Barcelona Reopen Striker Search After Atletico Block Julian Alvarez

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Barcelona Reopen Striker Search After Atletico Block Julian Alvarez

Miguel Angel Gil Marin said Atletico will not accept $117 million, $175 million or $233 million for Alvarez, forcing Barcelona back into the striker market. Bournemouth want $117 million for Eli Junior Kroupi and Chelsea value Joao Pedro similarly, while Lautaro Martinez ruled out leaving Inter. Cheaper names include Dusan Vlahovic and Darwin Nunez instead.

By Tanish Chachra

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Besiktas Push Mohamed Salah Offer With $14M Salary Clause

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Besiktas Push Mohamed Salah Offer With $14M Salary Clause

Turkish reports say Besiktas have made Salah a one-year offer worth up to $14 million, with an automatic second-season option tied to appearances. Kartal Record says image rights and jersey-sale revenue remain unresolved, while journalists Serçan Dikme and Doğan Gündoğan claim talks are advancing and the Egypt captain views the move positively after leaving Liverpool.

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Real Madrid Won’t Enter Michael Olise Bidding War With Bayern

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Real Madrid Won’t Enter Michael Olise Bidding War With Bayern

L’Équipe claims Olise wants Real Madrid, but Arancha Rodríguez reports the club are not considering a move unless Bayern are willing to sell and the winger publicly pushes to leave. Madrid value their Bayern relationship and will not start a bidding war. Any deal above $175 million would also require one current Madrid star to leave first.

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Marc Cucurella Vows to Retire From International Football If Spain Win World Cup

Cucurella already won Euro 2024 with Spain and now targets the World Cup. “If I win the World Cup, I’ll call the manager the next day and tell him I’m retiring from the national team,” he said. The 31-cap defender has started every knockout match this tournament. Spain will face Argentina in Sunday’s final at MetLife Stadium.

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Erling Haaland Keeps Real Madrid Door Open After World Cup Surge

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Erling Haaland Keeps Real Madrid Door Open After World Cup Surge

Haaland remains focused on Manchester City, but Fabrizio Romano reports Haaland is open to Real Madrid in the future, with no summer move planned. The 25-year-old has fueled the saga during Norway’s historic World Cup run, scoring twice against Brazil and reaching seven tournament goals. His City deal runs until 2034, keeping any Madrid push long-term for now.

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Kylian Mbappe Defends Didier Deschamps After France Semi-Final Loss

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Kylian Mbappe Defends Didier Deschamps After France Semi-Final Loss

Mbappé defended Deschamps after France’s 2-0 World Cup semi-final loss to Spain in Arlington, saying the coach “wrote an amazing story” for the country. Deschamps, expected to leave after the tournament, admitted he was not happy. Mbappé said France will chase third place for him and the fans. France will face England in the consolation game on Saturday.

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