Overview
- Barcelona are mapping future coaching options and, per Spanish reports, have listed Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique as potential candidates for the longer term.
- The club hierarchy are reported to back Hansi Flick and prefer continuity, with any pursuit of Arteta described as a future consideration that would require Arsenal’s approval.
- SPORT-linked reports indicate Barcelona have contingency plans if Flick does not extend beyond his deal running to June 2027, with Arteta among the fallback options.
- Arteta has publicly downplayed links to Barcelona, reiterating he is happy at Arsenal and focused on his current project.
- Separate reporting from Fichajes, relayed by Just Arsenal, claims Real Madrid are interested in Arteta for the summer, though no official approaches have been reported.