Arsenal has officially unveiled Martin Zubimendi, securing the midfielder for €70m despite strong interest from Real Madrid. The Gunners' long-term strategy ensured they fended off Los Blancos, even with Zubimendi's admiration for Real's manager.
Atletico Madrid's Rodrigo de Paul is weighing a formal offer from Inter Miami to join Lionel Messi. With his contract winding down, Atleti is keen to sell, despite manager Simeone's desire to keep the Argentine midfielder, creating a major transfer dilemma.
Real Betis is keen on Inter Milan's Kristjan Asllani, but a wide valuation gap persists. Betis' reported €6-8m offer clashes with Inter's firm €18-20m demand for the Albanian midfielder, making a deal challenging.
Crystal Palace are leading the race to sign free agent Davide Calabria. The former Milan and Bologna right-back is attracting significant interest from La Liga clubs, but Palace aims to secure his signature imminently.
Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, is reportedly set to join AC Milan this August on a one-year deal. His move comes after an emotional Bernabéu farewell, concluding an era where he cemented himself as one of Los Blancos' greatest midfielders.
Barcelona's pre-season begins with Marc-Andre ter Stegen's future uncertain due to new signing Joan Garcia and interest from Premier League clubs like Man Utd and Chelsea. He's reportedly frustrated but wants to stay.
Liverpool's Luis Diaz is reportedly seeking a move, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich locked in a fierce battle for his signature. While Barca is his preferred destination, Bayern holds key advantages in the race for the Colombian star.
Under Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid's Club World Cup debut shines, with Fran Garcia's surprising resurgence as left wing-back changing transfer plans. Once expected to leave, Garcia's strong form now impacts Ferland Mendy's future at the club.
Real Madrid faces a striker dilemma. Gonzalo Garcia's stellar Club World Cup performance earned him a senior spot, likely pushing Endrick Felipe towards a loan. With Kylian Mbappe's arrival, the club finds itself with too many number nines for the upcoming season.
Barcelona missed Nico Williams, now strongly pursuing Liverpool's Luis Diaz, who reportedly wants Camp Nou. Marcus Rashford is an alternative. Financial hurdles and tragic events at Liverpool mean a deal is weeks away, despite Diaz's keenness and Liverpool's need for sales.
