Overview
- Barcelona have opened plans to contact Aymeric Laporte’s agents about a move and reports say his Athletic Bilbao release clause is below €15 million, making him a low‑cost option to reinforce their defence.
- Real Madrid remain linked to Rodri but Manchester City are resisting any sale and recent reports say the Spain captain may need back surgery, complicating Madrid’s pursuit and his availability.
- Real are also pursuing Michael Olise, with media reports saying he is receptive to the move and that Kylian Mbappé encouraged him to consider joining Madrid.
- Inside Camp Nou coverage says some Barcelona players and parts of the sporting staff are unhappy with a potential Julian Álvarez signing because of cost and squad impact, creating internal resistance to that deal.
- Liverpool’s early enquiry for Maghnes Akliouche appears to have stalled and new manager Andoni Iraola has publicly declared he wants to keep Alexis Mac Allister, signalling a retention focus at Anfield.