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. Sports Illustrated · 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 The Guardian - UK · 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. Sports Illustrated · 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 FourFourTwo · 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. Sports Illustrated · 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 The Guardian - US · 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 Evening Standard · Aug 17
Real Madrid Could Find Rodri Alternative in a Familiar Face The dream midfield target is on his way to Barcelona instead. Sports Illustrated · 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 The Independent UK · Aug 17
Four Takeaways As Liverpool Debutant Stars in Como Friendly Victory The Anfield faithful was hugely encouraged by the performance of a new arrival. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
The Dominoes That Could Fall After Barcelona’s Blockbuster Rodri Deal Rodri’s impending switch to Camp Nou could pave the way for a number of blockbuster deals. Sports Illustrated · Aug 17
Luis Enrique promises Bradley Barcola 'solution' as Liverpool eye PSG transfer raid Reds progressing in talks to sign Ibrahim Mbaye as well as his team-mate Evening Standard · Aug 17
Barcelona land Ballon d’Or winner Rodri from Manchester City Barcelona has agreed to sign Manchester City's Rodri in a significant deal. The club's third offer secured the player's move after previous attempts failed. Rodri is expected to arrive soon and could be presented before Wednesday's match. Fullback Joao Cancelo is also set to return to Barcelona. The team is… The Economic Times · Aug 17
Sports Illustrated · Aug 17 USMNT Star Midfielder Shines in Club Debut to Resurrect Disappointing Career The 23-year-old was on the outs at his old club, but has now found a promising, fresh start.
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Man City identify Rodri replacement after accepting £65m offer from Barcelona City in race to rebuild midfield before transfer deadline
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 Barcelona ‘Agree’ Rodri Deal—Here’s Why It Might Not Be the Best Decision Have the Spanish champions been short-sighted in their pursuit of the World Cup winner?
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Manchester City accept Barcelona bid for Rodri transfer The Spanish giants had two previous offers turned down before matching City’s valuation for their influential midfielder
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16 Rodri calls it ‘a dream to play for Barcelona’ as he flies in for medical Rodri said it is ‘a dream’ to play for Barcelona after landing in Catalonia on Monday to complete his move from Manchester City
Evening Standard · Aug 16 Liverpool handed major injury boost as summer signing makes long-awaited debut against Como Reds ended pre-season with two fixtures on same day
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 Man City’s Need for Ayyoub Bouaddi Exposed in Humbling Community Shield Loss The Manchester City midfield was thoroughly outworked in a 3–0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 Three Things We Learned As Real Madrid Wrap Preseason With Straightforward Win The practice is now over for José Mourinho and his team.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 Every Manager That Has Ever Replaced Pep Guardiola and How They Fared Enzo Maresca is the latest manager given the unenviable task of following Guardiola.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 How to Watch Schalke 04 vs. Real Madrid on TV, Live Stream Los Blancos have yet to suffer a defeat under José Mourinho.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 16 How to Watch Basel vs. Barcelona on TV, Live Stream A unique preseason tournament awaits the two sides.