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Final session ahead of the tournament in Udine - FC BarcelonaFirst team in for training on Friday morning on the Tito Vilanova pitch with thoughts on the second preseason test.
When and where to watch the triangular tournament - FC BarcelonaOur guide to the international kick-off times for the first ever Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup when the Blaugranes will take on Udinese and Nottingham Forest.
Udinese and Nottingham Forest: Old acquaintances - FC BarcelonaBarça come up against two familiar European opponents, having previously faced both during the 1970s and the 2000s.
Barça’s first offer for Rodri - Mundo DeportivoThe intention of the Catalan club is to accelerate the signing, now that the player has endorsed the club’s sporting project and given the green light to negotiate with Manchester City.
Ronald Araujo, loaned to Liverpool - Mundo DeportivoThe Barcelona center-back will go on loan to the English team for one season. The Reds retain a purchase option at the end of the season.
João Cancelo rejoins Al-Hilal while awaiting the completion of his return to Barça - Mundo DeportivoThe Portuguese full-back has finished his vacation and will begin training with the Saudi Arabian club while bureaucratic hurdles that are delaying his two-year contract with the Catalan club are resolved.
Man City interested in Tommy Marqués, who is also wanted by Braga and Dortmund - Mundo DeportivoThe Catalan midfielder has decided to leave Barça to gain experience and everything points to him being sold with a buy-back option.