Inter Milan chairman a big admirer of €12 million-rated Barcelona captain – report

Barcelona appears to have abandoned efforts to sign an unnamed Premier League winger due to his €82 million valuation, shifting focus to a Manchester United outcast now deemed a priority target. The club received a boost when Turkish giants withdrew from the race for this same target. Meanwhile, PSG has identified a 22-year-old Barcelona star as manager Luis Enrique's top transfer objective.

In squad analysis, Barcelona is evaluating Marcus Rashford versus Luis Díaz as potential options, while details emerged about Athletic Club's Nico Williams rejecting Barcelona's approach. The club also secured a new €10 million per-year sponsorship agreement, strengthening financial operations.

Youth development features prominently, with three La Masia prospects likely to receive first-team opportunities following a midfielder's impending departure. Eight academy talents will join Hansi Flick's pre-season tour, including three highlighted as players to watch during preparations.

Match coverage includes a 3-0 victory over Athletic Club, with standout performances from Pedri (rated 8.5) and Lewandowski (9). Tactical previews suggested a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Christensen and Casado for that fixture. Post-match analysis provided three takeaways from the Athletic win and three talking points from Barcelona's earlier 2-3 loss to Villarreal.

Finally, Barcelona's prospective signing of goalkeeper Joan García is analyzed through five key attributes that make him an ideal fit for the club's requirements.