Real Madrid star agrees to join La Liga rivals, Neymar wants Barca star at PSG and more La Liga News: 7th August 2018

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LaLiga Hosts Roofop Viewing Party Of El Clasico - Real Madrid CF vs FC Barcelona
LaLiga Hosts Rooftop Viewing Party Of El Clasico - Real Madrid CF vs FC Barcelona

Sevilla eye Andre Silva

Sevilla are plotting a move for Andre Silva according to Mucho Deporte. The 22-year-old striker joined Milan last summer from FC Porto for €38m but has failed to impress.

He scored just ten goals and provided two assists in 40 appearances last season and Milan are reportedly looking to offload him. Another reliable source, ABC de Sevilla report that the striker is highly thought of by Sevilla’s Director of Football, Joaquin Caparros and that he is available for around €20m.

Kepa Arrizabalaga to join Chelsea

Chelsea have reportedly activated Kepa Arrizabalaga's release clause according to several sources from Spain. The Spanish goalkeeper has a €80 million release clause and the Blues have triggered it.

Thibaut Courtois is expected to leave Chelsea this summer after going AWOL. The Belgian was scheduled to return to training yesterday but failed to do so. Real Madrid are keen on signing him and have reportedly tabled a £35 million bid for him.

Santi Cazorla signs contract with Villarreal

Former Arsenal star, Santi Cazorla, has signed a one year deal at Villarreal with an option for another year. Upon signing, Cazorla said, “I feel like a footballer again, it’s really special,” Cazorla told Villarreal club media, after the outing.

“It has been a really promising few months and the help from everyone during that time will remain with me for the rest of my life, and many have given me the strength to carry through. Coming on in a match was almost unthinkable 20 months ago and now I just want to find the rhythm to play football regularly as it is what I love.” he added.

N'Diaye to join Malaga

Villarreal's Alfred N’Diaye arrived in Malaga today ahead of completing his move to the relegated club. The Senegalese international who joined the Spanish side from Real Betis for €8 million in 2016 made only 13 appearances. He was then loaned to Hull City in January.

Levante v Barcelona - La Liga
Levante v Barcelona - La Liga

Stunning bid for Paul Pogba rejected by Manchester United

Barcelona have had a stunning bid for Paul Pogba rejected by Manchester United. The Catalan side offered to pay £45 million plus Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes for the Frenchman.

United rebuffed the bid and made it clear that they are not interested in selling the player. The Red Devils are still interested in signing Mina but have no intentions of letting go of Pogba.

West Ham United lead race for Andre Gomes

West Ham United have jumped into the driver's seat for Andre Gomes as per reports in Spain. The Portuguese midfielder will be joining the Hammers before the transfer window closes on Thursday according to the reports.

Domingos Quina will be heading in the opposite direction and head straight to Barcelona B. He impressed at the Euro U19 and Barcelona have been scouting the former Chelsea player throughout the tournament.

Neymar wants Barca star at PSG

Neymar has asked PSG to sign Ivan Rakitic according to Don Balon. The report claims that the Brazilian made it clear to the Ligue 1 side that they need to sign him as it will complete their squad.

The two players reportedly share a good relationship and Neymar wants to lure him to Paris. PSG are not ruling out a move but fear that Barcelona will not listen to any of their offers.

Julen Lopetegui Announced As New Real Madrid Manager
Julen Lopetegui Announced As New Real Madrid Manager

Mateo Kovacic to join Chelsea

Chelsea have reportedly agreed a loan deal with Real Madrid for Mateo Kovacic, according to reports in Spain. Marca claim that the Croatian international has agreed to join the Stamford Bridge side as well.

Reports yesterday claimed that Kovacic refused to return to training in order to force an exit. Marca reported last week that the 24-year-old spoke to the new manager, Julen Lopetegui and made it clear that he does not wish to remain on the bench. After a brief discussion, he decided that he wanted to leave the club.

Theo Hernandez to join Real Sociedad on loan

Theo Hernandez will be joining Real Sociedad on a season-long loan deal reports AS. Marca reported last week that Fulham were keen on signing him on loan and had allegedly offered to pay a €2 million loan fee and cover the player’s wages in full.

However, Theo reportedly wanted to remain in Spain and has now reached an agreement with La Real. Reports suggest that they will will pay ‘the majority’ of his wages after an initial offer of just 50% was rebuffed.

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