Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has admitted that the club will miss Marcus Rashford after deciding against signing the Manchester United loanee on a permanent deal. The Catalan side chose not to trigger a £26 million option for the winger, opting instead to bring in Anthony Gordon for £70m.
AC Milan are considering a move to bring Brahim Diaz back to San Siro as they continue their search for a new attacking midfielder. The potential return is prompted by increasing uncertainty surrounding Rafael Leao, who has hinted at a surprising departure to Turkey after a seven-year tenure with the Rossoneri.
Arsenal are closely monitoring Vinicius Junior's contract standoff with Real Madrid as the Brazilian enters the final year of his current deal. The Premier League giants are reportedly prepared to shatter their wage structure to sign the winger if an agreement cannot be reached in Spain.
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has delivered a candid admission regarding his long-standing smoking habit, describing the nicotine addiction as an undeniable personal weakness. The former Polish international insists he has no plans to quit, despite acknowledging the unprofessional nature of the vice.
Real Madrid are prepared to let Vinicius Junior leave the club if he refuses to sign their final contract renewal offer. The Brazilian winger has just one year remaining on his current deal, with Arsenal closely monitoring his uncertain situation at the Santiago Bernabeu.