La Liga
Diego Simeone meets Paulo Dybala
Marca has revealed that Paulo Dybala, who was left out of the Argentina squad, is holidaying in Madrid and yesterday had dinner with his compatriot and Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone.
Dybala has been tipped by many to succeed Antoine Griezmann at the Wanda Metropolitana with the French forward destined to leave this summer. This meet-up between Simeone and Dybala is surely set to have some repercussions on the transfer market.
Thomas Vermaelen to sign a new deal with FC Barcelona
The Catalans are keen on handing Thomas Vermaelen a one-year extension which will see him in Barcelona colours until 2020, according to Sport. Ernesto Valverde sees him crucial to his plans as the Belgian defender has now established himself as the club's third choice centre back.