World-class player set for Real Madrid move, Barcelona miss out on top target and more La Liga News: 28 July, 2018

Following the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus, Real Madrid and La Liga are considerably poorer. While Madrid themselves are digging deep to try and find a replacement to fill the massive void left by the Portuguese superstar, there are a number of other moves taking place in and around Spain.

The likes of Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia are all willing to splash the cash to force through moves for their favourite stars while other clubs have suffered blows in their pursuits of targets.

On that note, we bring you a round-up of the latest happenings from the transfer market, for you can never get tired of reading the twists and turns of the daily saga

Atletico Madrid unveil Thomas Lemar

Thomas Lemar successfully completed his medical yesterday, having already signed a €60m deal to join the club in June. Lemar arrived at Atletico's medical centre sporting his new club's jersey and left the building after 2 and a half hours.

The Frenchman can now link up with his teammates in preseason training ahead of their clash against Paris Saint-Germain. Atletico began their preseason campaign with a penalty-shootout win over Arsenal, despite not playing a number of their star players. Following the game against PSG, they will face off against Inter, Stuttgart and Cagliari.

Goncalo Guedes wants Valencia move

Paris Saint-Germain winger Goncalo Guedes is eyeing a move to Valencia and has turned down a move to Arsenal, according to reports in Super Deporte. Guedes will be available for a fee in the region of €40-50m as PSG look to offload some of their players in an attempt to get on the right side of FFP.

Guedes apparently has his heart set on a move to Valencia after a successful loan spell last season.

Barcelona

Juventus sign Barcelona wonderkid

Juventus have secured the services of Barcelona starlet Pablo Moreno. Moreno scored over 200 goals for the Barcelona youth teams across a six-year spell and he is also a part of Spain's U-16 team. Juventus, who have signed the youngster on a three-year deal, have added a buyback clause worth around 3 million euros.

Barcelona to sign former Chelsea player

Barcelona are closing in on completing the signing of Domingos Quina, who was a part of Chelsea's youth system for three years from 2013-2016.

He has impressed for West Ham recently and has attracted the attention of the Catalan giants, who are looking to rope him in for a paltry £600,000. According to reports in Sky Sports, Barcelona have sent recruitment chiefs to watch the youngster in action tomorrow in UEFA U19 Championships final. [READ MORE]

Ernesto Valverde guarantees more signings

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde has guaranteed that there will be a couple more arrivals at Camp Nou. So far, the Spanish side have signed only Arthur Melo, Clement Lenglet and Malcom and need further reinforcements if they are to challenge for the Champions League this time around.

“We're open to any possibility. It's true that we've had some big departures in midfield so it's likely that we will make more signings. We want players that fit our style. We need people that can generate play through the middle – and if they can get forward into the box, too, even better,” Valverde explained.

Barcelona dealt huge blow

According to several reports in the English media, Chelsea have accepted a whopping €75 million offer from Manchester United for Brazilian winger Willian. Barcelona were keen on signing Willian this summer and had three bids rejected. It now appears they are out of the running as United's offer, which includes add-ons and other bonuses, has been accepted.

Willian would now need to accept personal terms with the club before the deal can be finalized.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid back out of Eden Hazard pursuit

Reports in several Spanish news outlets suggest Real Madrid have ended their pursuit of Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard whom the Blues valued at around £200m. New manager Julen Lopetegui is ready to build his side around Isco and Gareth Bale. Real

Madrid rekindle James interest

Real Madrid have set their sights on former player and Bayern Munich star James Rodriguez after failing in their pursuit of Hazard. The attacking midfielder is currently on loan at Bayern, who also possess an option to buy him for £38m. Madrid though need reinforcements and Lopetegui has identified Rodriguez as the man to take them forward.

However, the player himself has shot down the move. "So far I am still at Bayern," Rodriguez stated. "I am happy and they have shown their affection for the people and the team."

Courtois deal close to completion

Real Madrid are inching ever so close to completing a deal for Chelsea shot-stopper Thibaut Courtois. Reports in Don Balon suggest that a deal could be completed in a matter of hours, with Madrid having lost faith in their current keeper. They are likely to offer Keylor Navas an extension but feel they need a solid No. 1 which Courtois is expected to be.