Barça cancels friendly
FC Barcelona cancelled its second friendly in England against Preston North End after the opponent lacked enough first‑team players due to injuries and proposed fielding their U21s; Barcelona declined, replaced the match with a training session and advanced its return home. Earlier the team beat CE Europa 4-1 and drew 2-2 with Birmingham (lost 3-2 on penalties).
Vinicius returns to Madrid
Vinicius Júnior arrived in Madrid on Sunday 2 August and is scheduled to meet José Mourinho and then Real Madrid’s board to clarify his future. His contract runs for another eleven months; the meetings will be the moment to decide whether a renewal is signed or other options are explored.
Juanlu near Bournemouth move
Sevilla and Bournemouth are close to agreeing the transfer of Juanlu Sánchez: the deal is reported to be around €13 million in fixed and variable fees, with Sevilla retaining roughly 10% of any future sale. The club is moving to register departures and arrivals as it completes its summer business.
Gerard and Ayoze partnership
Villarreal are finishing pre‑season without major signings: the club is relying on returning loanees and the Gerard‑Ayoze attacking partnership, which showed good understanding in the Como Cup. The sporting direction prefers internal continuity rather than high‑profile arrivals in the remaining weeks.
Rober is Alba’s fifth signing
Albacete announced on 2 August their fifth summer signing: Rober González, a 25‑year‑old winger who joined after terminating his contract with NEC Nijmegen. He signed for two seasons; the club highlighted his attacking versatility and more than a hundred appearances in Segunda División.