Harry Kane
January 2026
Michael Owen says Barcelona and Real Madrid should avoid signing Harry Kane despite a reported £57m release clause, arguing the deal would be short-term and poor value given Kane’s age. Owen claims elite moves need perfect timing and demand. He suggests Kane’s options are narrower now, and buying him would be for immediate impact only, with limited years of top output to justify the cost.
Marcus Rashford
January 2026
A report claims Marcus Rashford is unlikely to return to Manchester United soon, with his Barcelona loan described as driven by club hierarchy rather than Ruben Amorim. Rashford has stated he wants to stay at Barcelona and is focused on winning trophies, while the report links his situation to broader United outgoings also framed as board decisions.
Joao Cancelo
January 2026
Joao Cancelo is reportedly on the verge of rejoining Barcelona, with Fabrizio Romano signalling the move is effectively done. Cancelo has prioritised a Camp Nou return after a difficult spell at Al-Hilal. Reduced playing time, physical issues, and reported tensions in Saudi Arabia have opened the door for an exit, with Al-Hilal needing a foreign-player slot. Barcelona have moved ahead of Inter Milan to secure the deal.
Marcus Rashford
January 2026
Marc Guehi
December 2025
Real Madrid have made contact over Marc Guehi as the Crystal Palace captain heads toward a free-agent exit. Guehi has reportedly told Palace he will not extend, setting up a major battle for his signature. With his deal running down to summer 2026, Guehi will enter the window where non-Premier League clubs can hold pre-contract talks from January 1. Real Madrid have opened discussions with his representatives and he is said to prioritise Madrid if the interest becomes concrete.
Dusan Vlahovic
December 2025
Barcelona are lining up Dusan Vlahovic as a possible successor to Robert Lewandowski, with reports claiming the club is considering a free-transfer move once the Juventus striker’s deal expires. Lewandowski has not committed to extending his Barcelona contract yet. Lewandowski has said a decision on his future can wait, and Barcelona are assessing options. Marca says Vlahovic is viewed as a like-for-like target for summer 2026, while Hansi Flick still rates Ferran Torres as an internal solution to cover the role.
Marcus Rashford
December 2025
Rashford’s strong Barcelona form, with two goals and six assists on loan from United, has helped Flick’s side string together eight straight wins and build a four-point La Liga lead, prompting a member poll in which a majority backed turning his season-long loan into a permanent transfer. Mundo Deportivo reported 54.6 percent of voting socios in favour of signing him, 35.6 percent against and 6.3 percent preferring to wait, reinforcing Rashford’s public wish to stay even though any final agreement would likely require a wage reduction and a definitive decision closer to summer 2026.
Robert Lewandowski
December 2025
Robert Lewandowski is moving closer to a Barcelona exit as agent Pini Zahavi schedules fresh talks with Saudi Pro League officials, while MLS side Chicago Fire push to lure Poland’s record scorer to a city with the United States’ largest Polish community. With his Barça deal running down in 2026, Lewandowski is attracted by Saudi money yet also open to Chicago, who have prioritised him after failing with Neymar and Kevin De Bruyne, forcing a choice between maximum payday in the Gulf or a marquee stateside role.
Cole Palmer
December 2025
Frank Leboeuf has urged Cole Palmer to ignore speculation about dream moves to Real Madrid or Barcelona, reminding the Chelsea playmaker that he has effectively had only a two-year senior career and still needs to fully establish himself as a week-in, week-out starter. He warned that star-studded squads like Madrid’s already overflow with attacking talent such as Jude Bellingham, so Palmer should prioritise regular minutes and trophies at Chelsea, where he can become the central figure of a resurgence instead of risking bench-role status abroad.
Marcus Rashford
December 2025
Marcus Rashford says his clear aim is to remain at Barcelona beyond the end of his loan from Manchester United, insisting he is focused on winning trophies with the Catalan club after contributing goals and assists to their push at the top of La Liga. On loan with an option to buy for around £22 million, Rashford has two goals and six assists while sharing left-wing duties with Raphinha, and is ready to accept a reduced salary to stay, describing life at the club and in the city as ideal.
