Barcelona are ready to clearout a major portion of Xavi's squad this summer. Mundo Deportivo reports that eight players could be sold. They include goalkeeper Iaki Pea and defenders Andreas Christensen, Iigo Martnez, Jules Kound and Alejandro Bald.
Barcelona starlet Vitor Roque looks as if he will be heading straight back out of the Catalan capital six months after arriving, as the Blaugrana look to give him some experience in European football.
It has been made clear that the pivot position in midfield is an area that Barcelona are keen to strengthen this summer, and they may not be content with just one signing in that area.
Lloyd Harris picked up ten wins in a row in Gwangju and Shenzhen, while Alejandro Moro Canas was the only maiden Challenger Tour winner this week in Rome.
It was a sad day for Barcelona when Sergio Busquets departed the club last summer after 15 years in the first team. Throughout that period, he was ever-present as the pivot in a midfield three, and there’s no doubt that his absence has been felt, with his “replacement” Oriol Romeu massively struggling.
One area that Barcelona have identified as a position to strengthen in the summer is at defensive midfield. Oriol Romeu has severely struggled since arriving from Girona, which has meant that Xavi Hernandez has often utilised Andreas Christensen there, although a more permanent solution is wanted.
The transfer rumor mill is buzzing again, and this time, Manchester United finds themselves in the mix for Girona sensation Miguel Gutierrez. However, the Red Devils face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Arsenal and West Ham in pursuing the talented left-back.
In a shocking turn of events, two prominent Girona FC players, Yan Couto and Juanpe, have been rushed to the hospital following a harrowing training ground incident.
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia is coming to the end of his loan spell in Girona, a move that was unexpected until the final days of the transfer window.
On Thursday, Girona head coach Michel Sanchez confirmed a worrying incident took place involving Yan Couto and Juanpe during that morning’s training session.
Girona have been one of the revelations of the season in La Liga this year, and already last season, the vultures were circling. Sporting Director Quique Carcel will have his work cut out trying to hang onto their players, and one which is attracting interest is Ivan Martin.
Two Girona players are being examined in hospital, following a clash on the training ground. Brazilian right-back Yan Couto and central defender Juanpe are awaiting results of their tests to rule out anything serious.
Carlos Alcaraz refused to confirm outright that he'll play at this year's Madrid Open, even though he most likely will. There is very little chance that Alcaraz will miss the Madrid Open because he's the defending champion, and it's an ATP Masters 1000 event he loves to play at.
Carlos Alcaraz has had a few very unfortunate weeks, which he spent away from competitive tennis, but according to his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, he's starting to see the light.
Clube Naval de Cascais hosted the 29th consecutive edition of the HM King Juan Carlos Trophy, established in 1995 when His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain donated a trophy to the club to honor the place where he learned to sail and compete.
Francisco Comesana was a title away from breaking the Top 100 this week, but with his recent form, that trophy seemed very far away. He got there in some crazy circumstances, while Zizou Bergs defended his Tallahassee crown on the other side of the planet.
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is set to be one of the key names in the summer transfer market, as the Blaugrana try to lower their wage bill, hold onto their best players and bring in cash to balance their accounts.
Atletico Madrid face the difficult task of finishing their Champions League quarter-final clash at Borussia Dortmund’s home stadium, although they are 2-1 ahead from last week’s first leg at the Civitas Metropolitano.
Barcelona are on the hunt for a pivot this summer, but with little in the way of finances to do so with, they could be forced into cheaper alternatives as things stand.
Barcelona are looking ahead to a summer where they will be more frugal than ever by the looks of things, as they try to move back within their salary limit, and are able to sign without restrictions again.
Thanasi Kokkinakis and Zizou Bergs faced each other in the Sarasota final, which was a de facto play-off for one of the last Roland Garros main draw spots.
Spanish tennis ace Carlos Alcaraz has signed up as the brand ambassador of the Babolat Cup. The 20-year-old who himself won a title in 2017, announced on Friday that he has been appointed as the ambassador of the U12 tennis tournament.
Barcelona midfielder Oriol Romeu admits he's not enjoyed this season. Romeu moved to Barca from Girona in August, but has struggled for minutes. He told RAC1: "There have been moments in which I have had a bad time, like when I don't enjoy playing.
Manchester City fullback Yan Couto admits he'd like to play for Real Madrid in the future. Couto is starring on-loan at Girona this season. Asked if Real Madrid is a real option for the future, Couto was direct and sincere.
Manchester United are keen on signing the Girona defender Miguel Gutierrez. A report from Mundo Deportivo via SportWitness claims that they have been monitoring the 22-year-old left-back this season and they could look to make a move for him at the end of the season.
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