FC Barcelona News: 15 August 2026; Frenkie de Jong hits out, Luis Suarez emerges as Julian Alvarez alternative

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JULY 31: Frenkie de Jong of FC Barcelona ahead of the during the pre-season friendly match between Birmingham City and FC Barcelona at St Andrew’s at Knighthead Park on July 31, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images) | Getty Images

De Jong defends himself: “They are damaging my image” | Mundo Deportivo

Frenkie de Jong has given a new interview and hit out at reporter Gerard Romero regarding various reports about his current knee injury that has forced him onto the sidelines.

Full agreement reached for Ferran Torres, who will travel to Paris | Marca

Ferran Torres is travelling to Paris to complete a €50 million transfer to PSG. The two clubs have reached a full agreement for the Spain star to join Luis Enrique’s side.

Flick is 54 goals short | Marca

The departures of Robert Lewandowski, Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford from Barcelona this summer mean that Hansi Flick has lost players who contributed 54 goals in total last season.

From Julián Alvarez… to Luis Suárez | AS

Barcelona are being linked with a move for Sporting striker Luis Suarez if a deal for top target Julian Alvarez can’t be agreed with Atletico Madrid before the end of the transfer window.

Rodri returns to training with City: Maresca says “anything can happen” | Cadena SER

Rodri has returned to training with Manchester City, amid speculation about a move to Barcelona, but manager Enzo Maresca admits that “anything can happen” before the transfer window closes.