According to Mundo Deportivo, on the day Julian Alvarez, who wants to leave for Barcelona, planned to discuss his future, head coach Diego Simeone had already left for a family holiday in Ibiza.
According to The Athletic, Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has launched legal action against Crystal Palace over a banner displayed by fans last August; the club had previously been fined £50,000 by the Football Association.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Marseille's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has rejected Newcastle United's transfer proposal; the Danish midfielder has chosen to remain in France.
According to Sky Sports, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are nearing a deal to buy roughly 30% of Liverpool.
According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG are close to reaching an agreement with Barcelona over Ferran Torres; the French club have submitted a €50 million offer and the final details are being finalised.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona's Swedish winger Roony Bardghji has torn his ACL and will be out for 6-7 months. A loan move had been expected for the player.
Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti said: "To win anything, you first have to build a winning mentality. Only those who don't get complacent after their first triumph, and who can stay humble, are able to sustain that mentality."
According to breaking news from Ben Jacobs, Barcelona is very close to finalizing the transfer of Manchester City's star midfielder Rodri.
French star Bradley Barcola, who has decided to part ways with Paris Saint-Germain, has given the green light to Liverpool's transfer offer.
According to Gerard Romero, Jules Kounde has drawn interest from Premier League clubs and will consider the offers.
According to Tuttosport, Juventus want €15 million for Fabio Miretti, who is also on Besiktas' radar; the player had previously indicated he did not see Turkey as a priority.
According to Capology, Mikel Arteta has become the Premier League's highest-paid head coach at £15 million a year following Pep Guardiola's departure from Manchester City.
