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Real Madrid are unwilling to part ways with the core members of their first team squad, with expectations being that only Toni Kroos and Nacho Fernandez (both out of contract) will be departing. One of those classed as non-transferable is Brahim Diaz.

Brahim has a stellar 2023-24 season, his first back at Real Madrid after a three-year spell at AC Milan. He was behind Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes in the pecking order, but still managed eight goals and six assists in La Liga, from only 18 starts. Despite the fact that he will also be behind Kylian Mbappe (and possibly Endrick Felipe) for next season, his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is still assured.

As reported by Footmercato, Real Madrid recently knocked approaches from Tottenham Hotspur and Roma for Brahim. They told both clubs that the Moroccan attacker will not be leaving this summer, and the player himself also wanted to stay in the Spanish capital, despite the threat of less minutes next season.

Real Madrid are unwilling to part ways with the core members of their first team squad, with expectations being that only Toni Kroos and Nacho Fernandez (both out of contract) will be departing. One of those classed as non-transferable is Brahim Diaz.

Brahim has a stellar 2023-24 season, his first back at Real Madrid after a three-year spell at AC Milan. He was behind Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes in the pecking order, but still managed eight goals and six assists in La Liga, from only 18 starts. Despite the fact that he will also be behind Kylian Mbappe (and possibly Endrick Felipe) for next season, his place in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad is still assured.

As reported by Footmercato, Real Madrid recently knocked approaches from Tottenham Hotspur and Roma for Brahim. They told both clubs that the Moroccan attacker will not be leaving this summer, and the player himself also wanted to stay in the Spanish capital, despite the threat of less minutes next season.

Real Betis are planning significant moves in the transfer market this summer, and one of their reported targets is a familiar face: Giovani Lo Celso. The 28-year-old, currently with Argentina at the Copa America, will almost certainly be leaving Tottenham Hotspur in the coming weeks, and a return to Andalusia is possible.

However, Betis’ chances of re-signing Lo Celso are not too high, given that funds will need to be raised to pursue a deal with Spurs. They could have missed out on him altogether this week, as The Times have reported that Lo Celso was used as part of an offer to sign Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey. Fortunately for Los Verdiblancos, that was rejected.

Barcelona have finalised a significant move in the youth academy in the last couple of days. With only three days to go until his contract expires, the Catalans have tied down talented winger Dani Rodriguez to a new deal.

As reported by Sport, a total agreement has been reached between Barcelona and Rodriguez’s representatives, with an announcement expected in the coming days.

Total agreement reached: Dani Rodríguez will renew with Barça in the coming days. @tjuanmarti

— barcacentre (@barcacentre) June 27, 2024

A few months ago, the 18-year-old had looked destined to leave, and was being courted by Athletic Club, Real Sociedad and Tottenham Hotspur, but he’s now been convinced to extend his stay in Catalonia.

Premier League giants are already circling Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, after an impressive season in Segunda. His saves have been a key part of their promotion back to La Liga this year, and he has earned himself a spot in the Spain Olympic team for Paris 2024 this summer.

Garcia, 23, won the number one job this season ahead of Fernando Pacheco, who was signed to occupy it. He is also expected to be number one for the Spain side at the Paris Olympics. Gerard Romero of Jijantes (via MD) is reporting that Arsenal are interested in Garcia, while Diario AS assure that London rivals Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing Garcia.

Should either of them want to do so, Espanyol will require something around his release clause of €25m, although it’s noted that Spurs could already be in talks with Espanyol for him. He recently signed a new deal with Los Pericos until 2028, meaning they have little reason to accept a reduced fee. Real Madrid were also thought to hold an interest at one stage, but it does not seem they will move for him.

Los Blancos are keeping an eye out for a goalkeeper in case Andriy Lunin decides to exit the club this summer, while at Spurs he would also likely be a back-up to Guglielmo Vicario – Fraser Forster is 36 and could move on. Aaron Ramsdale could well be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium, having lost his place to David Raya.

Premier League giants are already circling Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, after an impressive season in Segunda. His saves have been a key part of their promotion back to La Liga this year, and he has earned himself a spot in the Spain Olympic team for Paris 2024 this summer.

Garcia, 23, won the number one job this season ahead of Fernando Pacheco, who was signed to occupy it. He is also expected to be number one for the Spain side at the Paris Olympics. Gerard Romero of Jijantes (via MD) is reporting that Arsenal are interested in Garcia, while Diario AS assure that London rivals Tottenham Hotspur are also keen on signing Garcia.

Should either of them want to do so, Espanyol will require something around his release clause of €25m, although it’s noted that Spurs could already be in talks with Espanyol for him. He recently signed a new deal with Los Pericos until 2028, meaning they have little reason to accept a reduced fee. Real Madrid were also thought to hold an interest at one stage, but it does not seem they will move for him.

Los Blancos are keeping an eye out for a goalkeeper in case Andriy Lunin decides to exit the club this summer, while at Spurs he would also likely be a back-up to Guglielmo Vicario – Fraser Forster is 36 and could move on. Aaron Ramsdale could well be on his way out of the Emirates Stadium, having lost his place to David Raya.

Girona right-back Yan Couto has enjoyed a stellar season in La Liga this year, excepting their matches against Real Madrid, providing an attacking outlet on the right. It was only a matter of time before he attracted interest on the transfer market. Tottenham Hotspur are the first suitors to emerge.

Couto is due to return to Manchester City from his loan deal, but is not in their plans for next season, meaning they are open to offers for the Brazil international, who is currently with the Selecao for Copa America. As per a report in England quoted by Diario AS, Spurs are interested in Couto as an alternative to compete with Pedro Porro.

The 22-year-old provided 10 assists for Girona this season, joint-third amongst all La Liga players with compatriot Savio. While Couto is not known for his defensive prowess, he has proven too difficult to handle for most defences in Spain, streaming down the right, and providing excellent service for Artem Dovbyk.

Tottenham Hotspur right-back Pedro Porro has expressed his feeling of helplessness, after missing out on the Spain squad for Euro 2024, despite a good season under Ange Postecoglou. Right-back is not a spot Spain are blessed with large resources either.

Porro was in Luis de la Fuente’s very first Spain squad, having known him from the youth ranks, but after struggling against Scotland, has played just once in a friendly against Colombia. Dani Carvajal was the clear pick for the starting spot, but de la Fuente opted for experience in Jesus Navas at 38 years old, rather than the more youthful and quicker Porro.

“It makes you feel a bit powerless, because you work a whole year to be there, but hey, everyone has their opinion, it’s respectable and that’s how football is. It’s normal, any player would like to play in an international competition and with your country… but that’s it. Keep working on it. That’s what they taught me and that’s how I’m doing it,” he told Cadena SER.

However he was not bitter about losing his spot, or begrudging his international teammates any of their success.

“I’m very happy for them. I have a good relationship with everyone. It’s a very good group, very positive. Especially Fabian because we have the same physio and we share things… I’m also very happy for him. I haven’t spoken much with him. Him or with the rest of them, I’m on holiday and they are competing. So I don’t want to bother him, let him be focused on what he has to be focused on. And we’ll talk later.”

With Carvajal into his thirties and Navas playing his last tournament, the Spurs right-back will no doubt see a chance to make the position his own in the coming years. This Euros perhaps caught Porro a year too soon.

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