Atletico Madrid FC

Atletico Madrid are close to reaching an agreement to sign Manchester United contract rebel Ander Herrera ahead of the summer transfer window.

Guedes has shined since joining Valencia on loan from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer and is taking Real and Atleti's interest as a "compliment".

The Merseysiders were interested in signing Costa in the summer but the fiery Spaniard eventually returned to Atletico Madrid.

Filipe Luis and Lucas Hernandez have received the clearance from Atletico Madrid doctors and will be available for Saturday's match against FC Barcelona.

Marcos Alonso says that Diego Costa's return to Atletico Madrid was a "shame" for Chelsea, but he believes the Blues have found the ideal replacement in Alvaro Morata.

Barca re-signed Deulofeu from Everton in the summer but the La Masia graduate has reportedly fallen out-of-favour under Ernesto Valverde.

Barcelona duo Gerard Pique and Marc-Andre ter Stegen have returned to training as Ernesto Valverde's side continue the preparations for the trip to Atletico Madrid.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone never feared that striker Antoine Griezmann would leave the club during the summer transfer window amid interest from Manchester United.

Lionel Messi and most his teammates are already on international duty.

Spaniard was forced off during the 3-0 victory over Las Palmas due to a hamstring injury.

Third keeper Axel Werner, Kevin Gameiro, Sime Vrsaljko and Augusto Fernandez all left out.

Spanish goalkeeper has fallen out of favour under Ronald Koeman.

Los Colchoneros will host Blues following a 2-0 win over Sevilla.

Atletico Madrid have agreed a £53m deal to sign Costa, who cannot play until January.

AS says Costa will undergo the medical in the coming hours and complete a move worth £52.9m.

Cadena Ser says that the deal could be completed in 10-15 days.

Enrique Cerezo remains coy on the La Liga side plans over the Spanish striker.

Reports suggest that El Cholo demanded return of AWOL Spaniard during negotiations over contract extension.

Costa was included in Chelsea's Premier League squad but Antonio Conte has seen fit to leave the Spaniard out.

Costa is determined to return to Atletico Madrid but Ronald Koeman would welcome him at Goodison Park.

Costa has made it known that he wishes to return to Atletico.

L'OM president Jacques Henri Eyraud is a huge fan of the fiery Spaniard.

Spain Under-21 international spent last season on loan at Alaves.

But Uruguay international admits he would stay at the Atletico if club give him a lifetime contract.

McGuinness revealed Rashford wanted to be play like former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo.

Diego Simeone wants to 23-year-old midfielder to replace Tiago.

France international has agreed a new deal at the Vicente Calderon until 2022.

Jose Mourinho gave Fabinho his Real Madrid debut when the duo were at Bernabeu.

Diego Simeone's side have lost the appeal lodged with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Los Blancos captain was himself linked with a switch to Old Trafford in the summer of 2015.