Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has hailed Jude Bellingham as a "leader" and a "cornerstone" for the club's future, praising the midfielder's commitment, talent, and influence on and off the pitch.
Tottenham have completed the signing of England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth 34 million pounds.
Real Madrid's plans for the opening weeks of 2026 have been disrupted after Kylian Mbappe was diagnosed with a sprain to his left knee, an injury that is set to sideline the club's leading scorer for upcoming domestic and cup fixtures.
Leon Goretzka's name has once again surfaced in Barcelona circles, with the Bayern Munich midfielder reportedly sounding out a possible reunion with Hansi Flick ahead of the transfer window.
Barcelona defeated Alaves 3-1 at the revamped Camp Nou on Saturday whilst Atletico beat Oviedo 2-0 to maintain the pressure on Real Madrid who play on Sunday.
La Liga served up a gripping weekend of twists on Sunday, as Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick inspired Barcelona to a 4-2 victory over Celta Vigo, cutting Real Madrid's lead at the top to just three points after their stalemate at Rayo Vallecano.