Adeyemi Signing Imminent, Bisiwu Deal Sealed & PSG Circle Ferran — July 12, 2026
Barça set to announce Adeyemi next week while sealing Bisiwu from Brugge. PSG make their move for Ferran Torres as La Liga kick-off gets reshuffled.
Adeyemi Set to Sign Next Week as Attack Rebuild Accelerates
Karim Adeyemi will put pen to paper next week. According to Marca, only minor contract details remain before the Borussia Dortmund winger officially becomes a Barcelona player. The German international represents the final piece of our attacking puzzle — or does he?
Deco isn't finished. Diario AS reports the sporting director maintains his priority: a proper number nine. Adeyemi's arrival, brilliant as it is, doesn't change that roadmap. We're still hunting for a central striker, and frankly, that's the right call. As exciting as Adeyemi is on the wing, we've been crying out for a clinical finisher since Lewandowski's form dropped off.
Bisiwu Joins From Brugge for €10M
Barça have sealed a deal for Belgian club Brugge's young forward Bisiwu. The agreement sits at €10 million plus a percentage of any future sale. Smart business, that. He'll initially slot into the B team, continuing the conveyor belt from La Masia that keeps this club alive financially.
Speaking of cantera gems, AS published an extensive look at the next wave coming through. After the successful breakthroughs we've already seen this season, the academy continues to deliver. Xavi Espart spoke to Marca about potentially shifting to pivot for Spain's Under-19s ahead of today's European Championship final against Germany. The kid's versatility could be crucial.
PSG Want Ferran — And We're Listening
Paris Saint-Germain have launched a move for Ferran Torres. Marca says the club is willing to sell if the offer is reasonable. That's the right approach. Ferran's never quite convinced at Camp Nou, and if PSG are serious, we should absolutely consider it. The funds could help finalize that striker Deco wants.
Meanwhile, Al Hilal have denied any contact with Raphinha, according to 365scores via AS. They're pointing fingers at the agent. Raphinha's been excellent for us, so that's a relief.
World Cup Chaos Delays La Liga Start
La Liga's opening weekend on August 15 will see five matches postponed. Any team with players still in the World Cup semifinals will have their fixtures delayed. Fair enough — you can't expect clubs to start the season without their best players. Hamza Abdelkarim, by the way, will head straight into pre-season after Egypt's elimination. Good to have him back early.
Argentina Through, England Scrape Past Norway
Julián Álvarez scored a spectacular winner as Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semifinals. La Albiceleste march on in defense of their title.
England somehow survived Norway in the quarters. Jude Bellingham dragged them through again, though Thomas Tuchel called his team "lucky" afterward. Refreshingly honest, that. Bellingham disagreed, naturally. The kid's confidence borders on arrogance, but when you're matching records held by Messi and other legends, you've earned it.
Spain face Belgium next in Los Angeles, with De Bruyne's fitness a major question mark for the Belgians. If we get past them, a semifinal against France or another contender awaits.
Fort's Future and Squad Decisions Loom
What should we do with Hector Fort? Barca Blaugranes poses the question: keep, sell, or loan? The right-back showed promise but needs minutes. A loan to a La Liga side makes most sense. Let him develop with regular football, then reassess next summer.
