🗞️ Diomandé, close; Julián saga... Thursday’s front pages | OneFootball

Football news this Thursday, August 6 comes packed with major transfer moves and significant summer victories. The main sports dailies are focusing on Diomande’s imminent move to Real Madrid, FC Barcelona’s push for Julián Álvarez, and Betis’ big win.

Marca and As: Real Madrid attack the market and put pressure on Vinicius

The Madrid-based press agree in highlighting Real Madrid’s transfer activity. Marca leads with “Diomande on the verge”, detailing that negotiations between Los Blancos and Leipzig are progressing to complete a record transfer. It also notes that Vinicius’ camp is confident about his renewal after both sides moved closer.

Meanwhile, As runs with “Diomande close; Vini waiting”, highlighting the €115 million plus add-ons that the Ivorian’s arrival would reportedly cost, as well as the club’s demand for a quick response from the Brazilian. Both outlets also report on Barça’s contacts regarding Julián Álvarez.

Mundo Deportivo and Sport: All in for Julián Álvarez

In Barcelona, the name of the day is that of the Atlético de Madrid’s Argentine star. Sport leads with a forceful “Attack for Julián”, revealing that Barça and the striker have agreed on a strategy for the final push and to request a meeting with Atlético’s executives.

For its part, Mundo Deportivo speaks of a “Negotiated route”, explaining that Julián will have to convince Atlético and Cholo Simeone to let him leave for Camp Nou. It also highlights the sale of La Masia graduate Jofre Torrents to Ajax.

Estadio Deportivo: Betis make a statement and movement in Seville

In the south, Estadio Deportivo features on its front page Real Betis’ brilliant 1-3 win over Arsenal under the headline “Prestige”, highlighting the outstanding performances of Deossa and Fornals. On the Sevilla side, the paper points to Robbie Ure as the chosen man to strengthen the Sevilla FC attack.

Superdeporte: Uncertainty over André Almeida

Meanwhile, Superdeporte focuses its front page on the “Almeida countdown”, analyzing the uncertainty surrounding the Portuguese player’s future after his move to Swansea stalled, leaving Valencia CF’s plans to sign a new right-back up in the air.

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