‘He doubted’: Mourinho says Real Madrid did not want Rodri after hesitation over move José Mourinho has confirmed Real Madrid made Rodri an offer and that he spoke to him about joining the club The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
What Is Real Madrid’s Strongest Defense Ahead of 2026–27 Season? The 15-time European champions cannot contend for silverware without a consistent backline. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
Atletico 'want Julian Alvarez to join Arsenal' as transfer decision made Argentine striker remains desperate to leave but move to Barcelona has been ruled out Evening Standard · Aug 19
Jose Mourinho Plays His Favorite Trick in Swipe at Failed Rodri Transfer The Spaniard will instead be plying his trade at Real Madrid’s bitter rivals. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
Barcelona vs. Al Ahly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Al Ahly are the first African side to ever face Barça in the Joan Gamper Trophy. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
The Winners and Losers From Rodri’s Barcelona Transfer The defending Spanish champions successfully pulled off the hijack of the summer. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Barcelona steal Rodri away from Real Madrid and plan to make him new Busquets Spain’s World Cup-winning captain has completed his move to Camp Nou where he is a natural successor to club legend The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Barcelona Can’t Afford to Waste Time on Julian Alvarez in Desperate Search for Striker Nothing looks like it will change regarding the Atletico Madrid forward. Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Rodri completes Barcelona transfer after glittering career at Manchester City Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City on a four-year contract. The National (Scotland) · Aug 18
Rodri's emotional Man City farewell message in full as £64m Barcelona transfer confirmed Spaniard reflects on seven fantastic years in Manchester before returning home Evening Standard · Aug 18
Barcelona Can’t Ignore Rodri’s Injury History—But They Shouldn’t Fear It Either It took a late hijack from Real Madrid, three bids and a package worth up to $87.8 million (€76.5 million) to bring Rodri to Barcelona this summer, and the def Sports Illustrated · Aug 18
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has phoned Julian Alvarez personally, ahead of move: report Arsenal are pulling out all the stops to land a world-class attacker FourFourTwo · Aug 18
Football transfer rumours: Atlético want Alvarez to join Arsenal over Barça? Marc Casadó to Manchester United? | Burnley’s Zian Flemming among Leeds targets? | Jamie Vardy off to Brazil? The Guardian - UK · Aug 18
Rodri Sets Lofty Barcelona Champions League Goal—But Can the Catalans Achieve It? The midfielder arrived in Barcelona ready to “get to work.” Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 One Liverpool Star ‘Interests’ Enzo Maresca As a Rodri, Enzo Fernandez Replacement The Cityzens ideally need another midfield reinforcement this summer.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Rodri’s Potential Jersey Numbers at Barcelona The World Cup Golden Ball winner has had La Liga’s two behemoths on his tail this summer.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Frenkie de Jong Addresses Barcelona Tensions Amid Rodri’s Expected Arrival The Dutchman’s recovery from a knee injury has been a source of summer contention at Barcelona.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 17 Sergio’s stunner lights up El Sardinero on Racing Santander’s emotional La Liga return Teenager’s glorious strike made it 2-0 against Villarreal – but though they were pegged back to a draw the match sealed a feelgood return from the abyss
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 The Major Sacrifice Joao Cancelo Made to Sign With Barcelona This Summer The 32-year-old is making Catalonia his home for the third time.
FourFourTwo · Aug 17 Viktor Gyokeres offered Arsenal escape route after worrying summer form: report Arsenal paid good money for Viktor Gyokeres last summer but he could now be on the move again
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 What Needs to Happen for Liverpool to Pull Off $250 Million Double Transfer Coup Liverpool’s quest to revitalize their frontline will require some costly decisions, in terms of finances and personnel.
The Guardian - US · Aug 17 Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad The Community Shield isn’t always a sign of things to come, but City’s form in their defeat to Arsenal is concerning in the wake of Pep Guardiola’s departure
Evening Standard · Aug 17 Could Chelsea still sell Enzo Fernandez before transfer deadline? Manchester City still hold interest in Argentina star, who was booed at Stamford Bridge
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 Real Madrid Could Find Rodri Alternative in a Familiar Face The dream midfield target is on his way to Barcelona instead.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Virgil van Dijk drops verdict on Liverpool’s new-look defence after major summer overhaul Liverpool have made a number of changes in defence over the summer