Real Madrid have added another defender to their wing-back options as they double down on more defence reinforcements for next season.
Los Blancos are also not giving up on Florian Wirtz despite Liverpool closing in on deal completion for the player. Here is a breakdown of major transfer stories in Europe’s top leagues and around the world.
Alvaro Carreras to Real Madrid DONE DEAL!
Real Madrid have signed 22-year-old left-back Alvaro Carreras from Benfica. Los Blancos have agreed both club and personal terms for the player and are set to unveil the Spaniard as their newest addition to the defence after Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Carreras has had stints with Real Madrid youth teams, including a spell with Man United development squad, where he was subsequently promoted to the first team.
However, he later established his career with Benfica after loan spells with Preston North End, Granada, including with the Portuguese side.
Rodrygo transfer update confirmed
Also, Los Blancos have reportedly made a U-turn on their initial move to sell Rodrygo. They are now ready to open contract renewal talks with the player.
Bayern Munich have announced the signing of free agent Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen on a four-year contract.
Arsenal transfer updates
Arsenal have signed Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, but are still hopeful of keeping Thomas Partey on a new contract.
Other transfer news updates
Barcelona are close to a deal to sign Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United with the player open to taking a pay cut to join the La Liga champions.
Chelsea have hijacked Manchester United’s move for Liam Delap.
The Blues are also interested in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers who is valued at £90.2million.
Manchester City have closed in on a deal with AC Milan for Tijjani Reijnders.
Massimiliano Allegri is close to reaching agreement with AC Milan to become their new manager
Real Madrid are still hopeful of signing Florian Wirtz despite Liverpool’s accelerated progress in talks for the player.
