Braithwaite eyes staying put, Griezmann on the chopping block, sources

by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Friday, November 20, 2020 - 18:49 CETWednesday, June 2, 2021 - 03:18 CEST0

Barcelona's emergency signing, Martin Braithwaite, in action, against Eibar / ALEX CAPARROS/GETTY IMAGES EUROPE

Despite emerging news reports from Spain claiming Martin Braithwaite could leave, sources close to the player confirm to Blaugranagram that the Dane is convinced he has a future at the club.

Bayern seem in pole position for Sergiño Dest, sources

by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 13:09 CESTTuesday, September 22, 2020 - 13:10 CEST0

Sergiño Dest, in action for Ajax, on December 22, 2019 / SOCCRATES IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

Sources close to Sergiño Dest’s entourage have exclusively confirmed to Blaugranagram that Bayern Munich appear in pole position despite Barcelona’s continued interest.

Dest’s representatives have met with interested Barcelona, sources

by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Sunday, September 20, 2020 - 00:11 CESTSunday, September 20, 2020 - 00:11 CEST0

Sergiño Dest in action for Ajax, against Chelsea, in the UEFA Champions League group stages / RICARDO NOGUEIRA/EURASIA SPORT IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES

Sources close to Barça have confirmed to Blaugranagram that the Catalans now are interested in Sergiño Dest, with his representatives having met with Barcelona over the past few days.

Lyon president, Aulas, shoots down rumors of Depay departure

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by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - 13:22 CESTTuesday, September 8, 2020 - 13:22 CEST0

Memphis Depay looking on prior to the UEFA Nations League final in 2019 / DEAN MOUHTAROPOULOS/GETTY IMAGES EUROPE

Amid rumors of Memphis Depay leaving Olympique Lyon, club president Jean-Michel Aulas has shot down rumors of a move away for the Dutchman.

Ansu Fati: Barcelona’s Lionel Messi’s heir apparent

by Sam May — Editor, BCN - Saturday, June 6, 2020 - 17:00 CESTSaturday, June 6, 2020 - 20:14 CEST0

Barcelona's Ansu Fati / Photo montage by Blaugranagram At 17, and a first-team player at FC Barcelona, you may think the path to stardom has been straightforward for this unbelievably talented youngster, nothing could be further from the truth. Born in the former Portuguese territory of Guinea-Bissau in West Africa in October 2002, little did any of Ansu Fati's family know that within sixteen-years he would be making his debut for Barça due to the injuries of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Ousmane Dembélé. The family were so poor that Fati's father, Bori, had to take the difficult decision to leave the family behind and move to Portugal to seek work. Things did not turn out as hoped and Bori had to beg

Lautaro negotiations not halted by Ausilio’s statements – sources

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by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Friday, May 29, 2020 - 19:56 CESTFriday, May 29, 2020 - 20:06 CEST0

Lautaro Martínez, against FC Barcelona, in the UEFA Champions League / ALEX CAPARROS/GETTY IMAGES EUROPE

Lautaro Martínez’ situation continues to be in the air, with sources from FC Barcelona now confirming to Blaugranagram the club’s stance on the operation.

Sergiño Dest garners more European interest, sources

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by Omar Hawwash — Chief Editor, BCN - Sunday, May 17, 2020 - 20:07 CESTSunday, May 17, 2020 - 20:07 CEST0

Ajax' Sergiño Dest (R), in a duel with Getafe's Marc Cucurella (L) / EFE

Sergiño Dest has had Barcelona’s interest, as Blaugranagram reported Friday. The American full-back continues to attract interest from Europe’s top clubs.