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Barcelona approach Roberto Martinez as Xavi successor?
Barcelona contact Portugal manager Roberto Martinez over the possibility of replacing Xavi as head coach of the club this summer, according to a report.
Mar 2, 09:19
Preview: Athletic Bilbao vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 1, 17:20
Barcelona sporting director Deco: 'Frenkie de Jong is not for sale'
Barcelona sporting director Deco insists that the club have no plans to sell Frenkie de Jong during this summer's transfer window.
Feb 29, 11:27
Deco: 'Xavi could stay as Barcelona head coach'
Barcelona sporting director Deco opens the door for Xavi to stay on as head coach of the club beyond the end of the season.
Feb 29, 11:06
Chelsea-linked Jules Kounde 'has no plans to leave Barcelona this summer'
Barcelona defender Jules Kounde is reportedly keen to remain at the club despite attracting interest from Chelsea.
Feb 25, 14:34
Deco confirms Barcelona desire to keep Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona sporting director Deco insists that the club want to keep hold of defender Ronald Araujo and midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Feb 25, 10:12
Barcelona 'make Roberto De Zerbi top target to replace Xavi'
Barcelona identify Brighton & Hove Albion boss Roberto De Zerbi as their number one candidate to succeed Xavi as head coach, according to a report.
Feb 17, 18:34
Liverpool's Diogo Jota, Jurgen Klopp win January Premier League awards
Liverpool's Diogo Jota and Jurgen Klopp are named the Premier League's Player and Manager of the Month respectively for January.
Feb 16, 17:47
Ralf Rangnick 'emerges as contender for Barcelona job'
Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick reportedly emerges as a candidate to become the new manager of Barcelona, who will part ways with Xavi at the end of the season.
Feb 15, 15:18
Barcelona 'struggling to meet Everton's asking price for Amadou Onana'
Barcelona are struggling to meet Everton's £60m asking price for Amadou Onana, despite sporting director Deco being a big fan of the player, according to a report.
Feb 10, 10:41
Deco shoots down Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho Barcelona return rumours
Barcelona sporting director Deco suggests that there are no plans to try to appoint Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho as the club's next manager.
Feb 9, 09:16
Deco calls Rafael Marquez "an emergency solution" for Barcelona
Barcelona sporting director Deco says that Barcelona B boss Rafael Marquez is not a frontrunner for the managerial position at the club.
Feb 8, 16:28
Joan Laporta confirms Rafael Marquez is in contention to replace Xavi
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that Barcelona B manager Rafael Marquez "is not ruled out" when it comes to a replacement for first-team head coach Xavi.
Feb 3, 08:15
Joan Laporta confirms Barcelona still want Joao Felix on a permanent deal
Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms that his club still want to sign on-loan Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on a permanent basis.
Feb 3, 07:53
Jose Mourinho 'offered to Barcelona by Jorge Mendes'
Jose Mourinho is reportedly open to being Xavi's successor at Barcelona, with the 61-year-old's agent Jorge Mendes offering his client to the Catalonians.
Jan 30, 23:22
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta 'on three-man shortlist to replace Xavi at Barcelona'
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly on a shortlist of potential replacements for Xavi at Barcelona, alongside Jurgen Klopp and Julian Nagelsmann.
Jan 29, 13:55
Barcelona 'consider Arteta, Klopp, Nagelsmann as Xavi replacements'
Barcelona reportedly identify Mikel Arteta, Julian Nagelsmann and Jurgen Klopp as potential successors to Xavi following the Spaniard's exit announcement.
Jan 28, 17:36
Deco addresses Araujo future amid Bayern Munich, Manchester United links
Barcelona sporting director Deco plays down talk of Ronald Araujo leaving the club amid Bayern Munich and Manchester United's interest in the Uruguayan defender.
Jan 22, 12:28
Xavi 'not in imminent danger of losing Barcelona job despite Real Madrid defeat'
Xavi's future as Barcelona head coach is reportedly not in immediate danger despite Sunday's heavy 4-1 loss to rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final.
Jan 15, 16:15
Barcelona confirm Raphinha injury blow ahead of El Clasico
Barcelona confirm that Raphinha suffered "a left hamstring injury" during Thursday's Spanish Super Cup semi-final with Osasuna.
Jan 12, 14:58
Barcelona coaching staff 'having doubts over permanent Joao Felix deal'
Barcelona's coaching staff are reportedly having second thoughts when it comes to a permanent deal for on-loan Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.
Jan 10, 11:12
Barcelona 'given green light to sign Palmeiras' Estevao Willian'
Barcelona are reportedly given the go-ahead to make their move for Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian despite their ongoing financial difficulties.
Jan 7, 23:58
Barcelona 'weighing up move for Arsenal-linked Douglas Luiz'
Barcelona are reportedly weighing up a summer move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, who has also attracted interest from Arsenal.
Dec 29, 12:47
Barcelona 'will not sack Xavi before end of the season'
Barcelona have no plans to sack Xavi as head coach despite the team's inconsistent form, according to a report.
Dec 20, 09:19
Xavi insists that he has backing of Barcelona amid exit talk
Barcelona head coach Xavi says that he has the backing of the club amid rumours that he could be sacked in the near future.
Dec 15, 14:31
Xavi 'in danger of being sacked as Barcelona head coach'
Xavi's position as Barcelona head coach reportedly comes under question due to the team's back-to-back defeats.
Dec 14, 13:39
Joan Laporta confirms Joao Cancelo, Joao Felix talks will begin "shortly"
Barcelona president Joan Laporta says that his club will soon begin negotiations over permanent deals for Manchester City's Joao Cancelo and Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix.
Dec 9, 18:56
Athletico Paranaense confirm Vitor Roque exit ahead of Barcelona move
Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense confirm the departure of Vitor Roque ahead of his January switch to La Liga champions Barcelona.
Dec 3, 14:00
Deco firmly denies Xavi's position at Barcelona is under threat
Barcelona sporting director Deco denies claims that Xavi's position as head coach of the club is under threat.
Nov 29, 15:34
Deco: 'Final decision yet to be made on Vitor Roque arrival'
Barcelona sporting director Deco says that a final decision on the timing of Vitor Roque's arrival has not yet been made.
Nov 26, 15:10
Xavi confirms desire to sign Gavi replacement in January
Barcelona boss Xavi addresses suggestions that his club could sign a replacement for Gavi during the January transfer window.
Nov 24, 17:50
Deco: 'Barcelona to consider signing replacement for Gavi'
Barcelona sporting director Deco says that his club will "evaluate" their options when it comes to bringing in a potential Gavi replacement in January.
Nov 22, 17:10
Deco insists Xavi is the right manager to lead Barcelona
Barcelona sporting director Deco insists that Xavi, who has been the subject of criticism, is the right manager for the club.
Nov 22, 16:49
Ansu Fati 'wants to return to Barcelona next summer'
Ansu Fati is determined to return to Barcelona next summer and reignite his career at Camp Nou, according to a report.
Nov 18, 09:56
Barcelona 'could struggle to sign Joao Cancelo permanently'
Barcelona will struggle to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo on a permanent basis, according to a report.
Nov 17, 17:35
Enrique Cerezo: 'Barcelona will have chance to sign Joao Felix permanently'
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says that Barcelona will have the chance to sign Joao Felix on a permanent deal next summer.
Nov 16, 17:18
Deco provides update on Barcelona's plans for Joao Cancelo, Joao Felix
Barcelona sporting director Deco says that his club are working to have both Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix with them again next season.
Nov 15, 10:39
Deco provides update on potential new deal for Frenkie de Jong
Barcelona sporting director Deco says that there is nothing imminent regarding a possible new contract for Frenkie de Jong.
Nov 15, 10:18
Deco rules out January transfer business for Barcelona
Barcelona sporting director Deco says that his club will not be active in January even if they are unable to bring in Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense.
Nov 15, 09:56
Barcelona vs. Shakhtar Donetsk: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Barcelona and Shakhtar Donetsk, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Oct 25, 08:55
