La Liga news — SportsCatch

Real Madrid plotting €220m Olise move that would rival Neymar's world-record fee

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package worth up to €220 million for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a figure that would come close to Neymar's all-time world-record transfer of €222 million set in 2017.

Football Jul 6

Olmo dismisses Real Madrid's criticism as envy after two trophy-less years

Dani Olmo has told RAC1 that Real Madrid's public attacks on Barcelona are a predictable response to two barren seasons for Los Blancos, during which the Blaugrana collected La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Supercopa.

Football Jul 6

Dumfries joins Real Madrid for €20m as fourth summer signing

Real Madrid have officially confirmed the transfer of Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for approximately €20 million. The Dutch international has signed until 2030 and arrives to cover for the injured Dani Carvajal.

Football Jul 5

Gavi insists Barcelona is Alvarez's dream as Atletico resist Arsenal and Barca bids

Julian Alvarez has formally requested to leave Atletico Madrid, with Barcelona and Arsenal both pursuing the Argentine forward. Barca midfielder Gavi has backed a Camp Nou move, while Atletico president Cerezo insists the club have no intention of selling.

Football Jul 5

Barcelona's players lobby for Álvarez signing as Atlético files FIFA complaint and holds firm at €500m

Midfielder Marc Bernal has publicly backed a move for Julián Álvarez, calling the Argentine a 'game-changer', as Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirms a formal offer has been submitted. Atlético Madrid, however, are enforcing a €500m release clause and have filed a FIFA complaint against Barcelona over their approach.

Football Jul 4

Simeone insists Álvarez stays as player's transfer request deepens Atlético crisis

Diego Simeone publicly declared Julián Álvarez central to Atlético Madrid's project this week, directly contradicting the striker's own request to leave in May. With Barcelona having submitted a formal offer, the standoff between player and club is now impossible to conceal.

Football Jul 4

Laporta sets July 19 deadline for Julián Álvarez deal as Atlético hold firm on €150m demand

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has publicly confirmed that the club's pursuit of Julián Álvarez will end on July 19 — the day of the 2026 World Cup final — if Atlético Madrid refuse to negotiate seriously. A €50m gap between the clubs and Atlético's insistence on a full cash payment remain the central obstacles.

Football Jul 4

Barcelona target Rafael Leão for over €60m, United and Tottenham also interested

After signing Anthony Gordon for €80 million, FC Barcelona has reportedly opened talks with AC Milan over Rafael Leão. The Rossoneri would be willing to sell the Portuguese international for over €60 million.

Football Jul 4

Real Madrid categorically denies interest in Enzo Fernández after agent's claims

Real Madrid issued an official statement to refute comments made by Javier Pastore, agent of Enzo Fernández, who had claimed that the Madrid club was interested in the Chelsea midfielder.

Football Jul 3

Real Madrid categorically deny interest in signing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez

Real Madrid have issued a formal statement ruling out any move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, despite reports linking the £107m Argentina international with a transfer to the Spanish capital.

Football Jul 3

Real Madrid deny any interest in signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez

Real Madrid have issued a formal statement categorically denying reports linking them with a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, insisting the club has made no direct or indirect effort to sign him.

Football Jul 3

Barcelona weigh second Rashford loan as Manchester United hold firm on £26m minimum

Barcelona are reportedly considering a fresh move for Marcus Rashford despite Manchester United's refusal to sanction another loan. The Spanish champions opted to sign Anthony Gordon permanently instead, but interest in the 28-year-old has not faded.

Football Jul 2

Barcelona sense internal cracks at Atlético as Julián Álvarez pursuit intensifies

Barcelona believe dissenting voices within Atlético Madrid's hierarchy are open to selling Julián Álvarez, despite the club's public insistence that the 26-year-old Argentine striker is not for sale. Álvarez himself has openly expressed a desire to leave the Metropolitano, adding internal pressure to an official stance that has not yet shifted.

Football Jul 2

Atlético shut out Laporta over Julián Álvarez as journalist alleges Barcelona blackmail

Sports journalist Roberto Gómez claims Barcelona bypassed Atlético de Madrid six times to negotiate directly with Julián Álvarez's agents, prompting Atlético to refuse contact with president Joan Laporta entirely. The club has also filed a formal FIFA complaint over Barcelona's conduct.

Football Jul 2

Pushed out of Real Madrid, Camavinga in Manchester City's sights

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Eduardo Camavinga has been offered to Manchester City, which has already begun negotiations with the 23-year-old French midfielder. José Mourinho, back on the Real Madrid bench, has reportedly given the green light for his departure.

Football Jul 2

Atletico Madrid insist Alvarez is not for sale despite his transfer plea to Arsenal and Barcelona

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says the club were caught off guard by Julian Alvarez's public admission that he wants to leave, but insists the £81.5m Argentine striker remains unavailable despite interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.

Football Jul 2

Laporta confirms Barcelona's firm offer for Julián Álvarez as Atlético deny receiving any bid

Joan Laporta used his presidential inauguration speech on 1 July 2026 to reveal that Barcelona have submitted a formal offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, while Atlético president Enrique Cerezo insists the club has received no proposal from anyone.

Football Jul 2

Gavi crowns Yamal the world's best player at the World Cup, Messi aside

Barcelona midfielder Gavi has hailed 18-year-old team-mate Lamine Yamal as the finest player on the planet — second only to Lionel Messi — as Spain prepare for their last-32 clash with Austria at the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 1

Laporta Sets Ultimatum to Atlético for Julian Alvarez, Valued at €100M

Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that a firm offer has been submitted to Atlético Madrid for Julian Alvarez, warning that it is "not unlimited in duration". The Colchoneros are currently refusing to sell the Argentine striker, who is under contract until 2030.

Football Jul 1

Atletico's €150m cash-only demand puts Julián Álvarez beyond Barcelona's reach

Atletico Madrid are demanding €150 million in full upfront cash for Julián Álvarez, rejecting any player exchanges or deferred payments — a structure that makes the deal far harder for Barcelona to complete than the headline price gap alone suggests.

Football Jun 30