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Hello and welcome to yet another roundup of all the news involving clubs in La Liga. Barcelona and Real Madrid made headlines the past 24 hours but for completely different reasons. The Catalans are making giant strides in the market, looking to complete moves for top targets as they aim to maintain their stranglehold on the league trophy.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have been relatively quiet this summer with a number of their players being linked with a move away from the club. Sevilla and Atletico, as usual, have flown under the radar.
On that note, here is a recap of all the rumours and news involving La Liga clubs:
Sevilla complete move for Aleix Vidal
Sevilla have re-signed Barcelona defender Aleix Vidal for £9.35m. The full-back was used mainly in a bit-part role at Barca and was seeking a move away from the club after making just 49 appearances. Despite not being a major part of the side, Vidal did enjoy quite some success in terms of trophies, winning two La Liga titles, Spanish Super Cup, three Copa del Rey crowns and the European Super Cup amongst others.
Miquel completes Getafe switch
Getafe have confirmed the signing of left-back Ignasi Miquel from Malaga. Miquel featured 20 times for Malaga since joining the club from CD Lugo in December last year.
Bournemouth close to club-record signing
According to Sky Sports, Bournemouth are close to completing a move for Levante midfielder Jefferson Lerma. They will have to part with £25m, making Lerma their record signing. The 23-year-old will fly out to England to complete a medical and agree personal terms with the club. If this does indeed go through, it will be quite a coup for the Premier League side.
Barcelona
£100m deal for Pogba on the cards
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola is set to hold talks with the Frenchman as he attempts to broker a £100m move for the star Manchester United midfielder. Pogba's relationship with Jose Mourinho has gone downhill, forcing the former Juventus man to consider a move away. Juventus and PSG are also interested in signing the World Cup-winner but Barcelona remain favourites to land his signature.
Jasper Cillessen unsure about his future
Cillessen was widely tipped to be on his way out of the club, but with not many clubs interested in the keeper, Barcelona have been unable to offload him thus far. Cillessen has served as second fiddle to Marc-Andre ter Stegen ever since arriving at the club and is seeking a move away in order to get some first-team football. "I don’t know, I don’t know how my future is,” he was quoted as saying by AS.
Valverde keen on 2 more signings
According to reports in Sport, Ernesto Valverde wants at least two more fresh faces at the club this summer. Barcelona have signed Arturo Vidal, Malcom, Clement Lenglet and Arthur Melo this window but are keen on adding further reinforcements. A central midfielder is high on their list of targets as well as a left back.
Barcelona eye Joshua Kimmich
Having completed the signing of Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal, it appears Valverde has set his sights on their right-back Joshua Kimmich. The German has had a stellar few seasons with Bayern and has attracted the attention of several top European clubs. Now, according to Don Balon, Barcelona have entered the race to sign the defender who will cost upwards of €45m.
Real Madrid
Luka Modric to stay
According to manager Julen Lopetegui, there is no way Real Madrid will let go of their star midfielder this summer, especially after losing Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus.
"I think the president said it, I don't think there's much more to add. He's made it concise and clear. Luka Modric is an extraordinary player and we're waiting for him with open arms," Lopetegui explained during a press conference.
"I talked to Modric after the great World Cup that he had. We will see him when we get back on August 8 and we'll see if he is available on the 15th in our first key match.
"What I told him is ultimately private but what I feel is that he's a player that I love watching and I'm thrilled to have him and ultimately I think he'll be very happy to be on the team," he went on to add.
Real Madrid target Barcelona starlet
Don Balon have reported that Real Madrid have set their sights on Barcelona youngster Abel Ruiz and are willing to shell out a whopping €100m for the 18-year-old. This, soon after Lionel Messi had advised the youngster that Barcelona are the best club in the world and that there is no place better to continue his development. Ruiz is reportedly considering the move and further developments are awaited.
Fulham want Theo Hernandez
Fulham are set to overtake Real Sociedad in the race for Madrid left-back Theo Hernandez. The player is looking for a move away in order to gain some first-team football and has emerged as a shock target for the newly promoted side. Fulham are looking to rope him in on a season-long loan. Theo made just 13 La Liga appearances for Madrid after arriving at the club on a six-year deal from Atletico.
