according to A Bola .
Mathieu is due to undergo a medical before signing a contract with Sporting, who want to finalise the deal before the start of pre-season training.
Arsenal are preparing a €30 million offer to sign Arda Turan from Barcelona, according to reports in Turkey and Spain .
The 30-year-old has been told he is no longer wanted at the Catalan side, prompting Inter to make an approach. However, the Gunners are closer to a deal, with the former Atletico Madrid star interested in the joining Arsene Wenger’s side.
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