Real Madrid 'agree deal' to sign world-class midfielder, Barcelona's €60M buy-back clause confirmed and other La Liga news: 10th August, 2018

All the latest La Liga news and rumours:

Michy Batshuayi joins Valencia on loan

Chelsea and Valencia have confirmed that the two clubs have agreed a loan deal for Michy Batshuayi. The Belgian striker will spend the 2018/19 season at Los Che.

The Blues have not given the Spanish side an option to buy as they still believe he has a future at Stamford Bridge. They have reportedly loaned him out this season as they wanted to keep hold of Tammy Abraham.

Goncalo Guedes set on Valencia move

Michy Batshuayi will not be only one joining Valencia on loan. Reports in Marca suggest that Gonzalo Guedes will be joining them as well this summer.

PSG were looking to sell him but have not found any club who are willing to match their valuation of the player as per the report. They have now decided to let him leave on loan and Valencia is the destination.

Nemanja Radoja vs Celta Vigo

Marca are reporting that Nemanja Radoja has informed Celta Vigo that he will not be signing a new contract at the club. The midfielder's current deal expires at the end of this season and the Spanish side are looking to sell him.

They rejected several offers from French and Italian clubs but they were rejected by his club. Marca reports that Premier League sides, Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United had also made a move for him but were rebuffed.

Radoja's agents now have 22 days to find an agreement with a club for him. Celta have made it clear to him that he will be not be selected in their match days squads unless he signs a new deal.

Players were anxious – Machin

Sevilla kicked off their Europa League campaign with a 1-0 over Zalgiris last night. Los Hispalenses players didn't look confident in their home game and their manager claims it was because they were anxious. Speaking in his press conference, Pablo Machin said, “We were too anxious to win the match and gain an advantage, which can lead you to make mistakes and give you a few frights.”

“We’ll have some time to think about the return and must have respect for the unknown, because going to a stadium such as theirs can throw up all sorts of surprises.” added the manager.

Barcelona's new captain

Messi named Barcelona's new captain

Lionel Messi has been named as Andres Iniesta's successor as the captain of Barcelona. The Spanish legend left the Catalan side after 22 years at the club. He went on to join Japanese side, Vissel Kobe.

Messi is Barcelona's longest serving player in the current squad. Sergio Busquets has ben named as the new vice-captain, with Gerard Pique and Sergi Roberto the third and fourth captains respectively.

Barcelona have buy-back clause for Yerry Mina

Barcelona sold Yerry Mina to Everton on the deadline day for English clubs. The Toffees reportedly paid €30 million to sign him and also signed Andre Gomes on loan.

Marca now report that the Catalan side have inserted a buy-back clause in the Mina's contract. They will be able to sign him by paying €60 million to Everton whenever they want.

Julen Lopetegui Announced As New Real Madrid Manager

Negotiations on for Mauro Icardi

Real Madrid have begun negotiations for Inter Milan striker, Mauro Icardi, according to Libertad Digital. They claim that Madrid are keen on signing a striker after missing out on Neymar and Mbappe.

Madrid have reportedly made a move for the Argentine after Lopetegui asked for a striker. Perez has been a big fan of Icardi for a long time and is now said to be keen on signing him.

Theo Hernandez joins Real Sociedad

Real Madrid confirmed that Theo Hernandez has joined Real Sociedad on a season-long loan. The left-back was signed from Atletico Madrid last summer but never got a chance to impress as Marcelo was on top of his game.

Hernandez was desperate to get minutes under his belt and did not want to spend another season on the bench. He had offers from Premier League sides as well but he reportedly did not want to move out of Spain.

Real Madrid agree deal for Thiago

Real Madrid have agreed a deal with Bayern Munich for Thiago Alcantara, according to Onda Cero (via Football Espana). The former Barcelona star has been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga champions this summer.

The Spanish radio station claims that Julen Lopetegui wanted him after the departure of Mateo Kovacic to Chelsea. The Croatian joined Chelsea on loan for the season.

Thiago has played under Lopetegui with the Spanish national team, and is said to be one of his favourites. Onda Cero claim that Los Blancos are actively in talks with the player and will sign him soon.