SHOCKING: 36 - What They Never Told You

Frenkie de Jong’s deferred wages explained: Why Barcelona stand-off is part of growing trend

Disputes over unpaid and deferred wages are on the rise in world football

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

The Bizarre Case of Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong

The Spanish giants need to pull some strings to register a flurry of new signings before the upcoming season, and the former Ajax star is at the center of their dilemma.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28, 2022

Barcelona close to beating Chelsea to Jules Koundé after agreeing €50m fee

Barcelona are close to beating Chelsea to the signing of Jules Koundé after agreeing a €50m fee with Sevilla for the France defender

The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2022

Barça driving out of their financial hole … into an even bigger one?

In today’s Fiver: Barcelona, boos and coos

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022

Barcelona urge Jules Koundé to wait with Chelsea close to agreeing £55m fee

Chelsea are close to agreeing £55m fee for the Sevilla defender, but Barça are hoping to fund a bid by selling off a stake in their merchandising arm

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022

Chelsea close to agreeing fee for Koundé but may face Barcelona competition

Chelsea are close to agreeing a fee in the region of €60m for Jules Koundé but Barcelona are also interested in the Sevilla defender

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2022

Lewandowski’s Barcelona Move Comes With Plenty of Risk

Robert Lewandowski’s quality is not in question, but Barça’s defiant, business-as-usual approach is a giant gamble considering its financial standing.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17, 2022

Antonio Conte’s single purpose with his brutal Spurs pre-season

In today’s Fiver: Pre-season exertions, Sepp Blatter and William Wordsworth

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2022

Raheem Sterling, Barcelona and gaming the transfer system

In today’s Fiver: A slick farewell video, Paul Merson’s fury and Wayne Rooney hits back

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2022

Chelsea close to agreeing terms with Aké as Manchester City seek £40m-plus

Chelsea will likely have to pay Manchester City £40m-£45m for Nathan Aké, who is understood to be close to agreeing personal terms

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022