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Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Barcelona and Atletico meet directly over Julián Álvarez but €10–20m fee gap persists
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid held face-to-face talks over Julián Álvarez as recently as three days ago, but a €10–20m gap between the clubs' valuations and a looming FIFA dispute continue to complicate any deal for the Argentine forward.
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Álvarez agent tells PSG and Arsenal to wait as Barcelona move takes sole priority
Julián Álvarez's agent Fernando Hidalgo has informed both PSG and Arsenal that his client is focused exclusively on a move to Barcelona, transfer reporter Matteo Moretto confirms. Atlético Madrid, however, remain unmoved, insisting the Argentine is not for sale below his €500m release clause.
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Barcelona sign 18-year-old Caicedo from LDU Quito in deal set to become permanent
Barcelona have completed the signing of Ecuadorian left-back Josué Caicedo from LDU Quito on a loan that converts to a mandatory €2.5 million purchase after just four senior appearances, with a four-year contract and a 20% sell-on clause included.
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Madrid set €60m asking price for Camavinga despite midfielder's insistence on staying
Real Madrid have placed Eduardo Camavinga on the transfer market with a minimum asking price of €60m, according to Diario AS, even as the 22-year-old French midfielder publicly insists he has no desire to leave the Bernabéu.
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Atlético Madrid sign Grimaldo from Leverkusen for €20m as German club accept below asking price
Alejandro Grimaldo's move from Bayer Leverkusen to Atlético Madrid is completing for around €20m, according to Fabrizio Romano. The fee falls short of Leverkusen's internal floor of €30m, with the 30-year-old Spanish left-back having already agreed personal terms with Los Colchoneros.
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Atlético must sell Sørloth, Almada and possibly Giménez to fund summer rebuild
Atlético Madrid face a summer of difficult outgoing decisions, with Alexander Sørloth, Thiago Almada and José Giménez all identified as likely departures. Sporting director Mateu Alemany needs the sales income to finance further signings after two arrivals already confirmed.
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Goretzka offered to Atlético Madrid but €15m salary demand clouds free transfer
Leon Goretzka's representatives have proposed the 31-year-old to Atlético Madrid as he departs Bayern Munich on a free transfer, but his reported €15m annual salary sits beyond what Los Colchoneros can realistically offer.
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Ceballos surrenders final year of wages to leave Real Madrid a year early
Dani Ceballos has waived his remaining salary to terminate his Real Madrid contract 12 months ahead of schedule, ending a nine-year association with the club that brought 215 appearances and 16 titles.
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Sevilla honorary president Joaquin Caparros diagnosed with colon cancer at 70
Joaquin Caparros, the former Sevilla manager who holds the club record of 248 matches managed, has been diagnosed with colon cancer. The 70-year-old, named honorary president last July, is already undergoing treatment.
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PSG enter Álvarez talks, handing Atlético Madrid fresh leverage over Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain have opened dialogue with Atlético Madrid over Julián Álvarez, giving Los Rojiblancos a credible alternative buyer as Barcelona continue to struggle with the club's asking price. The 26-year-old Argentine has publicly favoured a move to Barcelona, but PSG have not closed the door.
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Mourinho targets Enzo Fernandez for Real Madrid as Camavinga faces exit to fund £106m deal
Jose Mourinho has identified Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez as a top transfer target at Real Madrid, but Los Blancos may need to sell Eduardo Camavinga or Aurelien Tchouameni before pursuing the £106m Argentine.
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Alvarez confirms Atletico exit plan as Arsenal and United chase £82m forward
Julian Alvarez has publicly stated he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer to fulfil his dream, with Arsenal and Manchester United both in pursuit of the Argentina international. Real Madrid's £129m bid has already been rejected, with Atletico pointing suitors toward his £431m release clause.
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Manchester United contact Julian Alvarez's agent as Barcelona and Arsenal chase Atletico star
Manchester United have spoken directly with Julian Alvarez's agent as the race for the Atletico Madrid forward intensifies. Real Madrid and Barcelona have both had nine-figure bids rejected, while Alvarez himself has publicly stated he wants to leave.
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Real Madrid activate €9m buyback clause to reclaim Nico Páz from Como
Real Madrid are set to formally trigger their €9m buyback clause for 21-year-old Argentine midfielder Nico Páz, returning him from Como to the Bernabéu ahead of the 2026-27 season despite the player's reported preference to stay in Italy.
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Atlético refuse to sell Álvarez to Barcelona or Real Madrid, leaving €500m clause as only exit
Atlético Madrid have categorically blocked Julián Álvarez from joining either Barcelona or Real Madrid this summer, despite the Argentine striker submitting a formal transfer request. His €500m release clause remains the only contractual route out, with Atlético also threatening a FIFA complaint over Barcelona's alleged improper approach.
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Barcelona's €120m ceiling leaves Julián Álvarez deal far from done as Atlético hold firm
Barcelona are preparing an improved €120m bid for Julián Álvarez, but Atlético Madrid's demand for €150m — and a publicly cited €500m release clause — leaves a significant gap, with Real Madrid retaining an outside interest that complicates the Blaugrana's pursuit.
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Spanish labour law could let Julián Álvarez exit Atlético without paying €500m clause
A legal analysis by Mundo Deportivo argues that Article 16 of Spain's Royal Decree 1006/1985 could allow Julián Álvarez to unilaterally terminate his Atlético Madrid contract, with a labour court — not his release clause — determining the compensation owed.
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Newcastle's three hidden clauses could earn millions more from Gordon's £69m Barcelona move
Anthony Gordon's transfer to Barcelona for upwards of £69.3m includes three add-on clauses negotiated by Newcastle's sporting director Ross Wilson — covering appearances, silverware, and a sell-on fee — that could significantly increase the Magpies' total return.
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Atletico Madrid rule out Barcelona sale and hand Arsenal priority in Julian Alvarez race
Julian Alvarez has publicly confirmed he wants to leave Atletico Madrid this summer, and the Spanish club have responded by ruling out a sale to Barcelona — leaving Arsenal and PSG as the preferred destinations for the World Cup winner.
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Atlético threaten FIFA complaint against Barcelona over alleged illegal approach for Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid have formally accused Barcelona of making unauthorised contact with Julián Álvarez and are threatening to file a complaint with FIFA's sporting justice bodies. The Argentine forward, 26, is under contract at Atlético until June 2030.
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