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.
Athletic Club is making a renewed push to re-sign Aymeric Laporte, who wants to leave Al Nassr for Europe to boost his 2026 World Cup chances. Financial hurdles remain for the Basque club amidst interest from other top European teams.
AC Milan is now prioritizing Gent's Archie Brown for left-back, having found Oleksandr Zinchenko's salary too high. Brown, a long-term target, is a top candidate to replace Theo Hernández despite other club interest.
West Ham United is reportedly in talks with Girona for promising young defender Arnau Martinez, who has a £14m release clause. The versatile right-back/center-back was previously linked with top Spanish clubs.
