Year: 2018

NYON, SWITZERLAND - APRIL 23: Abel Ruiz of Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team`s third goal during the UEFA Youth League Final match between Chelsea FC and FC Barcelona at Colovray Sports Centre on April 23, 2018 in Nyon, Switzerland. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

La Masia talent signs new contract with Barcelona

Luis Suarez sends Uruguay to the Round of 16

Barcelona: Andre Gomes a potential summer target for Valencia

Possible lineup for Argentina : 4-2-3-1 formation

Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara runs with the ball during the German Cup DFB Pokal final football match FC Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: ACCORDING TO DFB RULES IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO IS NOT ALLOWED DURING MATCH TIME. MOBILE (MMS) USE IS NOT ALLOWED DURING AND FOR FURTHER TWO HOURS AFTER THE MATCH. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DFB DIRECTLY AT +49 69 67880 / (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona : Éric Abidal prioritises Thiago signing for summer transfer window

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA - JUNE 21: Lionel Messi of Argentina pauses during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group D match between Argentina and Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on June 21, 2018 in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. (Photo by Maja Hitij - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Argentina should switch to a 4-3-3 formation to bring the best out of Lionel Messi

21 June 2018, Russia, Yekaterinburg - Soccer World Cup 2018, France vs. Peru, Preliminary round, group C, Second game day at the Yekaterinburg arena: Paul Pogba from France after the match. Photo: Marius Becker/dpa (Photo by Marius Becker/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Barcelona: Paul Pogba seen as potential replacement for Andres Iniesta

SAMARA, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Serbia during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Costa Rica and Serbia at Samara Arena on June 17, 2018 in Samara, Russia. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

Barcelona add Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Nabil Fekir to list of potential transfer targets

Leipzig's German forward Timo Werner celebrates scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match between RB Leipzig and FC Bayern Munich in Leipzig, eastern Germany on March 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / ROBERT MICHAEL / RESTRICTIONS: DURING MATCH TIME: DFL RULES TO LIMIT THE ONLINE USAGE TO 15 PICTURES PER MATCH AND FORBID IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT DFL DIRECTLY AT + 49 69 650050 / RESTRICTIONS: DURING MATCH TIME: DFL RULES TO LIMIT THE ONLINE USAGE TO 15 PICTURES PER MATCH AND FORBID IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR FURTHER QUERIES PLEASE CONTACT DFL DIRECTLY AT + 49 69 650050 (Photo credit should read ROBERT MICHAEL/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona consider Timo Werner as potential successor to Luis Suárez

Spain's defender Jordi Alba attends a press conference after a training session at Krasnodar Academy on June 21, 2018, during the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU / AFP) (Photo credit should read PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images)

Jordi Alba dismisses speculation about his Barcelona future

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, RUSSIA JUNE 21, 2018: Argentina's Lionel Messi in a First Stage Group D football match between Argentina and Croatia at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium at FIFA World Cup Russia 2018; Croatia won 3-0. Mikhail Japaridze/TASS (Photo by Mikhail JaparidzeTASS via Getty Images)

World Cup : Is Lionel Messi’s dream over?

CHAUNY, FRANCE - MAY 22: Pakia Ware (C) of Germany U16 challenges Lucien Agoume of France U16 during the International Friendly match between U16 Germany and U16 France at Parc Joncourt Stadium on May 22, 2018 in Chauny, France. (Photo by Andreas Schlichter/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Barcelona monitor Sochaux starlet Lucien Agoume

Uruguay's forward Luis Suarez reacts after missing a chance during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Egypt and Uruguay at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg on June 15, 2018. (Photo by HECTOR RETAMAL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona power rankings from World Cup Matchday One

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 25: (L-R)Frenkie de Jong of Ajax, Bjorn Johnsen of ADO Den Haag during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v ADO Den Haag at the Johan Cruijff Arena on February 25, 2018 in Amsterdam Netherlands (Photo by Laurens Lindhout/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Frenkie de Jong refuses to commit his future to Ajax amid Barcelona rumours

ROSTOV-ON-DON, RUSSIA - JUNE 17: Philippe Coutinho of Brazil celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia group E match between Brazil and Switzerland at Rostov Arena on June 17, 2018 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Coutinho’s performance in Brazil’s draw against Switzerland is a promising sign for Barcelona

Barcelona - 26 March, Joan Laporta, ex-president of FC Barcelona during the memorial of Johan Cruyff in Camp Nou Stadium, the 26 of march of 2016. (Photo: Guillem Trigueros / Urbanandsport / Nur Photo) (Photo by NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona : Joan Laporta to contest 2021 presidential elections

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 09: Ilkay Gundogan of Man City shoots during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium on May 9, 2018 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images)

Eriksen, Gündoğan or Pjanić : Who is the right option for Barcelona?

Thiago Alcantara of Spain during the International friendly football match between Spain and Suisse, at La Ceramica Stadium, Vila-real on June 3, 2018 (Photo by Maria Jose Segovia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Real Madrid could take advantage of Barcelona’s reluctance to sign Thiago

Spain's national football team squad pose at Las Rozas de Madrid sports city on June 5, 2018. (Back L-R) Spain's forward Iago Aspas, Spain's defender Dani Carvajal, Spain's midfielder Saul Niguez, Spain's goalkeeper Pepe Reina, Spain's goalkeeper David de Gea, Spain's goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, Spain's midfielder Marco Asensio and Spain's forward Rodrigo Moreno (center L-R) Spain's midfielder Isco, Spain's defender Gerard Pique, Spain's midfielder Andres Iniesta, Spain's coach Julen Lopetegui, Spanish Royal Footbal Federation (RFEF) president Luis Manuel Rubiales, Spain's defender Sergio Ramos, Spain's defender Sergio Busquets, Spain's forward Rodrigo Moreno, Spain's midfielder Thiago and Spain's defender Nacho Monreal (front L-R) Spain's defender Alvaro Odriozola, Spain's defender Nacho, Spain's defender Cesar Azpilicueta, Spain's defender Jordi Alba, Spain's midfielder David Silva, Spain's midfielder Koke, Spain's forward Diego Costa and Spain's forward Lucas Vazquez. (Photo by JAVIER SORIANO / AFP) (Photo credit should read JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images)

Portugal vs Spain Expected Starting XI: Full Barcelona contingent set to start for La Roja

France's forward Antoine Griezmann reacts during a training session on June 12, 2018 in Tolyatti also know as Togliatti, ahead of the Russia 2018 World Cup football tournament. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) (Photo credit should read FRANCK FIFE/AFP/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Antoine Griezmann reveals his decision

KRASNODAR, RUSSIA - JUNE 09: Head coach Julen Lopetegui of Spain looks on prior to the friendly match between Spain and Tunisia at Krasnodar's stadium on June 9, 2018 in Krasnodar, Russia. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)

What does Real Madrid’s appointment of Julen Lopetegui mean for Barcelona?

Thomas Lemar of Monaco during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final game 2 match between Juventus and Monaco at the Juventus Stadium, Turin, Italy on 9 May 2017. (Photo by Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Barcelona : Is Lemar Griezmann’s new partner or replacement?

Bayern Munich's Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara runs with the ball during the German Cup DFB Pokal final football match FC Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on May 19, 2018. (Photo by Christof STACHE / AFP) / RESTRICTIONS: ACCORDING TO DFB RULES IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO IS NOT ALLOWED DURING MATCH TIME. MOBILE (MMS) USE IS NOT ALLOWED DURING AND FOR FURTHER TWO HOURS AFTER THE MATCH. == RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE == FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DFB DIRECTLY AT +49 69 67880 / (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

Marc-André ter Stegen : I want Thiago back at Barcelona

BARCELONA, SPAIN - JUNE 30: The F.C.Barcelona president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, showing the F.C.Barcelona schools in the World, during F.C.Barcelona balance season, June 30, 2016 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Joan Cros Garcia/Corbis via Getty Images)

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu to face competition in next election

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - April 04: Arthur of Gremio during the match between Gremio and Monagas, part of Copa Libertadores 2018, at Arena do Gremio on April 04, 2018, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Arthur’s transfer will be moved forwards to this summer

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - FEBRUARY 11: (L-R) Frenkie de Jong of Ajax, Adnane Tighadouini of FC Twente during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v Fc Twente at the Johan Cruijff Arena on February 11, 2018 in Amsterdam Netherlands (Photo by Eric Verhoeven/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Barcelona: Frenkie de Jong links are a promising sign

PORTO ALEGRE, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 01: Arthur of Gremio during the match Gremio v Fluminense as part of Brasileirao Series A 2017, at Arena do Gremio on October 01, 2017, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. (Photo by Lucas Uebel/Getty Images)

Should Barcelona leave Arthur option unused?

WATFORD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Gerard Deulofeu of Watford during the Premier League match between Watford and Newcastle United at Vicarage Road on May 5, 2018 in Watford, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Barcelona : Gerard Deulofeu set to join Watford on a permanent basis