Barcelona president Joan Laporta expressed keenness at the end of last season to keep De Jong, also alluding at the time to “personal and professional matters” that have since become apparent.

With less than a year to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026, Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski has made a major decision.

Aston Villa have not been very active in this summer’s transfer window so far, but now the club have started preparing for a ...