FC Barcelona News: 26 August 2024; Preparations begin for Rayo Vallecano, Barça sell Mika Faye to Rennes

When and where to watch Rayo Vallecano v FC Barcelona - FC Barcelona
The first midweek league fixture of the season is upon us and coming earlier than normal in the schedule. Flick and the squad will be aiming to keep up the good start to the league season so far, and Barça's next challenge is a matchday three away fixture at the Vallecas stadium against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday evening local time.

Robert Lewandowski top of Flick's class so far this season - FC Barcelona
You can't really ask much more from Barça as their competitive 24/25 season gets under way. Two LaLiga games, two wins and six points out of six. Many names stand out in Hansi Flick's new Barça side, but who seems to be top of the class so far is none other than Robert Lewandowski.

Mika Faye to join Stade Rennais F.C. - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona and Stade Rennais F.C. have reached agreement for the transfer of the player Mikayil Faye for 10.3 million Euro. The blaugrana club has included a 25 million Euro buyback clause and a 30% sell-on fee clause in the deal for the player.

Highly rated Barcelona starlet Álex Valle set for contract extension and Celtic loan - Football España
Barcelona are preparing to let Alex Valle leave for Celtic on loan in the coming days. La Blaugrana are determined to keep hold of the highly-rated left back and they are close to agreeing a contract renewal.

Barcelona end Joao Cancelo interest as Manchester City reject final offer - Football España
Barcelona are ready to end their interest in bringing Joao Cancelo back to the club for the 2024/25 season. Barcelona and Manchester City have been locked in intense talks over a fresh agreement for the defender since the start of the summer.

Dani Olmo growing frustrated at Barcelona's inability to secure La Liga registration - Football España
On Saturday, Barcelona were without Dani Olmo for the second successive matchday. The 26-year-old, the club’s big-money signing from RB Leipzig, has still yet to be registered with La Liga. Club officials had hoped to have it done before kick-off, but it was not to be.

Barcelona sensation Marc Bernal has enticing €20m release clause, figure set to increase throughout the season - Football España
Hansi Flick has placed his faith in La Masia during the early stages of his managerial career at Barcelona. One of the players relied upon is Marc Bernal, who’s greatly impressed during the opening two matches of the season.

Barcelona still have Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman as transfer option - Football España
Barcelona are determined to sign a new left winger before Friday’s transfer deadline. As things stand, Federico Chiesa is the preferred option, and an opening offer is expected to be sent to Juventus in the coming days.