Xabi Alonso shared an update on Endrick's future at Real Madrid amid intensifying speculation over his role in the squad following the meteoric rise of Gonzalo Garcia during the Club World Cup. His sudden breakthrough has sparked discussions about whether he should remain with the first team into the new season—a decision that could complicate Endrick’s position in the squad, especially as the young Brazilian recovers from an injury.
Jude Bellingham gave a brutal response as Nico Williams snubbed a move to Barcelona in favour of an Athletic Club stay. The Spanish winger infuriated the Camp Nou hierarchy after choosing loyalty over glamour after he turned down a high-profile move to the Blaugranas and instead penned a long-term extension with his boyhood club.
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr are determined to sign Rodrygo as they look for support for Cristiano Ronaldo in the attack. The Saudi side are reportedly ready to offer a blank cheque to the Brazilian and have already approached the player's representatives. The 25-year-old, however, would prefer to move to the Premier League instead of heading to the Middle East.
Xabi Alonso spoke about Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid amid speculations that the Brazilian could move to Arsenal this summer. Rodrygo is currently in the US with the Los Blancos squad to compete in the FIFA Club World Cup but he has been strongly linked with a move away from Madrid this summer. Other than Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the attacker.
Jonathan Barnett, one of football’s most prominent agents and one of the men behind Gareth Bale’s world-record move to Real Madrid, has been accused in a US civil lawsuit of human trafficking, torture, and repeated sexual assault. Barnett and his former employer, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), have strongly denied all allegations and vowed to fight the case.
Former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has paid an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota after his fatal car crash in Spain on Thursday. The Real Madrid right-back, who left the Reds last month, has been left without words after his former teammate's untimely death. Jota, along with his brother Andre, were pronounced dead on Thursday morning after a tragic accident.
Javier Tebas, the outspoken president of La Liga, has launched a scathing attack on the newly-expanded Club World Cup, expressing his intent to see the month-long tournament scrapped altogether. With the 32-team event currently underway in the United States, Tebas has voiced strong opposition, particularly regarding its disruptive impact on domestic schedules and player welfare.
Arsenal are actively exploring their options to bolster the attacking unit ahead of the upcoming season, with high-profile names such as Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon emerging as potential recruits. The Gunners’ pursuit of reinforcements, however, is intrinsically linked to the future of Gabriel Martinelli.