ESPN FC’s Sid Lowe says it’s still early, but he fully expects Real Madrid to make a big push to generate money from player sales this summer.

Alejandro Moreno examines Real Madrid’s projected starting XI for next season and says additional signings are still needed to bolster the squad.

Steve Nicol weighs in on the latest transfer rumours, including Paul Pogba back to Juventus, Gianluigi Donnarumma to PSG, Joao Cancelo to Man City and more. Real Madrid have announced the signing of FC Tokyo midfielder Takefusa Kubo.
Kubo, who has been described as “the Japanese Messi,” was once on Barcelona’s books and made his debut for the Japan senior team earlier this month.
In a statement, Madrid said Kubo would play for their Castilla youth team in Spain’s third tier next season.
“Real Madrid will have one of the most promising young players in world football, an attacking midfielder of excellent technique and very skilled,” the statement said.
Kubo…

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While Andres Iniesta may have moved on from Barcelona, new signing Arthur discusses how he hopes to emulate his habits and successes. FC Tokyo are reportedly set to bring in an impersonator of Vissel Kobe star Andres Iniesta, who is likely to miss the clubs’ meeting at the Ajinomoto Stadium on Sunday.
Iniesta arrived in Japan from Barcelona last month but, after two J-League appearances against Shonan Bellmare and Kashiwa Reysol, has returned to Spain for a brief visit.
“Iniesta has made a quick trip back to Spain to pick up his family and bring them to Japan,” Vissel Kobe business director Masayuki Mori told ESPN FC. “He will…

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John Wilkinson and Jason Dasey speak on Jay Bothroyd and Chanathip Songkrasin helping Consadole Sapporo avoid relegation.  
FC Tokyo Under-23 winger Jakkit Wachpirom has made history as the first Thai to score in the J.League, a feat that has so far eluded his more celebrated compatriot Chanathip Songkrasin.
Jakkit, on loan at the J3 club from Bangkok United, side footed home from an angle in the first minute of Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Cerezo Osaka U23.
For the club, it meant a winning end to a season in which they finish in 11th spot, and for Jakkit it was the latest high point in what has been a successful…

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The FC crew discuss the latest big-money offers coming out of China and react to Uli Hoeness’ comments on CSL spending.

Kashima Antlers started their 2017 campaign with a defeat to FC Tokyo at the weekend.
Japan’s J.League kicked off its 2017 season on Saturday with a typical demonstration of unpredictability with only one of the top four from last year picking up three points. Kashima Antlers, 2016 champs, scored twice against Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup in December but failed to do so at home to FC Tokyo at the weekend.
The curtain-raising did not get that much attention outside the country. At the moment, it may not be an exaggeration to say that the Chinese Super League…

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