Arsenal FC’s hopes of signing Schalke 04 attacking midfielder Julian Draxler has apparently hit rocky ground according to sources. Arsene Wenger now looks like he has turned his attention to Barça starlet Cristian Tello in a last ditch effort to secure a loan deal. More on Barcelona transfer news
Archives for January 2014
Martino content with 5-1 win against Levante
January 30, 2014 by
Barca coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino showed his delight at winning the second leg of their Copa del Rey tie against Levante at the Nou Camp. The coach admitted that he was worried in the early stages of the game when Barcelona lacked intensity. More on Barca’s win over Levante
Barcelona renew Dongou and Bagnack contracts
January 29, 2014 by
FC Barcelona have renewed the contracts of Cameroonian duo Jean Marie Dongou and Macky Frank Bagnack. Marca reports the pair have signed deals until 2017 and have release clauses of around €17m. More on Dongou and Bagnack
Transfer news: Bartomeu insists Messi will not be sold, despite PSG rumours
January 28, 2014 by
Leo Messi will not be sold according to new Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu. Despite interest from clubs like big spending Paris Saint Germain, Messi will not be sold and the new president intends to start negotiations with the Argentine over a new improved deal shortly. More on Messi
Xavi Hernandez not going anywhere
January 27, 2014 by
FC Barcelona’s midfield general Xavi Hernández has quashed claims that he may be tempted to a move across the pond to MLS outfit New York Red Bulls. The 34 year midfielder has stated on the club’s official website that he wants to hang up his boots at Barça and not in New York or Qatar as some reports have suggested. More on Xavi Hernández
Liverpool fails in attempt to lure Montoya to Anfield
January 24, 2014 by
Liverpool have reportedly missed out on signing Martin Montoya from FC Barcelona. The Reds looked firm favourites to sign the 22 year old right back but fresh reports from Spain suggest that Montoya is likely to sign a new improved contract with the Catalans. More on Martin Montoya
Barca president Sandro Rosell resigns
January 23, 2014 by
FC Barcelona president Sandro Rosell has resigned we can confirm. News this morning suggested that Rosell would resign today and we have news in from Spain that this has been the case. A special board meeting has been called for later on today. Josep Maria Bartomeu will now take over Rosell’s role as president. Sandro Rosell resigns
Messi plays 400th game and lets Tello steal the show
January 23, 2014 by
Leo Messi played his 400th game for the Azulgrana’s last night with a great performance that led to Cristian Tello’s hat-trick. Messi was unable to find the net so stood back and helped the young man out with some terrific goal assists to give the Catalans a 1-4 win over Levante in La Copa del Rey. More on Tello’s hat-trick
