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MUTU wrote:and El Haddadi

Schalke are interested in him... not sure if Barca will keep him.

Looks like Madrid's lack of galactic activity on the market this transfer season might have something to do with Spain's new tv-rights distribution scheme; one that will see some smaller teams, for example, double their tv-related income. Apparently the new regulation, opposed by none but Madrid on last year's September vote, will make it impossible for the big two to sell their television rights separatedly - specially the international portions of those packages.

One curious comment from Tebas, La Liga's honcho, is his asseverances that the big two's income will not be affected severely, Atlético's will stay around the same, while other team's such as Real Betis will be considerably higher. (I don't see CR7's fifth car lease happening this year I'm afraid )

I find it curious because if it will stay the same - Madrid's income that is - while the rest of the league will be more competitive salary and transfer wise, they oughta be looking to replenish their roster, not be dormant. Last time they won the CL two years ago they broke the galáctico piggy bank as well; while this year aftermath has been extremely quiet to say the least.

It's possible that smaller teams are more reluctant to sell to them with the increased income.

Luis Suarez's career at Barcelona:

88 goals in 98 games.

IMO it's easier to score in Spain than in any other top league.

Yeah, that's a bit strange to be honest. I believe they have the best quality of teams compared to any other league, and that is proven by their dominance over European competitions. However, once you score a goal it keeps rolling. Even between the top rivals themselves (Real, Barca, Atletitco, Sevilla, etc.) it is very normal to see scores of 3+ goals. What's strange is that their defensive records in Europe (CL and EL) is very much impressive, so it's not a matter of all-offense no-defense in La Liga.

Or quite possibly, the very best forwards are simply playing in La Liga. I have no doubt Lewandowski wouldn't score a lot more in La Liga than he does in Germany and Suarez wouldn't score fewer goals in the Bundesliga than he does in Spain. Suarez is the best in Premier League's history and one of the best of all time. Lewandowski dwarfs compared to him.

I say that Lewy would score as many as Suarez in Spain.

Good news for Barca, their target Cillessen conceded 4 from 5 shots on target vs Rostov tonight.

I'm reading that he is on his way to Barcelona right now. He'll have a medical test at the club in the morning.

And not so good for RM. The UE is sentencing Spain to collect Real Madrid's fines to the taxman - fines and interests which add up to about 18.4 million. Terms of the payment are no longer than 4 months. Good thing they won the CL last season I'd say.

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Jasper Cillessen's release clause at Barcelona is €60m [£51m]. (Source: @FCBarcelona)

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Spending that much on a reserve, Idk...

Looks like the Spanish clubs will still have a lot of quality this season.