Former Barcelona president Joan Gaspart says he would not swap Lamine Yamal for Real Madrid signing Kylian Mbappe.  Gaspart was asked about the prospect when speaking on El Chiringuito. He replied: “No. I would not. An exchange? Yamal is neither better nor worse, he is different. For some he is better and for others he is worse.” Gaspart said that for Yamal “his value is not age, it is the quality he has… “But I repeat it again, he just won’t make us champions next year. You have to surround him. You have to accompany him.”

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal has dismissed the mockery of former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann.  Ahead of the Euros quarter final on Friday, Lehmann referred to Spain as “small’’ and as a “youth team’’. In response, Spain winger Yamal said: “It is his opinion, what is he going to tell you? He is German. Trying to destabilise us a little. We do not listen to anyone, we will demonstrate who we are. “More than helping Germany, it helps us. Let’s see if we are small and inexperienced.” When asked about playing with Nico Williams at Barcelona, Yamal added: “Anyone who is your friend you would like  to be on your team. Hopefully… We have common tastes, we have similar positions, and a similar style. There is a very good vibe.”

The Three Lions were down 1-0 in their match with Slovakia before Jude Bellingham equalised for the team in the 95th minute.  A UEFA spokesperson said: “Ethics and Disciplinary Inspector will conduct a disciplinary investigation regarding a potential violation of the basic rules of decent conduct by the English FA player, Jude Bellingham, having allegedly occurred in the scope of this match.” During the game, Bellingham seemed to gesture in the direction of the crowd, before mouthing “who else” in reference to himself. The Real Madrid star may be banned if found guilty, as FIFA rules state:  “Anyone who insults someone in any way, especially by using offensive gestures or language, or who violates the principles of fair pay or whose behaviour is unsporting in any other way may be subject to sanctions in accordance with art. 10 ff.” Bellingham wrote on social media post-game: “An inside joke gesture towards some close friends who were at the game. Nothing but respect for how that Slovakia team played tonight.”

Relevo says Atlético Madrid want €15m for Álvaro Morata. However, Morata is expected to make the final decision for his future after the Euro 2024 tournament. Diego Simeone, head coach of Atlético Madrid, hopes that Morata will stay with the club. The captain’s contract will end in the summer of 2026.

Real Madrid could send Arder Güler out for loan next La Liga season.  According to Radio Marca, Real Madrid would be a preferred club if Güler were to leave on loan. Madrid would like to see the prodigy move to Real Sociedad which is one of the clubs that have shown interest in him.  The current La Liga champions feel that Güler can grow at Real Sociedad, just like former prospects Martin Ödegaard and Takefusa Kubo did.

Larsson believes that Barcelona needs major surgery to become a worthy contender next season.  He stated, “Barcelona needs to be higher next season, but it all depends on how they can sign and how they fix the problems they have. “They need to sign some players to be the Barça I remember again. “It’s what all the club’s fans hope for, to be competing again for titles like the Champions League or the League.” 

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo admits his agent is due to discuss with the club. Ronald is being linked with clubs like Bayern Munich and Manchester United this summer. “I’m very calm. I have a contract at Barcelona until 2026. Now, my representatives will meet with the club,” he told Punto Penal. “However, I’m only thinking about the national team. “Barcelona is a club where, if you don’t win, it’s a bad season. By not winning titles, it’s considered that a season wasn’t good.”

Manchester City outsider Kalvin Phillips believes that Barcelona may be the perfect for his future. Phillips, an ex-Leeds United star, struggled during a loan spell at West Ham United during the second-half of last term. However, he believes that with European clubs interested in his talent, he can rekindle his career abroad. Sport have said that the Catalan giants want to sign him. Phillips has agreed to join the club, with Barca even coming for him in January. They could not strike a deal presently, but Manchester City may let him go in a cut price deal this summer.

Retiring Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos can match a club record with a win in the Champions League. Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in the final this weekend. Kroos said: “Yesterday was our day off, but starting from today in my head there is only Saturday’s match because it is the most important of this season and the most important of all the competitions so from today all the concentration is towards the final. “I have been lucky that these ten years have been full of successes and trophies, so it is difficult to choose the most special memory of the day of my presentation ten years ago. it was very special and hopefully also the images from the final on Saturday.” With a victory, Kroos would join a legend like Francisco Gento by becoming the most successful player in the history of the Champions League with six wins. “Winning would be important, not so much for the record, but to lift this trophy again. I’m lucky to have already won five, but I always want more. We are close to winning another title and we have a lot of desire, but we also know that it will be difficult. We know how to win these matches and we hope to be able to prove it on the pitch.” Finally, a thought on coach Carlo Ancelotti who wanted him in Madrid: “I remember when I arrived here 10 years ago, Ancelotti called me before signing to tell me that he wanted me to come and that I could improve his team.”

Atletico Madrid is still interested in signing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. Atletico coach Diego Simone, admires Hojbjerg and has announced that he wants to see major signings made this summer.  As Hojberg’s contract expires in a year, a sale this summer seems very possible.  According to AS, the midfielder is again on Atletico Madrid’s radar. Last summer, the Spanish outfit tried to cause a transfer, but the Spurs’ price demands ended the deal.