Atletico Madrid is actively pursuing Chelsea's Renato Veiga to bolster their defense. Talks are positive, but Chelsea demands a hefty €40m. This comes after Atleti's significant summer spending, raising questions about their financial readiness for the deal.
Barcelona is eyeing a new right-back, with Andrei Ratiu and Denzel Dumfries as top targets. However, financial constraints and pressing deadlines for player registration mean player sales are crucial before any defensive reinforcements can be signed.
Real Madrid shifts focus to player sales. Star Vinicius Jr.'s future is uncertain as contract talks stall over high salary demands, potentially leading to a surprising exit and Saudi interest.
Atletico Madrid is aggressively pursuing Atalanta's Ademola Lookman, tabling a substantial €30M offer plus Samuel Lino. This bold move aims to snatch the talented forward despite his personal agreement with Inter Milan, who remain at an impasse with Atalanta.
After 17 years, Lucas Vazquez has officially departed Real Madrid. With Trent Alexander-Arnold's arrival, the veteran defender is now a free agent, attracting significant interest from Serie A powerhouses Juventus and AC Milan, as well as Turkish side Besiktas, setting the stage for an intriguing next chapter abroad.
Marcus Rashford is set to become Barcelona's third summer signing, joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The England international took a significant pay cut to facilitate his dream move to Camp Nou, with registration hurdles still ahead.
Real Madrid prioritizes player exits, with loaned-out talents like Reinier Jesus first in line. Reinier, struggling to find new suitors, faces a potential mutual contract termination, ending his challenging tenure at the club.
Barcelona eyes Inter's Denzel Dumfries, but his €25m release clause expires soon. Inter confirms no official approach, and Barca's financial constraints post-Rashford deal make securing the right-back a complex challenge.
Real Madrid's summer is packed with contract updates. Brahim Diaz and Thibaut Courtois are poised to sign new deals, securing their long-term commitment. However, reports suggest Vinicius Jr.'s contract negotiations have stalled, creating uncertainty at the Bernabéu.
Barcelona's promising young talent, Ibrahim Diarra, has been dealt a cruel blow, suffering a thigh injury that rules him out of the pre-season tour of Asia. This is a significant setback for his immediate first-team promotion hopes under Hansi Flick.