Jack Grealish could be handed a surprise route back into Champions League football as Atletico Madrid explore an audacious move for the Manchester City winger. The 30-year-old spent last season on loan at Everton before a broken foot curtailed his campaign, leaving his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium uncertain this summer.
Julian Alvarez finds himself at a career crossroads as Atletico Madrid have reportedly blocked his path to Barcelona. The Argentine forward, who has expressed a clear desire to join the Catalan giants, has been told in no uncertain terms that a move to a direct La Liga rival is off the table.
Federico Chiesa appears ready to remain at Liverpool for the upcoming Premier League campaign, dealing a blow to potential suitors. Despite heavy speculation linking the Italy winger with a move to Atletico Madrid or a return to Serie A, he is determined to fight for his position at Anfield and impress newly appointed head coach Andoni Iraola in the coming months.
No one could ever accuse Julian Alvarez of not knowing exactly what he wants. It was a surprise when he decided to push for a move away from Manchester City in 2024, after winning a pair of Premier League titles and the Champions League in his first two seasons at the club, but the Argentine forward had grown tired of being in the shadow of Norwegian terminator Erling Haaland.
Marcus Rashford has been left out of Manchester United's pre-season squad to face Atletico Madrid in Stockholm as he completes a mandatory rest period following the World Cup. The forward is taking his three-week post-tournament break after representing England in North America, keeping him sidelined from early friendly preparations.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has officially launched a disciplinary investigation into Barcelona following a formal complaint from Atletico Madrid. The capital club allege that the Catalan giants illegally approached star forward Julian Alvarez outside the permitted transfer window parameters to secure his signature.