Barcelona's First Team Faces Major Transfer Decisions as Six Players Shift Training

With the World Cup contingent finally dripping back into Sant Joan Despí, FC Barcelona’s pre-season is starting to look like a first team again. That also means something else: decisions. Hard ones.

The club has entered the sharp end of a transfer window that still demands several exits, both permanent and on loan. And after Roony Bardghji’s serious injury on Monday sent a jolt through the coaching staff, the tone around training has changed.

No more unnecessary risks. Not with contracts on the table, deals close, and futures hanging in the balance.

Six pulled from the main group

According to Carlos Monfort of SPORT, six players who had been working daily under Hansi Flick have now been taken out of the main dynamic and placed on individual physical programmes, away from the core group.

The list is revealing: Jofre Torrents, Marc Casado, Hector Fort, Tommy Marques, Toni Fernandez, and Guille Fernandez.

This is not a sporting demotion. It is a signal. Barcelona expect all six to leave the first-team setup in the coming days, and the club wants to shield both players and assets as negotiations advance.

Torrents on the verge of Ajax move

The clearest case is Jofre Torrents. His move to Ajax is effectively done and only waiting for the final signatures and formalities.

The left-back’s transfer has been agreed for several days, but minor administrative issues have slowed the announcement. With the deal so close, Barça have no intention of risking an injury that could derail or complicate the move.

For Torrents, the path is already drawn. For others, it is still being mapped out.

Casado weighing up Saudi and Europe

Marc Casado’s situation has been simmering for some time. His departure has long been expected, but the destination remains open.

The midfielder is currently studying offers from Saudi Arabia while also drawing interest from several European clubs. He is in what the club views as a “reflection” phase, measuring salary, role, and sporting project before choosing his next step.

Until that decision comes, he will work separately, protected from the intensity of full first-team training as his future is defined.

Fort attracts Premier League attention

Hector Fort finds himself in a similar position. The right-back understands that his next development phase will likely take place away from the Spotify Camp Nou.

Interest is not a problem. Various Premier League clubs have entered the race, with Fulham among those considering a permanent move. For a young full-back raised at La Masia, that kind of market pull is significant.

Barcelona, conscious of his value, are managing his minutes and exposure carefully while suitors circle.

Tommy between sale and loan, with SC Braga waiting

Tommy Marques has also been moved out of the main group. The midfielder was informed last week that he must find a new destination before the window closes.

The club’s preference is clear: a permanent transfer. But Barça are realistic. If the offers on the table do not meet their expectations, a loan remains an option.

SC Braga are already at the door, interested and awaiting a response. The next days will tell whether they become his immediate future or remain just another name on a growing list.

Two gifted La Masia products at a crossroads

The group of six is completed by two of La Masia’s most promising names: Toni Fernandez and Guille Fernandez.

Both have completed the first phase of pre-season with the first team, both have convinced observers of their talent, and both now stand at a crossroads.

They have attracted a broad range of interest, from clubs pushing for permanent deals to others proposing loans. Barcelona’s stance is nuanced: if they leave on loan, the club is expected to renew their contracts first, protecting their long-term rights over two players they still believe in.

The choice now shifts to the players. With several options on the table, they must decide where to take the next step in their careers.

As the senior stars filter back from international duty, the message from Barcelona is unmistakable: the first-team group is being tightened, the squad lines are being drawn, and the margin for error in this transfer window is shrinking fast. The coming days will show whether this controlled reshaping can match the club’s ambitions on the pitch.