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Former Manchester United manager David Moyes was keen on bringing Toni Kroos to Old Trafford. The German midfielder rejected the Red Devils and made a switch to Real Madrid.

Bale, 28, has been ruled out for a month after picking up a calf injury in Real's Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.

Barcelona have not given up on signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool with the Brazil international being still keen on a move to the Nou Camp.

Ariedo Braida travelled to Germany to watch over Leon Goretzka last week but has since suggested the Germany international is not ready for a move to the Nou Camp.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone never feared that striker Antoine Griezmann would leave the club during the summer transfer window amid interest from Manchester United.

28-year-old will miss the final two meetings with Georgia and the Republic of Ireland after undergoing a scan on his lingering calf injury.

Many Spanish fans urged Pique to quit during Monday's training session held in Madrid.

Bartomeu says Barcelona could compete in a foreign league if Catalonia gains independence from Spain.

Lionel Messi and most his teammates are already on international duty.

Spaniard was forced off during the 3-0 victory over Las Palmas due to a hamstring injury.

The Spain playmaker will arrive at next year's World Cup under pressure to lead his country to glory.

Zinedine Zidane says that the Welshman only missed the La Liga clash as a precaution.

Former Spurs star was forced off during 3-1 Champions League victory over Borussia Dortmund.

Palmeiras centre-back broke his foot during a Copa Libertadores clash on 10 August.

RB Leipzig starlet has also attracted the attention of Bayern Munich.

Welshman was forced off during the Tuesday's win over Borussia Dortmund.

Costa Rica international out of action since suffering a knee injury on international duty on 12 July.

Former Valencia striker is yet to play a game since the 2-0 victory over Alaves on 26 August.

Bale, 28, limped off in the closing stages of Real's victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Spanish midfielder remained at the Nou Camp, spurning interest from the likes of Napoli and Tottenham Hotspur.

Brazilian defender joined the Ligue 1 side in the summer on a two-year loan deal.

Real are in sixth place in La Liga, seven points behind leaders Barcelona.

Ronaldo is goalless in two La Liga games this season as Madrid trail Barcelona in the league standings.

Los Blancos sit seven points behind their old enemy after six games.

Alcacer, Vermaelen and Turan have been left out alongside Rafinha Alcantara and Ousmane Dembele.

Sport says Catalans are considering a fresh attempt to sign the Brazilian ace.

De Gea, 26, has two years left on his current Red Devils contract.

Costa has finally completed his move back to former club Atletico after Chelsea accepted the La Liga side's offer.

Catalans want to increase the release clauses of the trio to avoid another Neymar saga.

Germany international suffered a rib injury after the defeat to Betis.