Kick Off: Alvarez close to joining Atletico Madrid, PSG sign João Neves

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These Things Happen

DO: Atletico Madrid close to striking deal with Man City to sign Julian Alvarez

EXCLUSIVE: Atletico Madrid close to striking deal with Man City to sign Julian Alvarez. 

Here we go! Romano: William Pacho from Frankfurt to Paris Saint-Germain

William Pacho to Paris Saint-Germain, here we go! Agreement in place between PSG and Eintracht Frankfurt.

OFFICIAL: Paris Saint-Germain sign Portugal midfielder João Neves

Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce the transfer of João Neves. The 19-year-old midfielder has signed a 5-year contract with the club.

OFFICIAL: Gleison Bremer has renewed his contract, extending until 30 June, 2029

Gleison Bremer has renewed his Juventus contract, meaning his ties with the Bianconeri are extended until 30 June, 2029.

OFFICIAL: RB Leipzig extend loan deal for Xavi Simons

RBL agree another season-long loan for the Paris Saint-Germain attacker Xavi Simons, who will wear the number 10 shirt.

Man Utd news: Sancho’s ‘new position’ revealed, Wan-Bissaka ‘agrees’ EXIT

MANCHESTER UNITED manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that Jadon Sancho is set to play in a new position during the opening stages of the 2024/25 season.

Yoro injury worse than first feared, he is forced to undergo surgery

LENNY YORO has undergone surgery on a metatarsal injury that will keep him out for three months.

Wan-Bissaka demanding multi-million pound pay-off from Man Utd

AARON WAN-BISSAKA is demanding a multi-million pound pay-off from Manchester United to leave the club this summer.

England stars return to club training 3 weeks after Euro 2024 final heartache

England's Euro 2024 stars have returned to training as they step up their preparations for the new season.

Barca fans livid with Antonio Rudiger after he leaves one on emerging starlet

Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger is an egalitarian in the sense that everyone he comes up against gets the rough treatment. Much was made of the fact that he was seen shoving and nipping, as is his custom, at new 18-year-old signing Endrick Felipe in training. However Barcelona fans are much less forgiving of a challenge he made during their Clasico clash at the weekend.

Bayer Leverkusen keen to sign Real Madrid academy talent

Xabi Alonso not only played at Real Madrid, but spent a year there coaching their under-19s side, and his contacts in the Spanish capital are no doubt a major advantage when it comes to operating in the transfer market. It looks as if Bayer Leverkusen are looking to bring back defender Melvin Ukpeigbe.

Atletico Madrid will sell starlet to Chelsea for €50m if Julian Alvarez joins

Atletico Madrid are closing in on the signing of Julian Alvarez from Manchester City, their dream signing for the summer transfer window. A deal is likely to cost in the region of €80m, and because of this, a significant sale is sure to be required by Los Colchoneros, who have already splashed for €35m twice to sign Robin Le Normand and Alexander Sorloth in recent weeks.

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's £18m move to West Ham 'is being HELD UP

Aaron Wan-Bissaka's move to West Ham is reportedly being held up due to a demand the defender has made to Manchester United.

Top goalscorers in the history of Europe’s top 5 Leagues: Messi or CR7 at No.1

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo unsurprisingly lead Europe’s major leagues for the most goals scored. But which of them comes out on top?

Atletico Madrid offer Joao Felix to Manchester City as makeweight

Atletico Madrid have offered Joao Felix to Manchester City as part of a deal for Julian Alvarez.

What They Say

Barcelona star welcome possible arrival of Nico Williams – “Let’s see what the club does”

Barcelona have been chasing the signature of Nico Williams all summer, and although it appears unlikely that they will be able to convince him to part ways with Athletic Club, they are still fighting to sign their top transfer target.

Hansi Flick installs rigurous discipline in two areas for Barcelona squad

It is no doubt one of the most common tropes to follow any new manager in the door, that the new regime is improving the fitness of the squad, and indeed the discipline. It’s a feeling that has been articulated on several occasions about Barcelona’s new era under Hansi Flick though.

Bellingham in trouble with Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti after phone call

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham will return to training this week after his break, following Euro 2024 with England, as Los Blancos prepare for the European Supercup against Atalanta on the 14th of August. However he will have some explaining to do on his return.

Jadon Sancho breaks silence on remarkable Man Utd turnaround

JADON SANCHO is thrilled to be playing for Manchester United again after last season’s bitter bust-up with boss Erik ten Hag.

Ancelotti addresses prospect of bringing Chelsea player back to Real Madrid

Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is one of many they are trying to move on, but it looks as if a return to Real Madrid is not on the cards, at least as things stand.

Fixtures of the Day

Club Friendlies

Borussia Dortmund VS Villarreal 2024/08/06 17:30:00 UTC

Sturm Graz VS Paris Saint-Germain 2024/08/06 17:30:00 UTC

Real Madrid VS Chelsea 2024/08/07 00:00:00 UTC

Barcelona VS Milan 2024/08/07 00:30:00 UTC

Olympics Women

Brazil VS Spain 2024/08/06 20:00:00 UTC