🗞️ Diomandé, Vini, Rodri... the market's red-hot in the headlines | OneFootball

The summer transfer market blows wide open on August 7, 2026. The front pages of the sports press are packed with real blockbuster stories: Rodri Hernández’s decision to wear the Blaugrana shirt, Real Madrid’s record outlay for Diomande, Vinicius’s renewal, and intense movement across the rest of LaLiga’s clubs.

Marca and As: Real Madrid blows up the market

Marca highlights the arrival of Yan Diomande at the Santiago Bernabéu for €140 million (€125 million fixed plus €15 million in add-ons), making him the most expensive signing in the history of the club. It also confirms the extension of Vinicius Junior until 2032 with a new five-season contract.

As describes the day as "A crazy day", also noting that Rodri has decided to prioritize Barça over interest from Madrid.

Mundo Deportivo and Sport: Rodri says 'yes' to FC Barcelona

The Catalan press agrees on one emphatic headline: "Rodri says YES to Barça". The Manchester City midfielder has given the green light to Hansi Flick’s project, turning down offers from Real Madrid.

While the Blaugrana sporting department looks to make the deal viable after the English club’s refusal to give away its star, Sport adds another hot topic: Ferran Torres wants to leave for PSG.

Superdeporte: Valencia push for Arnau Martínez

In the Valencian Community, the focus is on Valencia CF’s interest in signing Arnau Martínez. The Mestalla club has already submitted an offer to the Girona captain to strengthen the right-back position, anticipating a long and complicated negotiation due to the Catalan side’s financial demands.

Estadio Deportivo: Mass departures at Sevilla

The Andalusian newspaper leads with Sevilla FC’s overhaul plan, as the club "speeds up departures" after transferring Juanlu Sánchez to Bournemouth and Djibril Sow to Genoa. Both deals bring in €15 million to the Nervión club’s coffers and significantly ease the team’s wage bill ahead of new signings.

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