FC Barcelona News: 28 May 2020

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A round-up of the latest Barcelona news and transfer rumors

The first team squad continue their preparations - FC Barcelona
The third week of training continues and on Wednesday Quique Setién's squad went through their paces at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper on pitches 2 and 3. The players were divided into two groups, as they have been all week, in accordance with the protocols laid down by the health authorities.

The players using the new Barça masks - FC Barcelona
Two days after they went on sale, the first team players are spotted at the Ciutat Esportiva wearing the new protective masks

Messi: 'When we play again, it will be like starting over' - FC Barcelona
Leo Messi gave an interview to Adidas' website this week, answering questions about how he has spent the lockdown in Spain and what he expects from the return to action.

Iniesta: 'The final in Rome was one of my best games' - FC Barcelona
The former Barça captain looks back at the 2009 Champions League final against Manchester United in an interview with UEFA.com

Juve go all out for Arthur but the Brazilian resists their advances - SPORT
Negotiations between Barcelona and Juventus over an exchange deal have reached a key moment. The Italian side have gone all out for Arthur Melo, putting pressure on him even though his intention is to stay at Camp Nou.

'Braithwaite more a Barca type of player than many believe' - SPORT
Michael Pedersen has warned against writing Barcelona's Martin Braithwaite off as LaLiga prepares to restart next month from a three-month stoppage due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Barcelona declare teenage star Ansu Fati 'not for sale' - SPORT
Barcelona want to kill the debate on Ansu Fati before it started and have made it clear to his people that they will not listen to any offers for the winger -- not to leave on loan or be sold.

LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal want Dembele in Aubameyang deal - ESPN
Arsenal have been linked with a host of players in recent days including Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho and Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser. But, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo, they are willing to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Barcelona in order to land Ousmane Dembele.

Premier League clubs battle for Barcelona's Coutinho - Football Espana
Chelsea, Manchester United, Leicester City Arsenal and Newcastle United are all said to be in the hunt for the Brazilian, as outlined by the front page of Thursday’s edition of El Mundo Deportivo.

Arsenal boss Arteta prioritises Coutinho signing - Football Espana
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants to sign Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona this summer and views him as a ‘fundamental pillar to his project’ at the club.

Barcelona willing to sell Dembele for €50m - Football Espana
Barcelona will consider selling forward Ousmane Dembele should they receive an offer of €50m for his transfer, say El Mundo Deportivo.

Arturo Vidal rejected Chelsea transfer multiple times - Football Espana
Current Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal rejected the opportunity to join Chelsea multiple times when Antonio Conte was Blues boss. The details are outlined in the Chilean version of Diario AS, which makes the claims in relation to Inter – now coached by Conte – being interested in signing the central midfielder.

Everton lead the chase for Barcelona defender Todibo - Football Espana
It appears increasingly likely that Barcelona defender Jean-Clair Todibo will join Everton this summer, according to reports. Diario Sport draw upon reports in Britain and from Sky Sports in Germany that the central defender is now closer to Everton than others who are interested in his signature.

Barcelona: Newcastle make official Coutinho approach - Football Espana
Philippe Coutinho looks certain to leave Barcelona this summer and Newcastle have already spoken to him regarding a summer move. A report in El Mundo Deportivo outlines how the Magpies have already officially opened negotiations to land the Brazilian from the Blaugrana.

Source: barcablaugranes.com