Barcelona Confirms Croatian Midfielder Lovro Chelfi Signing

Barcelona has secured the signing of Croatian midfielder Lovro Chelfi from NK Kustošija, beating Premier League interest, notably from Arsenal, to bring the 18-year-old into their youth ranks. Chelfi, known as a creative and attack-minded midfielder, will initially join Barcelona's reserve team, Barça Atlètic, as part of the club's strategy to build for the future with young talent. This signing follows the earlier acquisition of goalkeeper Joan García and reflects Barcelona's focus on refreshing their squad after a challenging previous season. Meanwhile, Barcelona is also pursuing Dutch full-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan, with the club having until the end of July to trigger his €25 million release clause. Despite financial and salary cap constraints requiring the offloading of at least one defender before registering new signings, Dumfries is considered an ideal addition due to his experience and suitability for the team. Inter Milan is preparing for Dumfries' likely departure by negotiating for a replacement, signaling that his transfer to Barcelona may be imminent.