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Raphael Varane will complete his transfer once he passes his medical with Manchester United.

Lionel Messi was implored by Cristiano Ronaldo to get out of his comfort zone and take his talents to another league. The Argentine could now be forced to accept his football rival's challenge after Barcelona accepted defeat in tying him down to a new deal.

Rafael Nadal was knocked out in the third round of the Citi Open by South African Lloyd Harris but the Spaniard was looking at the positives following his return from a foot injury.

Arsenal are interested in signing James Maddison this summer but Brendan Rodgers confirmed that they are yet to receive a bid. But Rodgers hinted that a bid matching their valuation could see the club consider a potential transfer for the English midfielder.

Barcelona will be without Frenkie de Jong for the Joan Gamper Trophy game against Juventus and probably for the start of the campaign after the midfielder suffered a calf injury.

After returning from his summer vacation, Messi was informed that the club has not been able to find a way to ratify the new contract they have offered him.

The Argentine has returned home to Barcelona after the summer break and fans are eager to hear news about his contract renewal

Sergio Aguero plans to drive around Barcelona in style

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto feels Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are the best driver pairing on the grid ahead of Mercedes, Red Bull Racing and McLaren.

Barcelona are big admirers of Bernardo Silva but could see him join rivals Atletico Madrid owing to their financial troubles. Manchester City could sell the Portuguese forward if they sign Jack Grealish.

Barcelona are ready to sanction a move for Philippe Coutinho despite Ronald Koeman being happy to keep the Brazilian at the Camp Nou this upcoming season. Spurs are ready to make a move if they lose Harry Kane to Manchester City.

Lewis Hamilton was heavily booed by the crowd at the Hungaroring and the British driver believes the Red Bull Racing team is responsible for the crowd's hostile reaction.

Manchester United are confident that they can keep Paul Pogba at Old Trafford this summer and will hope to convince him to sign a new deal before he becomes a free agent next summer.

Barcelona are still a long way from reaching their goal of getting under the allowed salary cap.

Barcelona have made a breakthrough in talks with Ousmane Dembele's agents and are hopeful of agreeing a new deal with the French forward.

Barcelona are still interested in signing Saul Niguez despite the initially planned swap deal with Antoine Griezmann breaking down. The Atletico Madrid midfielder is also keen to move to the Camp Nou this summer.

Real Madrid are planning to tempt Leon Goretzka to join them on a free transfer in 2022 similar to how David Alaba joined them from Bayern Munich this summer. Manchester United could usurp them with a bid this summer if the German midfielder's contract standoff continues.

It is understood that Ancelotti wants Odegaard to stay in Madrid this coming season

Manchester United have no intention of letting Paul Pogba leave for a cut price deal and will look to recoup most of the £89 million they paid to sign him. The club have also been warned about Raiola, who could try and get his client a free transfer in 2022.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Juventus this summer but his desire to join PSG depends on Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe this summer.

Barcelona are struggling to reach an agreement with Ilaix Moriba over a new deal. The Catalan club fear that Chelsea have made a lucrative offer that has turned the midfielder's head.

Kane is believed to be keen on making the move to Manchester City this summer.

Chelsea are desperate to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer, but despite a mammoth bid Inter Milan remain firm about the Belgian striker being untouchable.

The club wants La Liga to bend the rules so they can work around the financial fair play regulations

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been given 12 months to convince Erling Haaland that the Red Devils is the next best step in his career.

Los Blancos continue to have confidence in Karim Benzema

It was an eventful Hungarian Grand Prix, which saw Lewis Hamilton retaking the championship lead

Rafael Nadal has admonished Novak Djokovic for his reactions during and after his loss to Carreno Busta at the Olympics. The Spaniard feels the world number one should be more controlled owing to him being a role model.

Messi is enjoying the summer break with his former teammates and their families in Ibiza