La Liga
Top-tier Spanish football league.
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Gyökeres vs Alvarez: Arsenal-Atlético swap deal announced in Spain, but player refuses
According to Spanish journalist Jordi Jota, Arsenal and Atlético Madrid have reached a deal involving Viktor Gyökeres and €50 million for Julian Alvarez. Problem: the Argentine only wants to leave Madrid for FC Barcelona.
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Rüdiger extends Real Madrid stay until 2027 after club rejects longer deal
Antonio Rüdiger has signed a one-year contract extension with Real Madrid, keeping the German centre-back at the Bernabéu until June 2027. The renewal follows a period of uncertainty, with Rüdiger initially pushing for a longer commitment before accepting the club's rolling one-year policy for players over 30.
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Barcelona Refuses to Trigger Rashford Option, Winger Forced to Return to Manchester United
Barcelona's purchase option on Marcus Rashford has expired without being exercised, sending the 28-year-old winger back to Manchester United. The Catalan club prefers to invest heavily in Anthony Gordon rather than spend the €30 million stipulated in Rashford's contract.
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Mourinho targets Ruben Dias in £80m Real Madrid move as City vow to resist
Jose Mourinho has identified Ruben Dias as a primary defensive target for Real Madrid this summer, with the Spanish club growing confident of prising the Portuguese centre-back away from Manchester City in an £80m deal.
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Mourinho targets Ruben Dias in £80m swoop as Real Madrid grow confident of Bernabeu move
Jose Mourinho has identified Ruben Dias as a primary summer target in his second spell at Real Madrid, with Florentino Perez preparing an £80m opening bid despite Manchester City's determination to keep the Portuguese defender.
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Álvarez rules out Arsenal and PSG to push exclusively for Barcelona move
Julián Álvarez has told Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain he will not join them, with the Atlético Madrid forward's representatives focused solely on engineering a move to Barcelona this summer. The 26-year-old's €500m release clause and a significant gap between what Barcelona can spend and what Atlético will accept remain the central obstacles.
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Galatasaray shut down Atletico Madrid's move for Osimhen, leaving striker search open
Galatasaray president Dursun Özbek has firmly closed the door on Atletico Madrid's interest in Víctor Osimhen, declaring the Nigerian striker unavailable for transfer this summer and eliminating one of Los Colchoneros' contingency options up front.
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Chelsea eye Real Madrid's Carreras to replace Cucurella, leaving United to rue early exit
Chelsea are targeting Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras as a replacement for Marc Cucurella, who has joined Madrid in a £51.7m deal. Carreras, 23, was released by Manchester United in 2024 without making a single competitive appearance.
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Barcelona let €30m Rashford option expire, forcing his return to Manchester United
Marcus Rashford's loan at Barcelona has ended after the club chose not to trigger their €30m purchase option, confirming the England forward's return to Manchester United. Any renewed interest from the Blaugrana will now require fresh negotiations, with United holding the stronger hand.
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Chelsea target Real Madrid's Carreras to fill Cucurella void after £51.7m sale
Chelsea are exploring a move for Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras after confirming the £51.7m sale of Marc Cucurella to the Spanish club. New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso is reported to be a strong admirer of the 23-year-old Spaniard.
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Barcelona let £26m Rashford option expire, leaving Bayern Munich as likeliest destination
Barcelona's agreed option to sign Marcus Rashford permanently from Manchester United for £26 million expired at midnight on Monday. The La Liga club would now need to renegotiate a new fee, while Bayern Munich have emerged as an alternative suitor.
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Man arrested in Valencia for racist insults against Vinicius Junior outside Metropolitano
A 27-year-old Atlético de Madrid supporter was arrested in Valencia for directing racist insults at Vinicius Junior on April 14 outside the Metropolitano stadium. He is accused of incitement to hatred.
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Barcelona decline £26m option as United push for permanent Rashford sale
Barcelona have opted against triggering their £26m purchase clause for Marcus Rashford, sending him back to Manchester United. The club now actively seeks a permanent buyer, with Bayern Munich emerging as a potential suitor despite concerns over his £325,000-a-week wages.
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Cucurella seals £51.7m Real Madrid move as Chelsea eye five left-back replacements
Marc Cucurella has completed a £51.7 million transfer from Chelsea to Real Madrid, signing a six-year deal with the Spanish giants. Head coach Xabi Alonso is now weighing up replacements, with Valentin Barco and Lewis Hall among the options being considered.
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Rashford keen on Barcelona return despite permanent £26m move ruled out by Spanish club
Marcus Rashford is determined to rejoin Barcelona next season after a loan spell in which he scored 14 goals and registered 14 assists, but the Spanish club have declined to trigger their £26m purchase option, leaving his future unresolved.
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Lamine Yamal declared fit to face Cape Verde in Spain's World Cup opener
Lamine Yamal has been cleared to feature for Spain against Cape Verde in Atlanta on June 15, ending weeks of uncertainty over the 17-year-old's hamstring and groin injury sustained in late April. Whether he starts or comes off the bench will depend on the medical staff's assessment.
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Rashford wants Barcelona return despite £26m clause expiring and Gordon signing
Marcus Rashford remains determined to return to Barcelona next season, according to Marca, even after the Spanish club opted against activating their £26m permanent purchase option and signed Anthony Gordon for £69m.
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Cucurella completes £51.7m Real Madrid move as girlfriend's farewell message goes viral
Marc Cucurella has left Chelsea for Real Madrid in a deal worth £51.7 million, ending a four-year spell at Stamford Bridge. His girlfriend Claudia Rodriguez posted an emotional farewell on Instagram, saying she does not know how to explain the move to their children.
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Khedira returns to Real Madrid as Mourinho names full coaching staff for 2026–27
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Sami Khedira will rejoin Real Madrid in July 2026 as assistant coach under José Mourinho, eleven years after leaving the Bernabéu. The former Germany international was chosen ahead of ex-teammate Pepe for a liaison role bridging the dressing room and club hierarchy.
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Real Madrid sign Cucurella from Chelsea, ending pursuit of Arsenal's Calafiori
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Marc Cucurella from Chelsea for up to £51.7 million, effectively ending their interest in Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori, who was already unlikely to be sold with three years left on his contract.
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