Barcelona have spent 'even better' than Real Madrid says Dani Olmo as Spain star talks up Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia transfers

Despite failed pursuits of Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, Barcelona have managed to complete the signings of Marcus Rashford and Joan Garcia, with Olmo claiming that his side have done better business in the ongoing window than their bitter rivals Real Madrid.   

Madrid have splashed considerable money in upgrading their squad after failing to win major silverware last season. Besides hiring Xabi Alonso, they have already acquired Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono. More signings have not been ruled out, either. It is expected that Barca and Madrid will once again get involved in a title race that could potentially go right down to the wire.  

Speaking on COPE's El Partidazoprogram, Olmo said: "Madrid will also want to have the best players, so in that sense it's very good. We've also strengthened our position, and even better, I'd say."  

Madrid will not begin training for pre-season until August 4. They are scheduled to play Austrian outfit WSG Tirol in Innsbruck on August 12, followed by their first league encounter of the new season on August 19 against Osasuna. Meanwhile, Hansi Flick's troops are scheduled to feature in their final pre-season outing from their tour to Asia on August 4, when they take on Daegu FC. They will then return to Spain and play the Joan Gamper Trophy game against Como on August 10. Their first game of the season will be held on August 16, away at Mallorca.