Desmond Kamara Samai

Barcelona and Manchester City are edging closer to an agreement over Rodri, with just €10 million currently separating the two clubs. According to MARCA, Barcelona’s latest proposal is worth €70m, consisting of €60m in fixed payments and a further €10m in bonuses. Manchester City, however, are asking for €80m in total. Despite the gap, there is optimism on both sides that a deal can be reached in the coming days.

Barcelona have denied interest in Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez despite reports linking the Colombian with a possible move to Camp Nou. According to SPORT, the 28-year-old has emerged as a potential alternative to Julian Alvarez. Suarez was reportedly offered to Barcelona around two months ago by his representatives, led by Fali Ramadani. They presented his availability and the conditions of a potential transfer, but Barcelona did not open negotiations.

Winning the World Cup is unforgettable on its own, but several Spain players now have some rather unusual promises to fulfil after La Roja's triumph over Argentina. Before the tournament, a number of Luis de la Fuente's players revealed what they would do if Spain lifted the trophy. Now, after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner secured a 1-0 victory in New York, those pledges have become reality. The boldest promise came from Marc Cucurella, Alex Baena and Borja Iglesias.