FC Barcelona News: 4 May 2020

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

Who will win: Sergi Roberto or the fans? - FC Barcelona
The first-team player faces several supporters in challenges organised by Estrella Damm, the club's official partner

Ronald Koeman, in hospital for heart problem - SPORT
Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has been taken to hospital in Amsterdam because of a cardiac problem according to newspaper De Telegraaf, citing family sources.

Thiago: Philippe Coutinho is a phenomenon - SPORT
Thiago Alcantara has returned to training in Germany with Bayern Munich with the league working on a re-start. The player also spoke to La Vanguardia, in which he praised Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho.

Pedro: I'm open to listen to offers - SPORT
Pedro’s future at Chelsea hangs by a thread and he could be in his final days in London. He’s been linked with Real Betis and a return to Spanish football, while Roma have asked after him too. Barca are keeping abreast of the situation in case they pounce to get him back after he left in 2015.

Europe's top sides on alert for Kevin de Bruyne - SPORT
Man City’s sanction from UEFA - two seasons without European competition and a 30 million euro fine - could have its first big victim. Kevin de Bruyne, the Belgian midfielder. He’s been a key player but is not happy at the idea of missing out on the game at the highest level.

Ter Stegen “happy” at Barça but confirms renewal talks are on hold - SPORT
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen confirmed in an Instagram live that talks over his contract extension have stopped due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Juventus sporting director: We're speaking about a Arthur-Pjanic swap with Barcelona - MARCA
Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici has revealed that the club are in talks with Barcelona about their summer plans.

Camp Nou pitch prepares for a summer of football - MARCA
Barcelona will get back to some form of normalcy from next week as the first-team players will return to the club's training ground, where they will take the coronavirus tests before starting training, first on an individual basis and then collectively.

Messi's, Suarez's early European journey started a trend for South American players - ESPN
While they are kicking their heels rather than kicking a football, there is plenty of time for the two main members of the Barcelona attack to dwell on events of 15 years ago.

Neymar open to 50% wage cut to secure Barcelona return - Football Espana
Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar is reportedly willing to accept a 50% wage cut to secure a return to Catalonia this summer.

Tottenham emerge as front runners to sign Barcelona star Ivan Rakitic - Football Espana
Premier League side Tottenham are now reportedly the front runners to sign Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic this summer.

Arturo Vidal linked with MLS summer move - Football Espana
Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal could be targeted by clubs in the MLS this summer, amid growing reports he wants to leave the Camp Nou.

Source: barcablaugranes.com