Real Madrid are reportedly one of five elite clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 20-year-old England star has become one of the hottest properties in the Premier League, and delivered another masterclass in Sunday’s Community Shield clash against Liverpool.
Jude Bellingham FaceTimed England team-mate James Maddison after the Tottenham forward underwent surgery on his ACL injury. In a touching moment away from the pitch, the Real Madrid star checked in on his compatriot through video calling, delivering a message of strength and support.
Marcus Rashford has been told in no uncertain terms by Micah Richards that he’s missing a key trait "all other players at the top of world football" possess: a ruthless streak in front of goal. The 27-year-old England international, freshly loaned to Barcelona by Manchester United for the season, has made an early splash in Catalonia under new boss Hansi Flick, finding the net and creating goals in his last two pre-season outings.
Marcus Rashford has admitted to enduring a "difficult" pre-season at Barcelona after his loan move from Manchester United. The 26-year-old forward, who joined the La Liga champions after falling out of favour at Old Trafford, has described Barca head coach Hansi Flick's training routine as "very intense".
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted he is still haunted by his Ballon d’Or disappointment at Bayern Munich. The Poland international was favourite for the 2020 award before it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and then came second to Lionel Messi in the vote the following year.
Barcelona’s dressing room has reportedly been rocked by an extraordinary bust-up between two of its brightest young stars, with Gavi allegedly demanding that his long-time friend Fermin Lopez be sold after a furious clash that nearly turned physical. The pair’s relationship stretches back to their teenage years at La Masia but those warm memories have been torched in recent days, as a personal dispute has spiralled into a full-blown feud.
Antony's former Real Betis team-mate has urged the Spanish club to re-sign the Brazilian from Manchester United this summer. Antony enjoyed an impressive loan spell in the last six months of the 2025-26 campaign and is reportedly keen on returning to Spain. The winger is clear on his stance as he do not intend to play for any other club other Betis.
Barcelona sensation Fermin Lopez has assured fans he will stay at the club beyond this summer, despite strong interest from Premier League giants like Chelsea and Manchester United. Lopez starred in Barcelona's thumping win over Como in the Joan Gamper Trophy on Sunday as the Catalan giants ended their pre-season preparations on a high.