Kick Off: RMA and Barca each target several players during International duty

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These Things Happen

Three more Barca players withdraw from international duty

On Friday, Pau Cubarsi dropped out of the Spain squad, returning to Barcelona in the process, after picking up an ankle injury. And only a few hours later, more players from Hansi Flick’s squad that were on international duty have made their way back to the Catalan capital.

Barcelona add new target to left winger shortlist

Barcelona will be aiming to sign a new left winger in the summer, and they have headed back to Serie A in their bid to add to their shortlist of options. At this stage, Liverpool’s Luis Diaz is the preferred candidate for sporting director Deco, but there are other players that will be considered before the transfer window opens at the start of July.

Barcelona interested in Bayer Leverkusen defender Jeremie Frimpong

Barcelona intend to sign a new right-back this summer to compete with Jules Kounde, and one player on their radar is Jeremie Frimpong. Hansi Flick sees it as imperative for the position to be sufficiently strengthened ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and the Bayer Leverkusen star would certainly do that.

Real Madrid have two midfielders on shortlist for summer move

Real Madrid could be busy this summer, with players wanted across three positions: right-back, centre-back and centre midfield. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen are the favourites to the players that address the first two, but the latter is much less straightforward.

Bad news for Premier League clubs as Barcelona target reveals La Liga desire

Barcelona have been handed a boost over Premier League clubs in their bid to sign a low-cost striker during the summer transfer window, with Jonathan David having indicated that he would prefer to make a move to Spain over England when he leaves Lille at the end of the season.

Rice salutes Lewis-Skelly 'fearlessness' after historic England debut

Declan Rice hailed the "fearlessness" shown by "asset" Myles Lewis-Skelly after the 18-year-old's historic England debut.

Real Madrid scout two targets during international match

Real Madrid appear to be stepping up plans to sign a new central defender in the summer, with targets having been watched on international duty in the last few days.

Hansi Flick facing defensive woes as Barcelona star ruled out of Osasuna clash

Barcelona could end up having to field a makeshift central defender for next week’s rearranged La Liga fixture against Osasuna, with doubts about four of the players that Hansi Flick would usually have to choose from.

Premier League trio offer ‘frustrated’ Barcelona star 2025 exit route

Barcelona star Ferran Torres faces a decision on his future at the club this summer amid fresh transfer interest.

Onana set for Saudi transfer as Amorim eyes two of Europe’s hottest keepers

MANCHESTER UNITED are ready to flog Andre Onana to Saudi Arabia as Ruben Amorim eyes two of Europe’s hottest young keepers.

Chelsea’s Andrey Santos vague regarding future

There has been an assumption that Andrey Santos (20) would return to Chelsea in the summer following a highly successful loan spell at partner club RC Strasbourg Alsace, however, perhaps not. The Brazilian hinted at a decision to make in the near future during an interview with ESPN.

Barcelona defender desperate to make return against Osasuna

Barcelona take on Osasuna next Thursday in a rearranged La Liga fixture, and they could do so without several key players. There are doubts about whether Raphinha and Ronald Araujo will be able to play if they are in action for Brazil and Uruguay respectively less than 48 hours prior, while Pau Cubarsi is an injury doubt after taking a blow during Spain’s match against The Netherlands.

Jude Bellingham: Thomas Tuchel's mission to find structure for Real Madrid midfielder in England side

Thomas Tuchel says his mission is to build a team around Jude Bellingham which brings the best out of one of England’s top players.

France legend Franck Ribery reveals he nearly had his leg AMPUTATED as a result of flesh-eating infection

Bayern Munich and France legend Franck Ribery has revealed he almost had his leg amputated towards the end of his career.

Dennis Wise squares up to Jay Spearing in legends game as clash turns ugly with Chelsea icon wagging finger in his face

DENNIS WISE squared up to Jay Spearing in a charity legends match between Liverpool and Chelsea.

What They Say

“I have watched it a thousand times” – Alvarez reacts to penalty controversy

Last week, Real Madrid made it into the Champions League quarter-finals at the expense of Atletico Madrid – but it was not without controversy. It took a penalty shoot-out for the teams to the separated across two legs, and in that, Los Blancos walked away with a 4-2 success, but it could have been so different had it not been for VAR intervention.

‘That was missing’ – Brutally blunt Thomas Tuchel reveals disappointment in Rashford and Foden’s England performances

THOMAS TUCHEL didn't hold back in his assessment of Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden's performances during his first game in charge of England.

Argentina 'always beyond names' – Scaloni praises Uruguay win without Messi

Lionel Scaloni insisted Argentina are "always beyond names" as the world champions edged out Uruguay, despite Lionel Messi's absence.

Robert Lewandowski answers injury concern after Poland setback

Barcelona fans held their breath as Robert Lewandowski limped off the field in Poland’s 1-0 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier win over Lithuania.

“Very good relationship”- Romano on Barcelona interest in EPL attacker

Barcelona are determined to sign a new left winger in the summer, and at this stage, their top target is in the Premier League – that being Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. Sporting director Deco has already been working behind the scenes to make preparations for the possible arrival of the Colombian international before the start of next season.

Fixtures Of The Day

UEFA Nations League

Portugal VS Denmark 2025/03/23 19:45 UTC

France VS Croatia 2025/03/23 19:45 UTC

Germany VS Italy 2025/03/23 19:45 UTC

Spain VS Netherlands 2025/03/23 19:45 UTC

Belgium VS Ukraine 2025/03/23 19:45 UTC