This article was originally published on www.si.com as Revealed: The Barcelona ‘Message’ That Sparked Nico Williams’s Transfer U-Turn. Barcelona urged Nico Williams to cut ties with his agent this summer after growing frustrated in their dealings with his existing representative, a report has revealed.

MANCHESTER UNITED have agreed a deal that will see Marcus Rashford join Barcelona with the move in its “final stages”. Rashford, 27, has fallen out of favour at United under Ruben

It has been almost three decades since a player made a direct transfer from Real Madrid to Barcelona. Back in the summer of 1996, Luis Enrique let his contract run down at the Bernabeu so he could join Barcelona on a free transfer – a decision that left a bitter taste in the mouth of many Los Blancos supporters.

Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club.

MANCHESTER UNITED are in for a massive summer of transfers at Old Trafford! Barcelona are advancing on a deal to sign Marcus Rashford from the Red Devils, according to transfer guru David

Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Fluminense youngster Riquelme Felipe. The Blaugrana recently recruited 19-year-old attacker Roony Bardghji from Danish side FC Copenhagen.

The Catalan club is constantly scouting the market and keeping a close eye on any opportunities that might arise, aiming to stay one step ahead of other top clubs when it comes to making key signings.