La Liga
- Valencia have announced the appointment of Pako Ayestaran on a two-year deal. Ayestaran, who was assistant to Rafa Benitez at Liverpool, took over from the sacked Gary Neville in March until the end of the season.
- Barcelona is said to allow young striker Sandro Ramirez to leave the club. The youngster has impressed in his 17 appearances for the first team in the last two seasons and is said to be on the radar of a number of Premier League clubs including Tottenham, Everton, Crystal Palace and Swansea for a fee in the thereabouts of €8 million.
- Atletico Madrid’s Koke has dispelled all rumours of possible moves to Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City by expressing his desire to stay at the club. Koke was quoted as saying “Atleti is special. It is a family, everyone supports one another. I am not looking for more money, I am happy where I am, I am in my home.”
