Barcelona reopen talks with FC Twente for defender Ruud Nijstad
Barcelona have renewed contact with FC Twente over a potential move for 18-year-old defender Ruud Nijstad following Álvaro Cortés’s departure for Royal Antwerp.
Real Madrid Monitor Roma’s Kone but Sales Needed for Transfer
Real Madrid are tracking Roma midfielder Manu Kone, though any approach depends on the Spanish club selling players first. Scouts watched the 26-year-old during the Giallorossi’s 4-0 victory over Fiorentina.
Livaković Arrives in Barcelona for Medical as Club Weighs Loan or Immediate Role
Dominik Livaković has arrived in Barcelona for his medical as the club decides whether to loan him out or integrate him immediately into Hansi Flick’s squad. The Croatian goalkeeper is viewed as a long-term solution.
Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé treble secures Bernabéu win
Kylian Mbappé scored three goals as Real Madrid overcame a disjointed first-half display to defeat Real Sociedad 4-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in their opening home LaLiga fixture.
Fermin Lopez backs Deco on striker decision after Elche rout
Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has expressed confidence in sporting director Deco to handle the club’s striker search following Saturday’s 5-0 victory over Elche. The Spain international also admitted he is still rebuilding match fitness after a demanding summer.
Barcelona promote versatile teenager Xavi Espart to first team
Teenage defender Xavi Espart has been promoted to Barcelona’s first team after impressing Hansi Flick and Deco. The 19-year-old will wear the No. 12 shirt following his La Liga debut against Elche.
Real Madrid TV Resumes Referee Criticism Videos After Espanyol Win
Real Madrid TV has restarted its controversial referee-analysis broadcasts following the club’s 2-1 victory over Espanyol, reviving a practice that drew formal complaints and a federation investigation last year.
Espí’s last-gasp winner seals Mourinho’s dramatic Real Madrid return
José Mourinho’s second spell as Real Madrid manager began with a 2-1 victory at Espanyol, decided by a 90th-minute strike from substitute Carlos Espí.
Eric Garcia’s emergence threatens Jules Koundé’s Barcelona future
Barcelona are prepared to consider offers of approximately €60 million for Jules Koundé after Eric Garcia reportedly overtook the Frenchman in Hansi Flick’s right-back pecking order.
Barcelona Meet Álvarez Agent as Atlético Maintain Transfer Blockade
Barcelona sporting director Deco has met with Julián Álvarez’s agent in Madrid to keep alive the club’s pursuit of the Atlético Madrid striker, though the Spanish club remain unwilling to sell.