FC Barcelona News: 3 August 2026
A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and rumors
On Sunday, the second day of FC Barcelona's pre-season training camp at St. George's Park, the team continued their work under coach Hansi Flick. Both centre-back Álvaro Cortés and full-back Xavi Espart expressed their appreciation for Flick's confidence during media interviews.
Barcelona's new signing, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, recently returned to his parent club following a successful loan period in Spain. However, Barcelona's friendly match against Preston has been suspended due to injuries and the youth of the English side, according to Mundo Deportivo.
FC Barcelona's official stance on recent reports claiming that Valencian player Ferran Torres wants to join Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is that the player is not for sale. Asllani, a striker linked to Barça as an alternative plan, is reportedly getting very close to Leipzig, as reported by Bild. Leipzig may not send him to Hoffenheim's training camp in Austria because the signing could be imminent.
Joao Cancelo, a full-back, is reportedly close to an imminent signing with Barcelona. The club is confident they can finalize the deal within a few days, according to SPORT.
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