Barcelona are looking to reinforce their defence and attack this summer and are now ramping up their efforts to sign some high-profile stars.
Barcelona picked up a 2-1 win over Malloca in their latest outing in La Liga. The Catalans are currently second in the league table. The club is focused on the upcoming summer transfer window and have been linked with a multitude of high-profile players.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the top stories involving Barcelona from 5 May 2022.
Erling Haaland's disciplinary issues put Barcelona off
Erling Haaland is a player who has been extensively linked with Barcelona. However, it has become clear of late that the Catalans won't be looking to sign Haaland this summer. Earlier reports had suggested that they had decided to turn away because of their financial woes.
However, as per a report on SPORT (via Forbes), Barcelona do not believe that Haaland is a model professional like Robert Lewandowski or Lautaro Martinez. While the Norwegian international has been one of the best strikers in Europe over the past couple of seasons, he is not the most disciplined.
Barcelona have reportedly been alerted to the fact that the Borussia Dortmund striker has a taste for partying and nightlife. He was reportedly kicked out of a club in Norway while drunk and got into a scuffle with the people there.
Barcelona step up interest in Raphinha
Barcelona have decided to make a bid for Leeds United forward Raphinha regardless of whether they get relegated this season. According to the Telegraph, Barcelona have made Raphinha their priority transfer target and have already scheduled talks with his agent before the end of the season.
Raphinha has been a standout performer for Leeds United this term. In 32 appearances across all competitions for Leeds so far this season, the Brazilian winger has scored 10 goals and provided three assists.
Barcelona in advanced talks to sign Kalidou Koulibaly
According to Diario AS, Barcelona are in advanced talks to sign Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly this summer. The Catalans are looking to reinforce their defence and have identified Koulibaly as the ideal signing.
Barcelona were reportedly pleased with the Senegalese defender's performances when the two teams met in the UEFA Europa League this season. However, Napoli have slapped a €40 million price tag on Koulibaly. They are also reportedly not interested in a swap deal either.
As such, Barcelona will need to decide whether or not they can splurge on a defender when there are other areas that need strengthening as well.
Sepceiknyz
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Sure
kante123
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So AZPI is a good back up to you at this age?
Having and experienced rb as for a backup for dest.. Their is nothing wrong in that..
cuebeopty
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If he cost 40m then forget him and splash the amount to get Kounde, Sevilla also interested in Lenglet try to add him as a make weight.
No. He’s more experienced than Kounde
Mariosuarez2
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So just to be Clear ... Barca want to BUY Koulobaly but won’t sign SULE or RUDIGER FOR FREE and who are younger and better 😒😒 nice Barca ....
For u to put lord sule and koulobaly shows your low knowledge about football Sule is no where close not even half
BalogunGoriolaMido
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Barca signed kessie,azpi for rb backup and now koulibaly to replace pique
So AZPI is a good back up to you at this age?
lueblmnpry
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Barcelona need to act fast on signing good n strong players, both defense. center n striker that is well noted in the game, we need players that strong and talented not soft our team is declining we need to wake up the team with players that have Force.
kante123
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We haven’t signed azpi and koulibally okay
I said they signed kessie
Barca_4_Life_
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If he cost 40m then forget him and splash the amount to get Kounde, Sevilla also interested in Lenglet try to add him as a make weight.
Kieblnoruy
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get the deal done
fekbstyz
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He is 30 and still better than them... They need an experienced defender to replace pique and ply him with araujo
Well Rudigerrr is even Betterr than koulibaly. And Rudiger is FREE ..... you dont get my point do you ?
Ralph_lorieny
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Barca signed kessie,azpi for rb backup and now koulibaly to replace pique
We haven’t signed azpi and koulibally okay
Ralph_lorieny
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Let’s be honest guys we saw the Ucp yesterday sad to say Barcelona with this kind of squad can’t compete in the champions league next season I don’t even see us winning Laliga common look at Madrid how good they are next season they’ll even have Rudiger and Mbappe ….Barcelona need to make major signnings
We can win champions league by the same mentality madrid got its mentality bro is not about playing well madrid ain’t got exceptional players
voselmnosu
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Koulibaly is a good and experience diffender of all time but the his age is little bit wory because if he is 30 then he is to play for 3 to 4 seasons then it will be over for him while there are still young players who can sign for more years but if Xavi is okey with that then its fine cause he is the mananger
Benjay26
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He can be a nice signing for Barcelona if we can act fast
kante123
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And did you even compared their age Kiddo ???
He is 30 and still better than them... They need an experienced defender to replace pique and ply him with araujo
kante123
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Watch more football and more stats before commenting
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I watched their games that how I know he is better than sule
Game_analyser
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40m is too much..even though he is a great defeder...he is 30+....his market value should be in betweeen 30-35m
fekbstyz
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Bro what?? Sule better than koulibaly🤣🤣🤣💀
And did you even compared their age Kiddo ???
fekbstyz
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Bro what?? Sule better than koulibaly🤣🤣🤣💀
Watch more football and more stats before commenting
kante123
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Let’s be honest guys we saw the Ucp yesterday sad to say Barcelona with this kind of squad can’t compete in the champions league next season I don’t even see us winning Laliga common look at Madrid how good they are next season they’ll even have Rudiger and Mbappe ….Barcelona need to make major signnings
Barca signed kessie,azpi for rb backup and now koulibaly to replace pique
kante123
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So just to be Clear ... Barca want to BUY Koulobaly but won’t sign SULE or RUDIGER FOR FREE and who are younger and better 😒😒 nice Barca ....
Bro what?? Sule better than koulibaly🤣🤣🤣💀
fekbstyz
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So just to be Clear ... Barca want to BUY Koulobaly but won’t sign SULE or RUDIGER FOR FREE and who are younger and better 😒😒 nice Barca ....
yakbeips
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Let’s be honest guys we saw the Ucp yesterday sad to say Barcelona with this kind of squad can’t compete in the champions league next season I don’t even see us winning Laliga common look at Madrid how good they are next season they’ll even have Rudiger and Mbappe ….Barcelona need to make major signnings
Dexamyor
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Pls get the signing done before the rich people comes to the aid ooo