Barcelona suffered a 4-3 defeat against Inter Milan at the San Siro on Tuesday (May 6 in the Champions League semifinal second leg. Goals from Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo, and Raphinha were not enough, as Hansi Flick’s team bowed out with a 7-6 aggregate score.
Meanwhile, the Catalans are interested in a Bundesliga full-back. Elsewhere, Andreas Christensen could return to the Premier League this summer.
On that note, let’s look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from May 7, 2025.
Barcelona are interested in Jeremie Frimpong, according to SPORT (via Barca Universal). The Catalans are eager to sign a powerful right-back this summer, after being impressed by Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries.
The Dutch full-back was outstanding for Inter in the Champions League semifinals, with the LaLiga giants struggling to contain him. Hansi Flick believes a player of a similar profile could help his team hit a higher gear next season.
Barcelona have apparently identified Frimpong as an option for the job. The 24-year-old has registered four goals and 12 assists from 47 games this season for Bayer Leverkusen.
The Catalans are pleased with his efforts, but prising him away from the BayArena won’t be easy, given the club’s poor financial situation. The Dutchman is under contract until 2028, and is likely to cost a fat fee.
Premier League clubs are ready to make a move for Andreas Christensen this summer, according to Fichajes.net (via Barca Universal). The Danish defender has struggled for game time at Barcelona due to a series of injuries.
With Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez forging a solid centre-back partnership for the Catalans, Christensen is surplus to their requirements. The LaLiga giants are likely to listen to offers for him this summer, amid interest from England.
The 29-year-old already has experience of playing in the Premier League with Chelsea and can hit the ground running with a return. The player is under contract until 2026, and his departure could also be a financial boost for Barcelona.
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness has advised Lamine Yamal not to follow Jude Bellingham’s example. The Spanish forward has been outstanding for Barcelona this season, registering 15 goals and 24 assists from 51 games across competitions.
Still only 17 years old, Lamine is already considered the next big thing in world football. Bellingham, meanwhile, has had a disappointing campaign with Real Madrid (13 goals and 14 assists in 48 games).
In his column for The Daily Mail, Souness pointed out that his countryman’s behavior has also become an issue.
He continued:
Yamal’s contract expires in 2026, but he is expected to sign a new deal once he turns 18 this summer.
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