Barcelona expect to close a deal for Thiago Alcantara to return to the club as part of coach Hansi Flick's staff in the coming weeks, various sources have told ESPN.

New signing Luka Modric made clear he won't stand for the mediocrity that AC Milan displayed last season for an eighth-placed finish in Serie A.

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is considering undergoing back surgery, which could rule him out for several months, a source told ESPN.

For much of Mariona Caldentey's career she operated in the shadows, but the decision to swap Barcelona for Arsenal has thrust her into the spotlight.

Lucas Vázquez, an important player for Real Madrid during one of its most successful eras, is ending his stint with the Spanish powerhouse.

Lamine Yamal has been handed the iconic Barcelona No. 10 shirt previously worn by Lionel Messi, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday.

Lamine Yamal has got a new Barcelona squad number: No. 10. It's been worn by some of the all-time greats, from Lionel Messi to Diego Maradona.

United States national team midfielder Johnny Cardoso has completed his transfer to Atlético Madrid from Real Betis.

Barcelona's planned return to Spotify Camp Nou next month is at risk due to licensing problems regarding the stadium's re-opening, sources have told ESPN.

Trent Alexander-Arnold left the Premier League as one of its best players ever. Whether he can reach similar heights in LaLiga as a Real Madrid player will be fascinating to watch.

Nico Williams said he wants to continue making history at Athletic Club having turned down offers to leave the Basque outfit this summer.

Talks are set to be held between Liverpool and Real Madrid regarding a move for winger Rodrygo. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Today’s rumours are drying off Liverpool are interested in signing Newcastle’s Alexander Isak for a whopping £120m, but it’s always good to have a backup because the world of transfers is never a straightforward place to inhabit. Plan B comes in the form of Ollie Watkins and a call has been made from Anfield to Aston Villa to check on the England forward’s availability and price tag. Plans C, D and E are also known; Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Brentford’s Yoane Wissa and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo are of some degree of interest to Arne Slot. Amid all the shenanigans relating to Morgan Gibbs-White and Tottenham, Nottingham Forest are in the market for a replacement. Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey is a candidate to replace him and his current employer would consider sell him to help satisfy those pesky profitability and sustainability rules because any fee would be pure moolah in the account because he is an academy graduate. Continue reading...