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Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has made the acquisition of Erling Haaland a cornerstone of his campaign, challenging incumbent Florentino Perez ahead of the June 7 election.

Álvaro Arbeloa, the outgoing interim manager of Real Madrid, reportedly offered his services to Bayer Leverkusen but was turned down by the Bundesliga club. Leverkusen's ongoing search for a new head coach faces multiple challenges, impacting potential player acquisitions.

Fenerbahce has earned a place in the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League Second Qualifying Round, following a competitive domestic campaign that saw them finish as Super Lig runners-up.

FC Barcelona is set to finalize the acquisition of winger Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for a reported fee of £69.3 million, with the player scheduled for a medical. The move is expected to significantly enhance Barcelona's attacking options and tactical flexibility.

Fulham are scouting Trabzonspor's Chibuike Nwaiwu and Wagner Pina ahead of the summer window. Bayer Leverkusen have also entered the race for the title-chasing duo.

A bruising 4-1 defeat to Caykur Rizespor exposes defensive cracks, yet Samsunspor's top-half push and Conference League heroics keep Europa dreams alive.