LaLiga news

Chelsea have been told they will have to increase their offer for Fermin Lopez after submitting a surprise bid for the Barcelona midfielder this week.

Chelsea are reportedly exploring a move for Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez, having already established contact with the player's entourage. Fermin has firmly established himself as a prominent figure at Barcelona under Hansi Flick, and helped the club win a domestic treble last season. Chelsea are now interested in bringing Fermin to Stamford Bridge as Enzo Maresca seeks to bolster his attacking ranks.

Barcelona are eyeing Villarreal teen striker Etta Eyong, with his low release clause also attracting interest from Real Betis.

Antony’s turbulent spell at Manchester United looks to be drawing to a close, with it reported that Real Betis have reached an agreement in principle to bring the winger back to Spain. The Brazilian has been frozen out under United boss Ruben Amorim, who wasted no time in signalling that the 25-year-old had no role in his long-term project at Old Trafford.

Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has been warned against becoming “arrogant” and falling into the same trap as Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has revealed the new demand Xabi Alonso made of him ahead of their 3-0 win against Real Oviedo on Sunday.

GOAL runs through the best and worst of British players plying their trade on foreign soil after the second week of the new European season

The Frenchman is fit and firing again for Los Blancos, while the former Manchester United boss has made a poor start to his new job

Several players are running out of time as they look to avoid the nightmare scenario of spending most of the season sitting on the bench

Tottenham have reportedly submitted an improved transfer bid worth €70m (£61m/$82m) for Como star Nico Paz, but the Serie A side have rejected the offer. Spurs have made Paz their primary target after missing out on Eberechi Eze to arch-rivals Arsenal. However, Paz wants to stay at Como this season before returning to Real Madrid, who have a buy-back option on the Argentine.

Xabi Alonso's side weren't particularly impressive on Sunday but still secured their second La Liga win in a row to open the season

Xabi Alonso surprisingly omitted new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid's starting lineup against Real Oviedo in their second La Liga match of the new season as veteran Spanish full-back Dani Carvajal returned to the lineup. Another new signing, Franco Mastantuono was handed his first start, while Rodrygo was slotted into the attack, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City.

La Liga have released audio from the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) explaining why Barcelona conceded a controversial penalty in their comeback win over Levante on Saturday.

Real Madrid are bracing themselves for late offers from Premier League trio Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City for out-of-favour forward Rodrygo.

Antony could find out his Manchester United future imminently as Real Betis prepare a fresh bid to bring the Brazilian back to La Liga permanently.

How to watch La Liga match between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid, as well as kick-off time and team news.

The reigning champions bounced back from a poor first-half display to make it two wins from two in La Liga