Chelsea capture Kepa for world-record fee

Chelsea paid a reported world-record £71.6-million to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Athletic Bilbao as a successor to Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois.

Real Madrid agree Courtois deal

Real Madrid have agreed terms with Chelsea to sign goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on a six-year deal, with Mateo Kovacic set to go the other way on loan.

Kepa clause paid to clear way for Chelsea switch

Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga’s world-record move to Chelsea from Athletic Bilbao appeared to move a step closer on Wednesday.

Vidal excited to play with Messi after ‘dream’ Barcelona move

Arturo Vidal is relishing the opportunity to play alongside superstar Lionel Messi after joining Barcelona from Bayern Munich.

Modric staying at Real Madrid, claims Lopetegui

Real Madrid have no intention of allowing midfielder Luka Modric to leave the club, according to head coach Julen Lopetegui.

Vidal joins Barca, thanks Bayern for sanctioning move

Arturo Vidal bade a warm farewell to Bayern Munich as he relishes a new challenge at Barcelona.

Real Madrid just as good without Ronaldo – Ter Stegen

Real Madrid will be just as difficult to beat without Cristiano Ronaldo, according to Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

Real Madrid will replace Ronaldo – Odriozola

Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure leaves a big hole in the Real Madrid team and new signing Alvaro Odriozola expects to see a replacement soon.

Man Utd edge Madrid after Liverpool rout

Alexis Sanchez continued his fine pre-season form in Manchester United’s 2-1 win in the International Champions Cup, though Vinicius Jr showed there is life after Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid.

Bale can be Ronaldo’s replacement – Lopetegui

Julen Lopetegui is planning to build Real Madrid around Gareth Bale following Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus.