Neymar, Hazard, Lewy to replace BBC
Neymar, Eden Hazard and Robert Lewandowski are all targets for Real Madrid as Florentino Perez looks for his next attacking trio to replace BBC, reports Marca .
The Brazilian forward is the Blancos' main target, with the Bayern and Chelsea stars also wanted.
Madrid's terrible run of form has the club looking to rebuild, with Hazard and Neymar central to plans. Harry Kane and Mauro Icardi are the other forwards being discussed if the club can't land Lewandowski, who will be 30 in August.
The Ivory Coast international was linked with a move away from the Allianz Riviera in the summer, with Chelsea and Barcelona also said to be keen in recent weeks.
No release clause in Neymar contract
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Neymar's current Paris Saint-Germain contract includes no release clause, says the star's lawyer.
The Brazilian has been the focus of reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid, just six months after PSG met his €222 million buyout clause to take him from Barcelona.
Pique pens new Barca deal
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Gerard Pique has extended his stay at Barcelona through to 2022 with the penning of a new contract at Camp Nou.
The terms agreed by the World Cup-winning defender have seen his release clause set at €500 million.
Barca could pay Griezmann release clause
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Barcelona could pay the release clause for Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann, reports CalcioMercato (via Gianluca di Marzio ).
The report claims that Atletico will move for Monaco's Thomas Lemar as a replacement.
Bale in talks with Man Utd
Gareth Bale is in talks with Manchester United, as he doesn't want to be part of the sinking ship at Real Madrid, according to Don Balon .
The former Spurs star believes Jose Mourinho can help him return to his best and is willing to take a pay cut to make the move, though Real Madrid's asking price is still higher than what the Premier League club are willing to spend.
James to dictate future
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James Rodriguez admits he found it “very tough” to leave Real Madrid, but is determined to dictate his own future at Bayern Munich.
The Colombia international was allowed to leave Santiago Bernabeu for the Allianz Arena in the summer of 2017 after struggling to hold down a regular role under Zinedine Zidane.
James has recently been linked with Liverpool, and you can see what he has had to say on his career path here.
Inter make new Rafinha offer
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Inter are not ready to give up on signing Rafinha from Barcelona and have made a new loan offer adding a €35 million option to buy, reports CalcioMercato .
Barcelona have already rejected one loan bid from Inter for the Brazilian.
Madrid and Barca face fight for 'new Asensio'
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Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to face off over the transfer of Valencia's Ferran Torres, reports Don Balon .
Despite not having made his full debut with Valencia, both of the Spanish giants see him as a prime target, with Madrid thinking of the 17-year-old as a future replacement for Gareth Bale.
Madrid to make €70m Aubameyang bid
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Real Madrid are ready to make a last-ditch bid to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund, claims Don Balon .
Arsenal are in talks to sign Aubameyang, but could face late competition from Madrid after club president Florentino Perez decided an immediate fix is required for the team’s goalscoring problems.
Inter’s Mauro Icardi is reportedly Madrid’s prime summer target, but Perez is ready to make €70 million available now to beat Arsenal to the capture of Aubameyang, who has long held a dream of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Barca start Umtiti contract talks
Barcelona have told Samuel Umtiti and his representatives of their intention to reward the defender with a new contract, according to Mundo Deportivo .
Umtiti’s current deal runs until 2021, but his €60 million release clause has led to reports of interest from Premier League rivals Manchester City and Manchester United.
That has prompted Barca to take steps to remedy the situation, although the France international is happy to wait until the end of the season before negotiating a renewal.
Goretzka agrees Bayern deal
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Bayern Munich have won the race to sign Leon Goretzka after agreeing a deal for the Schalke midfielder, according to Sport Bild .
Goretzka is out of contract at the end of the season and was reportedly a target for the likes of Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
However, Bayern have convinced the Germany international to stay in the Bundesliga, with Goretzka to sign a deal at the Allianz Arena, subject to passing a medical after recently suffering from a lower leg injury.