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World Cup · Goalkeeper · #21 · Scotland · 43 yrs
C. Gordon is a goalkeeper. C. Gordon is a Scottish international, 43 years old, goalkeeper. C. Gordon wears shirt number 21. C. Gordon was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 1982-12-31. C. Gordon is 193 cm tall and weighs 85 kg. C. Gordon's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across World Cup, World Cup - Qualification Europe, UEFA Nations League, FA Cup, and other leagues. C. Gordon's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore C. Gordon season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Goalkeeper · #21
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2025 |  Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| 2025 |  Scotland SCO |
| 2024 | Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| 2024 | Scotland SCO |
| 2023 | Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-01 | Free |  Celtic CEL | Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| 2014-07-03 | Free |  Sunderland SUN | Celtic CEL |
| 2007-08-01 | € 13.5M | Heart Of Midlothian HEA | Sunderland SUN |
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Profile as Goalkeeper: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Modern goalkeeper.
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C. Gordon is a goalkeeper. C. Gordon is a Scottish international, 43 years old, goalkeeper. C. Gordon wears shirt number 21. C. Gordon was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on 1982-12-31. C. Gordon is 193 cm tall and weighs 85 kg. C. Gordon's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across World Cup, World Cup - Qualification Europe, UEFA Nations League, FA Cup, and other leagues. C. Gordon's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore C. Gordon season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Goalkeeper · #21
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| 2025 | Scotland SCO |
| 2024 | Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| 2024 | Scotland SCO |
| 2023 | Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-01 | Free | Celtic CEL | Heart Of Midlothian HEA |
| 2014-07-03 | Free | Sunderland SUN | Celtic CEL |
| 2007-08-01 | € 13.5M | Heart Of Midlothian HEA | Sunderland SUN |
Season intelligence
Profile as Goalkeeper: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Modern goalkeeper.
Scaled 0–99 from season output — map to fantasy, comparisons, or scouting cards.
Per-90 rates, efficiency ratios, and Sportra indices from season totals.
Playmaking output: assists, key passes, and custom chance-creation signals.
Every tracked category for this league and season, grouped by Sportra.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford (Picture: Reuters) Marcus Rashford has sent a message to Manchester United legend Gary Neville after his return to his boyhood club. Rashford’s time in Manchester appeared to be up when he joined Barcelona on loan last summer, a deal that was expected to be made permanent in a £26million deal. The 28-year-old had made no bones about his desire to extend his stay at the club, but the Catalan giants instead decided to pursue a deal for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. And while an exit from Old Trafford still seemed the likely outcome earlier in the summer, a lack of serious suitors prepared to meet United’s £40m asking price means the Englishman has now rejoined Michael Carrick’s squad. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Rashford came off the bench for a brief cameo against AC Milan last weekend, and could be in line to feature in United’s first Premier League encounter against Hull City on Saturday. In a trailer for an upcoming episode of Stick To Football, Neville was already keen to discuss the 28-year-old, but was quickly shut down by fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. ‘Marcus Rashford, what do we think? Last question,’ Neville said before Carragher quickly interjected: ‘Oh f*****g hell, can we do a podcast without mentioning Rashford? Stop it! Oh my god. Rashford is back at Manchester United (Picture: PA) ‘It’s like the Trent and Rashford – there was like a little part of the podcast – the Trent part or the Rashford part. He’s just a good player for Man United!’ And responding to the video on X, Rashford made it clear he would appreciate Neville and others giving him some time to settle into the season back at United. ‘Thanks, Jamie. It would be great to be able to get my head down and play football without my name being mentioned every day,’ he wrote. Rashford has only been back with Carrick’s squad for a short period, but the United head coach said he was already impressed by what he has seen in training. Thanks, Jamie. It would be great to be able to get my head down and play football without my name being mentioned every day 😭 https://t.co/GTqrKhbZEE— MR (@MarcusRashford) August 19, 2026 ‘He’s a very good player, and I think if you’re going to have a career over 10 or 15 years, there’s going to be times when things go in a direction and maybe a different direction,’ Carrick recently said. ‘I think there are ups and downs, and that doesn’t judge you as a one-off kind of judgment. It’s what happens over time, and now we’re in a positive place as a group, and Marcus can offer us so much. ‘He has done, and he can do again, so in that respect, it’s quite exciting. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville (Picture: Getty) ‘He came in, he’s trained really well. I’ve known him a long time, like I’ve known some of the others a long time, so I don’t treat him any different to anybody else, but it’s been good to have him around the group again this week. So I’m really positive with that.’ Elsewhere, former Red Devils captain Wayne Rooney believes Rashford must show the right ‘hunger’ to get his United career back on track. Speaking on Stick To United, Rooney said: ‘For me, has he got the hunger, does he want to play for Manchester United? You have to rebuild the relationship with the fans and the easiest way to do that is work hard and work on your body language. ‘You could have a bad game, you could give the ball away and make mistakes, but if the fans see you working hard and putting in a shift for the team, they’ll accept that to a certain point. ‘I think Marcus’ body language, even when he came on, it isn’t great. He might have to work with someone to make his body language look better. “I think his work rate has to improve. If he wants to be at the football club, he just has to knuckle down. He’s the one player that could go and get my goalscoring record.’ For more stori
After talks for Julian Alvarez stalled, Barcelona are reportedly looking at Lautaro Martinez to reinforce their attack. Barcelona’s search for a new center-forward has taken a fresh turn, with Lautaro Martinez emerging as the club’s top target as their pursuit of Julian Alvarez hits a wall. With no resolution in sight with Atletico Madrid over Alvarez, Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco have reportedly shifted their focus toward Inter Milan’s captain in these final days of the transfer window. According to Jijantes‘ Gerard Romero, Lautaro is now the name Barcelona are putting all their effort behind. “Lautaro Martinez is the name Hansi Flick and Barca are working to close. It’s a very difficult operation, agreed, but it’s priority number one. There was Julian, Lautaro and the rest of the options,” Romero reported. The Argentine forward’s camp appears open to the idea. Romero added that a recent meeting between Deco and Lautaro’s agent in Madrid was meant to lay the groundwork and gauge real interest. “Lautaro opened the door to Barca, and now Lautaro is the top option. We’ll see how these next 10 days play out, but Lautaro is out in front to be the striker Barca are looking for,” he added. Any deal will still require serious negotiation with Inter, since Lautaro has a contract through June 2029 with no release clause, and his transfer value is estimated at around €85 million by Transfermarkt. Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan. (Getty Images) Barcelona will need to reach an agreement with the Italian club before Europe’s transfer window closes on September 1, all while having already wrapped up the signings of Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Jesse Bisiwu and Rodri earlier this summer. Julian Alvarez looks set to stay at Atletico Madrid Despite Barcelona’s shifting focus, one thing seems increasingly clear: Julian Alvarez isn’t going anywhere this summer. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo reaffirmed the club’s stance while speaking to the media, insisting the forward was never for sale. “I already said from the start that he wasn’t being sold, that he was our player and an important piece of our team. As an important piece, we want him, we like having him with us, and I think he’s going to have a magnificent season,” Cerezo said. He also brushed off the tension from Alvarez’s public request to leave, adding, “I don’t know if he’ll apologize, but Julian is an excellent person, and I’m sure he’ll win the fans back over within two matches“. Diego Simeone still left Alvarez out of the squad for the LaLiga opener against Malaga, a decision tied both to his late return from vacation and the standoff over his proposed exit, but with Cerezo’s comments making Atletico’s position unmistakably clear, all signs now point to Alvarez staying put for at least one more season.
Barcelona’s final pre-season friendly may have offered Hansi Flick an important clue ahead of the La Liga opener against Elche.According to Mundo Deportivo, summer signing Karim Adeyemi is currently...
FC Barcelona have agreed terms to sign Rodri from Manchester City. The Spain captain has arrived in Catalonia to finalize his move, emphasizing that winning the UEFA Champions League is his main priority. Rodri has landed in Spain to join FC Barcelona after the club agreed to a transfer fee of approximately $88.4 million (€76.5 million). Upon his arrival, the former Manchester City midfielder shared his top priority: winning the UEFA Champions League. While the signing is yet to be made official by the club, Rodri has already arrived for his medical tests with Barcelona. The midfielder expressed his excitement to join the squad and fight for every trophy this season. “It’s a dream for me to be here,” Rodri told media at the Barcelona airport. “I am looking forward to working with my teammates and giving my best to win it all. We will go for the Champions League and for every title.” Barcelona have an elite roster to fight for the UCL A sixth UEFA Champions League title continues to elude Barcelona, but a standout summer transfer window makes many believe this could finally be the year for the Blaugrana to lift the trophy. Rodri has joined FC Barcelona Joao Cancelo, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Rodri are among the high-profile additions brought in this summer. While securing a natural center-forward remains a priority, the attack features immense depth across the front line. Rodri’s arrival is set to reshape Barcelona’s starting XI. Fresh off winning the Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the midfielder anchors what many view as one of Europe’s premier central units. What number will Rodri wear at Barcelona? According to Fabrizio Romano, Rodri requested the No. 16 jersey. Young midfielder Fermin Lopez agreed to vacate the shirt, taking over the No. 7 jersey previously worn by Ferran Torres prior to his move to PSG.
Joao Cancelo has completed his long-awaited return to FC Barcelona, after terminating his contract with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal, and the full-back expressed his emotion upon arrival. Barcelona are making their final acquisitions to prepare for the 2026–27 season. Joao Cancelo has landed in Spain, and upon his arrival, he shared his true feelings about his return to the club. With Rodri’s signing, Barcelona’s starting lineup is set to undergo significant tactical adjustments. Joao Cancelo can operate on both flanks, providing Hansi Flick with elite versatility on either side of the defense. Cancelo requested that Al Hilal terminate his contract early, paving the way for his return to Barcelona. The Portuguese defender was determined to rejoin the Spanish side and expressed his delight about embarking on his second stint with the Blaugrana. “We have a top team this season! I am finally where I wanted to be,” Cancelo said at his arrival to Barcelona. “I spent already one week training hard to be ready for Barca.” Barcelona still await a striker While the additions of Rodri, Joao Cancelo, Karim Adeyemi, and Anthony Gordon significantly bolster the squad, Barcelona currently lack a recognized natural central striker for the upcoming campaign. Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona Julian Alvarez remains the primary target, but Atletico Madrid are reluctant to entertain offers. Sporting CP’s Luis Suarez remains another candidate, though his release clause presents a major hurdle as options narrow. Following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Barcelona continue to seek a suitable replacement. Hansi Flick could deploy Anthony Gordon down the middle, though the Englishman’s best performances have consistently come from the left wing. As of today, the club are set to kick off their LaLiga campaign without a natural number nine. However, the front office are working endlessly to secure a center-forward and prevent Hansi Flick from needing to experiment with makeshift options.
The Spanish giants had been forced to wait to see Gordon feature following England's run to the World Cup semi-finals, contributing to the 25-year-old starting his pre-season late.
Dan Burn had only been away from Newcastle United's training ground for a few months. It has been another turbulent summer on Tyneside following the departures of manager Eddie Howe and influential figures Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon. Head coach Matthias Jaissle has brought half a dozen members of staff with him, while Burn has also been getting to know a handful of new team-mates in Lukas Hornicek, Ewen Jaouen, Aladji Bamba, Sean Steur and Bazoumana Toure.
Newcastle United are exploring an ambitious move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane as Matthias Jaissle and sporting director Ross Wilson continue rebuilding a squad hit by major departures. The Magpies have lost Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer, leaving Jaissle short of the attacking quality and established personalities previously central to […] The post Newcastle United scout £87m striker as Magpies look to make major statement appeared first on CaughtOffside.
In spite of a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the new head coach at St James’ Park showed signs he is on the right path, and is closing in on Benfica’s Amar DedicReasons to be fearful or cause to be cheerful? Newcastle fans among a crowd in excess of 39,000 at St James’ Park on Saturday had much to debate as they headed home from a slightly underwhelming 2-1 friendly defeat by Bayer Leverkusen.The bad news is that a suddenly youthful team still coming to terms with life without this summer’s departed stars, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, look more than a little undercooked before Liverpool’s visit on Premier League duty next Sunday. Continue reading...
Ferran Torres appears close to becoming a new PSG player, which could open the door for Julian Alvarez to become Barcelona's new striker. Ferran Torres is on the verge of leaving Barcelona for PSG, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, who confirmed the Spanish forward has already been authorized to travel for his medical in Paris. The deal is worth a guaranteed €50 million, with Barcelona and PSG now exchanging documents to finalize the move within the next 24 hours. Torres will not train with Barcelona in the interim, a clear sign the transfer is considered all but done on both ends. His departure leaves an opening in Barcelona’s forward line, one the club could look to fill with Julian Alvarez. The Argentine has been strongly linked with a move to Camp Nou for months, and Torres’ exit could accelerate those plans. With Alvarez as their main target, Barcelona are looking to reshape their attack for the new season, having already added Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu. 🚨🔴🔵 BREAKING: Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain, HERE WE GO! 💥Deal confirmed for World Cup final hero as Barça receive a fee worth €50m from PSG.Ferran only wanted Paris and the agreement has been sealed after being at final stages for several days. All done. pic.twitter.com/4siCHz3yIc— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2026 Julian Alvarez’s situation at Atlético Madrid Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid has become an increasingly tense storyline. The club has set his release clause at €500 million, with CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin insisting there’s no scenario in which he leaves for less, despite Álvarez’s contract running through June 2030. Atletico have flatly rejected the idea of a sale, rejecting offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid, framing him as a non-negotiable piece of the squad heading into the new season. Things came to a head this week. After returning from preseason medical evaluations, Alvarez reportedly told the club not to count on him going forward, prioritizing a move to Barcelona above all else. Simeone, for his part, maintained that the decision rests with club executives — though Alvarez’s camp reportedly views the coach as the one person with enough influence to push the front office toward approving a deal. Whether that influence materializes remains to be seen, but with Ferran Torres’ exit freeing up both space and resources in Barcelona’s attack, the pieces around Alvarez’s potential move are shifting in a way that could eventually put pressure on Atletico’s hardline stance.
Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit (Picture: Getty) Ruud Gullit believes that Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United could prove to be the ‘best Premier League signing of the summer’. Rashford’s time in Manchester appeared to be up when he joined Barcelona on loan last summer, a deal that was expected to be made permanent in a £26million deal. The 28-year-old had made no bones about his desire to extend his stay at the club, but the Catalan giants instead decided to pursue a deal for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. After a break following the World Cup, Rashford has now joined up with United’s pre-season training, watching from the sidelines as the Red Devils drew 1-1 against Leeds United on Wednesday. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. And while an exit from Old Trafford appeared far more likely earlier in the summer, a lack of serious suitors prepared to meet United’s £40m asking price means the Englishman now looks set to return to his boyhood club. But former Chelsea manager Gullit expects Rashford to come back to the Premier League with a point to prove, and believes keeping the winger could prove United’s best piece of business this summer. ‘Marcus Rashford could end up being the best signing,’ he told Sport Witness. Marcus Rashford has joined pre-season training with Manchester United (Picture: Getty) ‘He learned a lot at Barcelona and played much better, with far more freedom, than he ever did at Manchester United. ‘Was that his fault, or was it down to the environment at the club? It’s very easy to point fingers at the player. But if he performs well elsewhere, it suggests something was wrong in his previous environment. ‘So that could prove to be a fantastic move, for Manchester United if he stays, and performs like he did at Barcelona.’ Rashford’s return to United has also been endorsed by former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand, who recently said: ‘Rashford is back at Manchester United at the training ground and guys, he’s like a purring Ferrari man. Michael Carrick has hinted that Rashford is in his plans for the new season (Picture: Getty) ‘He looks fit, he looks ready. And you know what, there’s a smile on his face and there’s a little spring in his step. ‘We don’t know which way this is going to go and how it’s going to pan out by the end of this transfer window. But you know what, I hope he stays and he will be like a new signing at the football club. ‘And could this be the motivated Marcus Rashford to come out and prove all the doubters and all the people wrong? And all the naysayers.I hope it is. Let’s watch this space.’ Speaking after United’s draw with Leeds, Michael Carrick hinted that Rashford was in his plans ahead of the new season. ‘He’s our player, you know, and he’s come back great. He’s just like any other player,’ Carrick told ITV1. ‘I’ve known Marcus a long time and, you know, he gives us something a little bit different. And he’s been in great spirits since he’s been back. ‘He’s been back two or three days training and it’s just pretty normal, to be honest. And we’re looking forward to the start of the season.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford (Picture: Reuters) Marcus Rashford has sent a message to Manchester United legend Gary Neville after his return to his boyhood club. Rashford’s time in Manchester appeared to be up when he joined Barcelona on loan last summer, a deal that was expected to be made permanent in a £26million deal. The 28-year-old had made no bones about his desire to extend his stay at the club, but the Catalan giants instead decided to pursue a deal for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. And while an exit from Old Trafford still seemed the likely outcome earlier in the summer, a lack of serious suitors prepared to meet United’s £40m asking price means the Englishman has now rejoined Michael Carrick’s squad. Exclusive Premier League previews Get ahead of the start of the season with our weekly football newsletter. Sign up now for free. Rashford came off the bench for a brief cameo against AC Milan last weekend, and could be in line to feature in United’s first Premier League encounter against Hull City on Saturday. In a trailer for an upcoming episode of Stick To Football, Neville was already keen to discuss the 28-year-old, but was quickly shut down by fellow Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher. ‘Marcus Rashford, what do we think? Last question,’ Neville said before Carragher quickly interjected: ‘Oh f*****g hell, can we do a podcast without mentioning Rashford? Stop it! Oh my god. Rashford is back at Manchester United (Picture: PA) ‘It’s like the Trent and Rashford – there was like a little part of the podcast – the Trent part or the Rashford part. He’s just a good player for Man United!’ And responding to the video on X, Rashford made it clear he would appreciate Neville and others giving him some time to settle into the season back at United. ‘Thanks, Jamie. It would be great to be able to get my head down and play football without my name being mentioned every day,’ he wrote. Rashford has only been back with Carrick’s squad for a short period, but the United head coach said he was already impressed by what he has seen in training. Thanks, Jamie. It would be great to be able to get my head down and play football without my name being mentioned every day 😭 https://t.co/GTqrKhbZEE— MR (@MarcusRashford) August 19, 2026 ‘He’s a very good player, and I think if you’re going to have a career over 10 or 15 years, there’s going to be times when things go in a direction and maybe a different direction,’ Carrick recently said. ‘I think there are ups and downs, and that doesn’t judge you as a one-off kind of judgment. It’s what happens over time, and now we’re in a positive place as a group, and Marcus can offer us so much. ‘He has done, and he can do again, so in that respect, it’s quite exciting. Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville (Picture: Getty) ‘He came in, he’s trained really well. I’ve known him a long time, like I’ve known some of the others a long time, so I don’t treat him any different to anybody else, but it’s been good to have him around the group again this week. So I’m really positive with that.’ Elsewhere, former Red Devils captain Wayne Rooney believes Rashford must show the right ‘hunger’ to get his United career back on track. Speaking on Stick To United, Rooney said: ‘For me, has he got the hunger, does he want to play for Manchester United? You have to rebuild the relationship with the fans and the easiest way to do that is work hard and work on your body language. ‘You could have a bad game, you could give the ball away and make mistakes, but if the fans see you working hard and putting in a shift for the team, they’ll accept that to a certain point. ‘I think Marcus’ body language, even when he came on, it isn’t great. He might have to work with someone to make his body language look better. “I think his work rate has to improve. If he wants to be at the football club, he just has to knuckle down. He’s the one player that could go and get my goalscoring record.’ For more stori
After talks for Julian Alvarez stalled, Barcelona are reportedly looking at Lautaro Martinez to reinforce their attack. Barcelona’s search for a new center-forward has taken a fresh turn, with Lautaro Martinez emerging as the club’s top target as their pursuit of Julian Alvarez hits a wall. With no resolution in sight with Atletico Madrid over Alvarez, Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco have reportedly shifted their focus toward Inter Milan’s captain in these final days of the transfer window. According to Jijantes‘ Gerard Romero, Lautaro is now the name Barcelona are putting all their effort behind. “Lautaro Martinez is the name Hansi Flick and Barca are working to close. It’s a very difficult operation, agreed, but it’s priority number one. There was Julian, Lautaro and the rest of the options,” Romero reported. The Argentine forward’s camp appears open to the idea. Romero added that a recent meeting between Deco and Lautaro’s agent in Madrid was meant to lay the groundwork and gauge real interest. “Lautaro opened the door to Barca, and now Lautaro is the top option. We’ll see how these next 10 days play out, but Lautaro is out in front to be the striker Barca are looking for,” he added. Any deal will still require serious negotiation with Inter, since Lautaro has a contract through June 2029 with no release clause, and his transfer value is estimated at around €85 million by Transfermarkt. Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan. (Getty Images) Barcelona will need to reach an agreement with the Italian club before Europe’s transfer window closes on September 1, all while having already wrapped up the signings of Karim Adeyemi, Anthony Gordon, Jesse Bisiwu and Rodri earlier this summer. Julian Alvarez looks set to stay at Atletico Madrid Despite Barcelona’s shifting focus, one thing seems increasingly clear: Julian Alvarez isn’t going anywhere this summer. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo reaffirmed the club’s stance while speaking to the media, insisting the forward was never for sale. “I already said from the start that he wasn’t being sold, that he was our player and an important piece of our team. As an important piece, we want him, we like having him with us, and I think he’s going to have a magnificent season,” Cerezo said. He also brushed off the tension from Alvarez’s public request to leave, adding, “I don’t know if he’ll apologize, but Julian is an excellent person, and I’m sure he’ll win the fans back over within two matches“. Diego Simeone still left Alvarez out of the squad for the LaLiga opener against Malaga, a decision tied both to his late return from vacation and the standoff over his proposed exit, but with Cerezo’s comments making Atletico’s position unmistakably clear, all signs now point to Alvarez staying put for at least one more season.
Barcelona’s final pre-season friendly may have offered Hansi Flick an important clue ahead of the La Liga opener against Elche.According to Mundo Deportivo, summer signing Karim Adeyemi is currently...
FC Barcelona have agreed terms to sign Rodri from Manchester City. The Spain captain has arrived in Catalonia to finalize his move, emphasizing that winning the UEFA Champions League is his main priority. Rodri has landed in Spain to join FC Barcelona after the club agreed to a transfer fee of approximately $88.4 million (€76.5 million). Upon his arrival, the former Manchester City midfielder shared his top priority: winning the UEFA Champions League. While the signing is yet to be made official by the club, Rodri has already arrived for his medical tests with Barcelona. The midfielder expressed his excitement to join the squad and fight for every trophy this season. “It’s a dream for me to be here,” Rodri told media at the Barcelona airport. “I am looking forward to working with my teammates and giving my best to win it all. We will go for the Champions League and for every title.” Barcelona have an elite roster to fight for the UCL A sixth UEFA Champions League title continues to elude Barcelona, but a standout summer transfer window makes many believe this could finally be the year for the Blaugrana to lift the trophy. Rodri has joined FC Barcelona Joao Cancelo, Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Rodri are among the high-profile additions brought in this summer. While securing a natural center-forward remains a priority, the attack features immense depth across the front line. Rodri’s arrival is set to reshape Barcelona’s starting XI. Fresh off winning the Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the midfielder anchors what many view as one of Europe’s premier central units. What number will Rodri wear at Barcelona? According to Fabrizio Romano, Rodri requested the No. 16 jersey. Young midfielder Fermin Lopez agreed to vacate the shirt, taking over the No. 7 jersey previously worn by Ferran Torres prior to his move to PSG.
Joao Cancelo has completed his long-awaited return to FC Barcelona, after terminating his contract with Saudi Pro League outfit Al Hilal, and the full-back expressed his emotion upon arrival. Barcelona are making their final acquisitions to prepare for the 2026–27 season. Joao Cancelo has landed in Spain, and upon his arrival, he shared his true feelings about his return to the club. With Rodri’s signing, Barcelona’s starting lineup is set to undergo significant tactical adjustments. Joao Cancelo can operate on both flanks, providing Hansi Flick with elite versatility on either side of the defense. Cancelo requested that Al Hilal terminate his contract early, paving the way for his return to Barcelona. The Portuguese defender was determined to rejoin the Spanish side and expressed his delight about embarking on his second stint with the Blaugrana. “We have a top team this season! I am finally where I wanted to be,” Cancelo said at his arrival to Barcelona. “I spent already one week training hard to be ready for Barca.” Barcelona still await a striker While the additions of Rodri, Joao Cancelo, Karim Adeyemi, and Anthony Gordon significantly bolster the squad, Barcelona currently lack a recognized natural central striker for the upcoming campaign. Joao Cancelo of FC Barcelona Julian Alvarez remains the primary target, but Atletico Madrid are reluctant to entertain offers. Sporting CP’s Luis Suarez remains another candidate, though his release clause presents a major hurdle as options narrow. Following the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, Barcelona continue to seek a suitable replacement. Hansi Flick could deploy Anthony Gordon down the middle, though the Englishman’s best performances have consistently come from the left wing. As of today, the club are set to kick off their LaLiga campaign without a natural number nine. However, the front office are working endlessly to secure a center-forward and prevent Hansi Flick from needing to experiment with makeshift options.
The Spanish giants had been forced to wait to see Gordon feature following England's run to the World Cup semi-finals, contributing to the 25-year-old starting his pre-season late.
Dan Burn had only been away from Newcastle United's training ground for a few months. It has been another turbulent summer on Tyneside following the departures of manager Eddie Howe and influential figures Bruno Guimaraes, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon. Head coach Matthias Jaissle has brought half a dozen members of staff with him, while Burn has also been getting to know a handful of new team-mates in Lukas Hornicek, Ewen Jaouen, Aladji Bamba, Sean Steur and Bazoumana Toure.
Newcastle United are exploring an ambitious move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Christian Kofane as Matthias Jaissle and sporting director Ross Wilson continue rebuilding a squad hit by major departures. The Magpies have lost Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon this summer, leaving Jaissle short of the attacking quality and established personalities previously central to […] The post Newcastle United scout £87m striker as Magpies look to make major statement appeared first on CaughtOffside.
In spite of a 2-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, the new head coach at St James’ Park showed signs he is on the right path, and is closing in on Benfica’s Amar DedicReasons to be fearful or cause to be cheerful? Newcastle fans among a crowd in excess of 39,000 at St James’ Park on Saturday had much to debate as they headed home from a slightly underwhelming 2-1 friendly defeat by Bayer Leverkusen.The bad news is that a suddenly youthful team still coming to terms with life without this summer’s departed stars, Anthony Gordon, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, look more than a little undercooked before Liverpool’s visit on Premier League duty next Sunday. Continue reading...
Ferran Torres appears close to becoming a new PSG player, which could open the door for Julian Alvarez to become Barcelona's new striker. Ferran Torres is on the verge of leaving Barcelona for PSG, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, who confirmed the Spanish forward has already been authorized to travel for his medical in Paris. The deal is worth a guaranteed €50 million, with Barcelona and PSG now exchanging documents to finalize the move within the next 24 hours. Torres will not train with Barcelona in the interim, a clear sign the transfer is considered all but done on both ends. His departure leaves an opening in Barcelona’s forward line, one the club could look to fill with Julian Alvarez. The Argentine has been strongly linked with a move to Camp Nou for months, and Torres’ exit could accelerate those plans. With Alvarez as their main target, Barcelona are looking to reshape their attack for the new season, having already added Anthony Gordon, Karim Adeyemi, and Jesse Bisiwu. 🚨🔴🔵 BREAKING: Ferran Torres to Paris Saint-Germain, HERE WE GO! 💥Deal confirmed for World Cup final hero as Barça receive a fee worth €50m from PSG.Ferran only wanted Paris and the agreement has been sealed after being at final stages for several days. All done. pic.twitter.com/4siCHz3yIc— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2026 Julian Alvarez’s situation at Atlético Madrid Alvarez’s future at Atletico Madrid has become an increasingly tense storyline. The club has set his release clause at €500 million, with CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin insisting there’s no scenario in which he leaves for less, despite Álvarez’s contract running through June 2030. Atletico have flatly rejected the idea of a sale, rejecting offers from Barcelona and Real Madrid, framing him as a non-negotiable piece of the squad heading into the new season. Things came to a head this week. After returning from preseason medical evaluations, Alvarez reportedly told the club not to count on him going forward, prioritizing a move to Barcelona above all else. Simeone, for his part, maintained that the decision rests with club executives — though Alvarez’s camp reportedly views the coach as the one person with enough influence to push the front office toward approving a deal. Whether that influence materializes remains to be seen, but with Ferran Torres’ exit freeing up both space and resources in Barcelona’s attack, the pieces around Alvarez’s potential move are shifting in a way that could eventually put pressure on Atletico’s hardline stance.
Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit (Picture: Getty) Ruud Gullit believes that Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United could prove to be the ‘best Premier League signing of the summer’. Rashford’s time in Manchester appeared to be up when he joined Barcelona on loan last summer, a deal that was expected to be made permanent in a £26million deal. The 28-year-old had made no bones about his desire to extend his stay at the club, but the Catalan giants instead decided to pursue a deal for Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. After a break following the World Cup, Rashford has now joined up with United’s pre-season training, watching from the sidelines as the Red Devils drew 1-1 against Leeds United on Wednesday. Get the latest transfer news every morning Sign up to our daily football newsletter for personalised updates on who your team is trying to sign and who won't be around next season. And while an exit from Old Trafford appeared far more likely earlier in the summer, a lack of serious suitors prepared to meet United’s £40m asking price means the Englishman now looks set to return to his boyhood club. But former Chelsea manager Gullit expects Rashford to come back to the Premier League with a point to prove, and believes keeping the winger could prove United’s best piece of business this summer. ‘Marcus Rashford could end up being the best signing,’ he told Sport Witness. Marcus Rashford has joined pre-season training with Manchester United (Picture: Getty) ‘He learned a lot at Barcelona and played much better, with far more freedom, than he ever did at Manchester United. ‘Was that his fault, or was it down to the environment at the club? It’s very easy to point fingers at the player. But if he performs well elsewhere, it suggests something was wrong in his previous environment. ‘So that could prove to be a fantastic move, for Manchester United if he stays, and performs like he did at Barcelona.’ Rashford’s return to United has also been endorsed by former Red Devils defender Rio Ferdinand, who recently said: ‘Rashford is back at Manchester United at the training ground and guys, he’s like a purring Ferrari man. Michael Carrick has hinted that Rashford is in his plans for the new season (Picture: Getty) ‘He looks fit, he looks ready. And you know what, there’s a smile on his face and there’s a little spring in his step. ‘We don’t know which way this is going to go and how it’s going to pan out by the end of this transfer window. But you know what, I hope he stays and he will be like a new signing at the football club. ‘And could this be the motivated Marcus Rashford to come out and prove all the doubters and all the people wrong? And all the naysayers.I hope it is. Let’s watch this space.’ Speaking after United’s draw with Leeds, Michael Carrick hinted that Rashford was in his plans ahead of the new season. ‘He’s our player, you know, and he’s come back great. He’s just like any other player,’ Carrick told ITV1. ‘I’ve known Marcus a long time and, you know, he gives us something a little bit different. And he’s been in great spirits since he’s been back. ‘He’s been back two or three days training and it’s just pretty normal, to be honest. And we’re looking forward to the start of the season.’ For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Comment now Comments Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google Add as preferred source
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