Rodri's season-ending injury means he won't be defending the trophy he won in 2024 - so who are the main contenders to succeed the Spaniard?
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Marcus Rashford is off the mark as a Barcelona player, with the Manchester United outcast registering his first goal since completing a loan transfer.
Virgil van Dijk has admitted it has been a "surreal" time for Liverpool’s players following the tragic death of Diogo Jota, but says the squad is united in their desire to honour their late team-mate’s legacy. Jota and his brother were killed in a car accident while returning to pre-season training last month in an incident that brought the footballing world together in mourning.
Manchester United's transfer limbo over Antony intensifies as Real Betis plays a patient game, potentially grinding them down with a loan offer. The wantaway winger has set his heart on a return, leaving United in a precarious position
Manchester United face being ground down by Real Betis in Antony’s transfer saga, with the Spanish side willing to wait on a loan agreement.
Tottenham explored a move to sign Marc Casado from Barcelona this summer, as Chelsea and Atletico Madrid continue to explore a potential move.
Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad's training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.
Luka Jovic is set for a fresh start in Greece with AEK Athens as the striker hopes to revive his career after difficult spells in Spain and Italy.
