Messi a machine built for football – Xavi
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is a “machine built to play football”, according to his former Barcelona teammate Xavi.
Mourinho unfazed by Morata’s Chelsea move
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is unfazed by Alvaro Morata’s imminent move to Chelsea, and he issued a challenge to Romelu Lukaku.
Chelsea agree terms with Madrid on Morata deal
Chelsea and Real Madrid have agreed a deal for Spanish striker Alvaro Morata to join the Premier League champions.
Mestre: Barcelona sure of keeping Neymar
Neymar is “200 per cent” certain to stay at Barcelona in the transfer window, according to the club’s vice-president, Jordi Mestre.
Fernandez: Nobody will pay €222m for Neymar
Barcelona technical secretary Robert Fernandez considers it implausible that any club would pay Neymar’s €222-million release clause.
Rakitic, Gomes in Valverde’s plans at Barca
Barcelona head coach Ernesto Valverde says he has no plans to sell midfield duo Ivan Rakitic or Andre Gomes.
Mata believes Morata could still join United
Manchester United attacking midfielder Juan Mata believes Alvaro Morata could still join the club, despite the arrival of Romelu Lukaku from Everton.
Madrid are ‘most powerful team’ – Herrera
Ander Herrera is relishing the prospect of facing Real Madrid twice in pre-season as he believes they are “the most powerful team of the moment”.
Bale: I never thought about leaving Real
Gareth Bale says he never considered leaving Real Madrid, and the Welshman is ready to fight for his position at the Spanish and European champions.
Mourinho: Morata signing ‘unlikely’
“I don’t think he can end with us.” Jose Mourinho accepts that Alvaro Morata is unlikely to join Manchester United.