Atletico Madrid have forcefully hit back at mounting speculation linking stellar forward Julian Alvarez with a blockbuster summer move to domestic rivals Barcelona. The hierarchy at the Metropolitano have expressed deep frustration over persistent transfer rumours, firmly shutting down any possibility of a departure by declaring the player strictly not for sale.
The Champions League final. It's the biggest match on the club calendar in football, always featuring historic clubs and so often the best players on the planet at that moment. Sometimes, it lives up to expectation in the most extraordinary fashion. Sometimes, sadly, it just doesn't. Hopefully, Saturday's final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain will fall into the former category.
Barcelona are ready to accelerate their pursuit of Julian Alvarez as Hansi Flick looks to build a formidable frontline for the 2026-27 season. The Argentine forward has reportedly set his sights on a move to the Spotify Camp Nou from Atletico Madrid, effectively snubbing interest from Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain.
The European football season is almost over. Just one game remains - the Champions League final, as Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain prepare to do battle in Budapest on Saturday. Both sides come into the game having won their own domestic titles, with PSG looking to defend the crown they won for the first time last season, while the Gunners are aiming to secure their first European Cup.
Bayer Leverkusen have identified former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis as their top target to take over the managerial reins at the BayArena. The Brazilian has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Kasper Hjulmand following a disappointing campaign for the Bundesliga side.