Athletic Club eyes a busy summer, with Nico Williams' likely departure funding moves for Jesus Areso and a reunion with Aymeric Laporte. However, Atletico Madrid also covets Laporte, setting up a potential transfer tussle.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's controversial early transfer to Real Madrid for £8.4m has quickly proven its worth. His first assist propelled Real past Juventus in the Club World Cup, hinting at a bright future and justifying the early investment.
Teen prodigy Lamine Yamal's spectacular goal and assist secured Barcelona's 2-0 win over Espanyol, crowning them La Liga champions. This victory completes a remarkable league and cup double for Hansi Flick in his debut season, dethroning rivals Real Madrid.
Real Madrid has secured highly-rated Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen for £50m, fending off interest from Premier League giants. Huijsen’s priority was a Bernabeu move, returning to Spain after a stellar breakthrough season.
Real Madrid has officially appointed club legend Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a three-year deal. Alonso, 43, returns to the Bernabéu after a hugely successful stint at Bayer Leverkusen, aiming to bring his winning touch back home.
