Kepa clause paid to clear way for Chelsea switch

Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s world-record move to Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao appeared to move a step closer on Wednesday.

Vidal excited to play with Messi after ‘dream’ Barcelona move

Arturo Vidal is relishing the opportunity to play alongside superstar Lionel Messi after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich.

Modric staying at Real Madrid, claims Lopetegui

Real Madrid have no intention of allowing midfielder Luka Modric to leave the club, according to head coach Julen Lopetegui.

Vidal joins Barca, thanks Bayern for sanctioning move

Arturo Vidal bade a warm farewell to Bayern Munich as he relishes a new challenge at Barcelona.

Real Madrid just as good without Ronaldo – Ter Stegen

Real Madrid will be just as difficult to beat without Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Real Madrid will replace Ronaldo – Odriozola

Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure leaves a big hole in the Real Madrid team and new signing Alvaro Odriozola expects to see a replacement soon.

Man Utd edge Madrid after Liverpool rout

Alexis Sanchez continued his fine pre-season form in Manchester United’s 2-1 win in the International Champions Cup, though Vinicius Jr showed there is life after Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.

Bale can be Ronaldo’s replacement – Lopetegui

Julen Lopetegui is planning to build Real Madrid around Gareth Bale following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus.

Bale’s Spurs return ‘not realistic’ – Pochettino

Gareth Bale making a shock return to Tottenham is ‘not realistic’, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Ronaldo’s exit as important as Barca losing Iniesta – Valverde

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde thinks Real Madrid’s loss of Cristiano Ronaldo is ‘as important’ as Andres Iniesta leaving the Catalans.