LaLiga news

Barcelona sporting director Deco has delivered a powerful challenge to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, declaring that the path to becoming the world’s best lies entirely in his own hands. With sky-high expectations at both club and international level, the 17-year-old Spain international is being tipped for greatness by those inside Camp Nou.

Barcelona's sporting director Deco has expressed regret at the way in which Vitor Roque was treated at the club.

Barcelona were running out of patience with Nico Williams and his agent before the Spain international commited his future to Athletic Club by signing a new long-term contract. Williams was once again closely linked with a move to the Blaugrana this summer after transfer talks broke down last year, however, the winger eventually penned a new Atheltic Club contract which runs until 2035.

Cristian Romero is considering rejecting Tottenham’s new deal to join Atletico Madrid, with Diego Simeone pushing to land the Argentine defender.

Manchester United are closing in on signing Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra this summer. The Spaniard has attracted interest from Serie A giants AC Milan but the Red Devils are being considered favourites to secure a transfer for the youngster. United have completed three transfers in the summer window, including the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves.

Real Madrid want their La Liga opener pushed to October after Club World Cup run, citing rest concerns, with Osasuna and RFEF already on board.

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha accused the Red Devils of overburdening Marcus Rashford as he backed the United outcast to shine in La Liga if Barcelona come calling. Rashford left Old Trafford in January to join Aston Villa on a short-term loan deal. The attacker is now back in Manchester but is expected to leave his boyhood club permanently.

Nico Paz is set to stay at Como to guarantee playing time despite reports Real Madrid want to bring the attacking midfielder back to Spain.

Barcelona have confirmed a two-year contract extension for Wojciech Szczesny, keeping the veteran goalkeeper at Camp Nou until 2027. The Polish shot-stopper’s new deal casts fresh doubt over Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s future, with Chelsea and Monaco both monitoring the German’s situation as Barca prepare for life with a new-look goalkeeping hierarchy with Joan Garcia leading the line.

Kylian Mbappe has withdrawn his legal complaint for moral harassment and attempted extortion against Paris Saint-Germain, just days before facing his former club in the Club World Cup semi-final. However, the Real Madrid superstar continues to pursue €55 million in unpaid wages through France’s labor courts, keeping his financial battle with Les Parisiens alive.

Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger and Dani Ceballos have been fined following their actions after the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid have apparently reached a decision on the immediate future of Endrick, who is yet to feature under new head coach Xabi Alonso.

Ronald Araujo is preparing for Barcelona preseason and looks set to stay, despite a €60 million (£50m/$69m) release clause that’s nearing expiry.

Arsenal will have to make an improved offer if they want to sign Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, whose contract runs out next year.

Real Madrid legend Claude Makelele has picked another top contender for the Ballon d'Or over Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal.

Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart didn't mince his words while speaking about Nico Williams and his agent after the winger stayed put in Bilbao.

Frenkie de Jong’s Barcelona extension has hit a snag as his agent refuses to step aside, despite the midfielder already agreeing to new terms.