FC Barcelona News: 12 September 2024; Preparations begin for Girona, Barça targeting two right-back options for next summer

The lowdown on Girona FC - FC Barcelona
Not only is it a derby but it's also a clash between two teams that will be competing in this season's Champions League, the first time there have ever been two Catalans teams in the competition. Barça make the short trip north to Girona for this Sunday's 4.15pm CEST kick-off, and here's the lowdown on a team that surprised everyone last season.

FC Barcelona commemorates the National Day of Catalonia - FC Barcelona
As always on September 11, FC Barcelona attended the floral tribute at the moment to Rafael Casanova on occasion of the National Day of Catalonia. This annual event pays homage to the Head Councillor of Barcelona at the time of the siege of the city during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1714 and the subsequent loss of Catalan institutions and laws.

Barcelona intend to sign new right-back in 2025 - two targets stand out - Football España
The 2025 summer transfer window does not open for almost 10 months, but it is already being thought about by Barcelona. The Catalans were unable to do as much business as they wanted in 2024, so there will be a desire to have their finances sorted out by the end of this season, which would allow for increased spending.

Barcelona given permission to work 24 hours per day on Camp Nou renovation - Football España
Barcelona President Joan Laporta told the press confidently last week that they were on schedule to be back at Camp Nou by the end of the year, despite concern over the state of the stadium three months out from that date. However they have been given a boost in that regard.

Barcelona prepared for offer for Spain international Óscar Mingueza - Football España
Celta Vigo right-back Oscar Mingueza has been sufficiently impressive as to earn himself a Spain call-up at the start of the season, although the 25-year-old was not given his debut by Luis de la Fuente against Serbia or Switzerland. The Galician side are keen to tie up his future.

Barcelona concerned by Lamine Yamal situation - people at club working to control matter - Football España
A year ago, Lamine Yamal was a little-known teenage prospect at Barcelona, who became the youngest player to debut for the Blaugrana the previous season. Now, the 17-year-old is a Euro 2024 champion and perhaps the most in-demand player at Barcelona.

Barcelona winger Raphinha turned down €100m offer from Saudi Arabia - Football España
While there was the usual deluge of rumours that have followed the 27-year-old for the last three transfer windows, at the very least in Raphinha’s mind, there was no doubt that he would be at Barcelona this season. No matter how much money he was offered.