Year: 2018

Barcelona's new Brazilian forward Malcom poses at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on July 24, 2018. - Spanish champions Barcelona announced they have signed Brazilian winger Malcom from French side Bordeaux on a five-year deal for 41 million euros ($48 million). (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP/Getty Images)

Where does Malcom fit in at Barcelona?

Benjamin Barkworth
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Barcelona well-represented in World Cup final

Gracias, Cristiano

Who would replace Lucas Digne if he leaves Barcelona?

Lucas Digne during the match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF, played at the Camp Nou Stadium on 09th May 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona name asking price for wantaway Lucas Digne

Chiranjib Ghosh
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 04: Yerry Mina of FC Barcelona looks on from the bench during the La Liga match between Espanyol and Barcelona at RCDE Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

Barcelona : What does Lenglet signing mean for Mina?

Chiranjib Ghosh
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SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JULY 10: Eden Hazard of Belgium controls the ball during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Semi Final match between France and Belgium at Saint Petersburg Stadium on July 10, 2018 in Saint Petersburg, Russia. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

Barcelona prioritise Eden Hazard as main summer signing

Benjamin Barkworth
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Arthur (R) of Brazils Gremio vies for the ball with Jorge Rojas of Paraguay's Cerro Porteno during their Copa Libertadores football match held at Pablo Rojas stadium, in Asuncion, Paraguay, on April 17, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / NORBERTO DUARTE (Photo credit should read NORBERTO DUARTE/AFP/Getty Images)

Why Arthur is a great signing for Barcelona

Benjamin Barkworth
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CAEN, FRANCE - MAY 19: Adrien Rabiot of Paris Saint Germain during the French League 1 match between Caen v Paris Saint Germain at the Stade Michel d Ornano on May 19, 2018 in Caen France (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona want a young defensive midfielder this summer

Chiranjib Ghosh
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KALININGRAD, RUSSIA - JUNE 25: (L-R) Thiago of Spain, Faycal Fajr of Morocco during the World Cup match between Spain v Morocco at the Kaliningrad Stadium on June 25, 2018 in Kaliningrad Russia (Photo by Peter Lous/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Eric Abidal wants to continue upgrading the midfield by signing Thiago

Benjamin Barkworth
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 15: Arthur of Gremio battles for the ball against Petros of Sao Paulo during the match between Gremio and Sao Paulo as part of the Brasileirao Series A 2017, at Arena do Gremio on November 15, 2017, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)

Arthur Melo officially joins Barcelona

Benjamin Barkworth
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: Philippe Coutinho of FC Barcelona looks on during the La Liga match between Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou on May 20, 2018 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Barcelona: PSG bid €270 million for Philippe Coutinho

Benjamin Barkworth
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SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Paulinho of Brazil in action during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Barcelona : Paulinho set to return to China in €50 million move

Chiranjib Ghosh
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Luis Suarez of Uruguay national team during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Quarter Final match between Uruguay and France on July 6, 2018 at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Mike Kireev/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Luis Suarez struggles for Uruguay without his striker partner to continue a common theme

Benjamin Barkworth
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JULY 6 : Neymar forward of Brazil and Philippe Coutinho midfielder of Brazil battles for the ball with Kevin De Bruyne forward of Belgium, Marouane Fellaini midfielder of Belgium and Axel Witsel midfielder of Belgium during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Russia Quarter-final match between Brazil and Belgium at the Kazan Arena Stadium on July 06, 2018 in Kazan, Russia, 6/07/2018 ( Photo by Peter De Voecht / Photonews via Getty Images)

Philippe Coutinho was the real World Cup star for Brazil

Benjamin Barkworth
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CAEN, FRANCE - MAY 19: Adrien Rabiot of Paris Saint Germain during the French League 1 match between Caen v Paris Saint Germain at the Stade Michel d Ornano on May 19, 2018 in Caen France (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Adrien Rabiot’s contract demands are likely to rule out Barcelona move

Benjamin Barkworth
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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 20: Jasper Cillessen of FC Barcelona during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona v Real Sociedad at the Camp Nou on May 20, 2018 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by Jeroen Meuwsen/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona : Arsenal and Liverpool exit race for Cillessen’s signature

Chiranjib Ghosh
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André Gomes during the spanish football league La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Leganes at the Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain on April 7, 2018 (Photo by Miquel Llop/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona : André Gomes gets new suitor from the Premier League

Chiranjib Ghosh
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MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 21: Lionel Messi (L) of Barcelona in action against Clement Lenglet (R) of Sevilla during Copa del Rey Final soccer match between Sevilla and Barcelona at Wanda Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on April 21, 2018. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Clement Lenglet informs Sevilla that he wants to join Barcelona

Benjamin Barkworth
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SAMARA, RUSSIA - JULY 02: Hirving Lozano of Mexico is surrounded by Philippe Coutinho, Paulinho, Miranda and Filipe Luis of Brazil during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Brazil and Mexico at Samara Arena on July 2, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images)

Philippe Coutinho and Paulinho reach the World Cup quarter-finals with Brazil

Benjamin Barkworth
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MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JUNE 27: Willian of Brazil and Paulinho of Brazil celebrate at the end of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Serbia and Brazil at Spartak Stadium on June 27, 2018 in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Chelsea place hefty asking price on Barcelona target Willian

Benjamin Barkworth
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TOPSHOT - Brazil's midfielder Paulinho controls the ball during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group E football match between Serbia and Brazil at the Spartak Stadium in Moscow on June 27, 2018. (Photo by Francisco LEONG / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona receive tempting offer for Paulinho

Benjamin Barkworth
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(L-R) Gerard Pique of Spain, Andres Iniesta of Spain during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia round of 16 match between Spain and Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium on July 01, 2018 in Moscow, Russia(Photo by VI Images via Getty Images)

Fernando Hierro’s conservatism costs Spain in the World Cup

Benjamin Barkworth
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PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - MAY 14: Arthur of Gremio, battles for the ball against Airton of Botafogo during the match Gremio v Botafogo as part of Brasileirao Series A 2017, at Arena do Gremio on May 14, 2017, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)

Barcelona : Head scout Ariedo Braida confirms Arthur signing

Chiranjib Ghosh
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KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 30: Lionel Messi of Argentina looks dejected during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between France and Argentina at Kazan Arena on June 30, 2018 in Kazan, Russia. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Should Lionel Messi retire from international football?

Chiranjib Ghosh
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MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 28: Rafinha Alcantara of FC Internazionale gestures during the serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 28, 2018 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

Mazinho wants move away from Barcelona for Rafinha

Chiranjib Ghosh
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Colombia's defender Yerry Mina celebrates after scoring a goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group H football match between Senegal and Colombia at the Samara Arena in Samara on June 28, 2018. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images)

The ongoing question: Should Yerry Mina stay or leave Barcelona?

Sarah Salahpour
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08 June 2018, Germany, Leverkusen: Football international friendly, Germany vs Saudi Arabia at the BayArena. Germany goalie Marc-Andre ter Stegen sitting on the ground. Photo: Marius Becker/dpa (Photo by Marius Becker/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Marc-Andre ter Stegen is the first Barcelona player to exit the World Cup

Benjamin Barkworth
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