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Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Barcelona are still monitoring Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, stating on August 15 that they will continue to wait and observe, and have not given up on signing him. Atletico Madrid have no intention of selling, are refusing negotiations, and consider a transfer impossible. But the player himself is pushing for a move and has expressed his desire to join to Simeone. Barcelona have made four points clear: they have alternative options, they will not pay an inflated fee, they will not sign a player just for the sake of signing, they will not pay...

Kalshi Sports released career playoff average blocks rankings on August 15, with Victor Wembanyama leading at 3.5 per game, followed by Hakeem Olajuwon at 3.3, Mark Eaton at 2.8, and Manute Bol at 2.7.

Doc Rivers, speaking at a Hall of Fame event, revealed he was caught off guard by the Celtics trading Jaylen Brown to the 76ers, and suggested the move would have deeply troubled the late Tom Heinsohn, who once told Rivers never to lose to Philadelphia.

Doc Rivers reflected on his time with the 76ers, calling the tenure a case of bad timing and saying anything short of a championship is failure. He revealed he disagreed with some front-office roster moves but had no power as coach. The team twice fell one win short of the East Finals and never reached the NBA Finals.

Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan examines Maresca's pre-season at Manchester City, highlighting his Guardiola-like attention to detail, concerns about spying, Rodri's expected exit, leadership rebuild, tactical changes, and extra goalkeeping drills for Donnarumma.

Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon discussed the Lakers' offseason on a podcast, covering player value, roster choices, and win projections. Windhorst expects the Lakers to exceed 45.5 wins but believes they are not championship contenders.

Barcelona, lacking a recognized striker, see Flick pushing hard for Alvarez amid Atletico's resistance. Yamal is being tried as a false nine, having scored in training and forming a front three with Gordon and Adeyemi, and could play that role in the Basel friendly and La Liga.

The Sun compiles a Premier League 'one-season wonders' squad of expensive signings who lasted only one season, including Lukaku, Koulibaly, Felix, and others, with total transfer fees exceeding £400 million.

Real Madrid earned approximately €199 million from selling youth academy players this summer, a club record. Specific deals: Jacob Ortega transferred to Strasbourg; Gonzalo Garcia joined Fulham for €40 million; Cesar Palacios transferred to Fulham for €10 million; Fran Garcia joined Betis for €4 million; Nico Paz transferred to Como for €60 million...

Bleacher Report proposes a 10-player trade where the Warriors get Herro, Turner, Jaquez, and Porter, while the Bucks get Butler, Podziemski, Moody, Richard, and two first-round picks.

The 2010s golden generation of point guards is fading: Parker, Rondo, Rose, and Wall have retired, while Curry, Conley, Holiday, Lillard, and Irving remain active.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona is fully pursuing Manchester City midfielder Rodri and Atletico Madrid forward Alvarez with no alternatives. Barcelona has prepared a second offer for Rodri near €70M, while Alvarez is their only forward target despite Atletico's resistance; Rodri's transfer is expected next week, and Alvarez may force a move publicly.

Miles Bridges has not yet signed an extension with the Suns, but the team intends to offer him a new contract and a key role. He is in the final year of his current deal.

According to Italian journalist Romano's report on August 15, Juventus have not yet initiated contact negotiations with Tottenham regarding Vicario's transfer. The player has clearly stated that once the opportunity arises, he is ready to join Juventus. Since Vicario is not in Tottenham's plans for the new season, the deal could be reached quickly.

According to Warriors reporter Anthony Slater, Jimmy Butler will embark on a China tour this week, from August 17 to 22, with stops in Liangshan, Chengdu, and Suzhou. Butler suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on January 20, 2026, and during this China tour, he will conduct recovery basketball activities and step back onto the court.

Glen Johnson believes Xabi Alonso wisely chose Chelsea over Liverpool to avoid the pressure of returning as a club legend, and also comments on Morgan Rogers' surprising £117m move to Chelsea.

The 2026-27 La Liga season kicks off this weekend, with the latest title odds from bookmakers: Barcelona 1.72 tops the list, Real Madrid 2.20 in second place, and Atletico Madrid 15.0 in third. Odds for other teams: Real Betis 51.0, Villarreal 67.0, Athletic Bilbao...

Gakpo has agreed personal terms with Tottenham, but the £70 million move hinges on Liverpool securing a new attacker.

Evra has advised Manchester United to sign Victor Osimhen to bolster their forward line. Osimhen has scored 59 goals in 74 appearances for Galatasaray and 76 goals in four seasons at Napoli. His contract runs until 2029, meaning a substantial bid would be required. On the defensive side, United need to recruit a backup left-back, a centre-back, and a right-back who is solid both in attack and defence. Harry Maguire has been performing consistently. Regarding Marcus Rashford, Evra believes the fans can forgive him, but he must accept that he may no longer be a guaranteed starter and must give his all whenever he plays.

According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that Aston Villa had made contact regarding the transfer of Joao Palhinha, but no agreement was reached between the two parties. Eberl stated that the deal has been cancelled at this stage.