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The transfer window is open again, and clubs have until the end of August to complete their squads for the new season. As ever though, the first job is to get the coaching staff on board, and some of the top flight teams have opted for a change. That includes Real Madrid, Ancelotti being asked to leave after failing to win any major titles this season, and Napoli’s Rafa Benítez returning to the club where he began his coaching career some twenty years ago. Others though are taking their time, in part due to uncertainty as to whether they will be in the first or second division next season, with Elche appealing against a decision to relegate them due to financial irregularities, Eibar provisionally reinstated, and Getafe struggling to meet all their financial obligations with players and tax authorities by the stipulated deadline. All three are currently managerless. Córdoba however have opted for José Luis Oltra to help them win back promotion, and Granada are trying to convince Sandoval to stay on after he pulled off a Houdini type escape act at the end of last season.

As everyone no doubt knows, FIFA’s transfer ban on Barcelona remains in force for another six months, although they have moved to tie up Sevilla’s Aleix Vidal for next January, and will be ending Denis Suárez’s two year loan spell with the Andalusians a year early to fill the spot left vacant by Xavi, subject to federation approval. Atlético Madrid are also under scrutiny by FIFA, but with Mandzukic off to Juventus and Miranda being tempted away by Inter Milan they have already taken steps to sign Villarreal striker Vietto, and have Porto’s Jackson Martínez in their sights. Villarreal themselves get Leo Baptistao on loan in return, but they have tied up Málaga’s promising namesakes, Samuel García and Samuel Castillejo as well, and have taken PSG’s young keeper Areola on loan as cover for the injured Asenjo.

Real Madrid meanwhile are still waiting for Benítez to settle in, although Danilo was signed some time ago, and Casemiro will be returning from Porto after the club exercised a buy back option. Khedira is moving on to Juventus to get some playing time, and all eyes are currently on their goalkeeping situation, with De Gea all but signed from Manchester United, and speculation that Casillas will be the one to be nudged out to make room. Elsewhere Sevilla have been quick to agree terms with Celta’s Krohn-Dehli and Chelsea’s Kakuta (who was on loan at Rayo last season), and Celta themselves have brought in another Dane, Daniel Wass, to replace his fellow countryman. Still a long way to go though before the new season begins, and we will be keeping you informed of all the moves as and when they happen. (24.06.15)

Latest transfers detailed below. Colour coding: Green - deals completed, but still not closed, or player on trial; Blue - deals closed now, but will take place at a later date; Red - deals closed but subsequently cancelled.

Date Player (Country) Old club New club Position/Comments
23/06/15 Vietto (ARG) Villarreal Atlético Madrid FW Villarreal have confirmed that striker has been sold to Atleti for €20 Mio. Will replace Mandzukic, who is moving on.
23/06/15 Wass (DEN) Evian (FRA) Celta MF Logical replacement for fellow countryman Krohn-Dehli? Joins on 4 year deal. Reported fee around €2.8 Mio.
23/06/15 Deulofeu Barcelona / Sevilla Everton (ENG) FW No place after loan, so moves back to join Martínez. Fee around €6 Mio with 2 year buy back clause, & signs to 2018.
23/06/15 Reina Bayern Munich (GER) Napoli (ITA) GK Ex Barça, Villarreal & Liverpool keeper returns to Naples after year in Munich. Signs 3 year deal.
23/06/15 Sidnei (POR) Benfica (POR) Deportivo DF Had good year on loan at Riazor after spell at Espanyol, and club have exercised buy-out clause.
23/06/15 Fabio Espinho (POR) Ludogorets (BUL) Málaga MF Have signed Portuguese midfielder for undisclosed fee. Joins from Bulgaria on two year deal.
22/06/15 Germán Pezzella (ARG) River Plate (ARG) Betis DF Youth international set to join. Paying aroud €2 Mio for 50% of rights.
22/06/15 Aquino (MEX) / Uche (NIG) Villarreal Tigres (MEX) MF / FW Have sold both players to Mexican side, both for fees of around €3 Mio. Aquino was on loan at Rayo last season.
19/06/2015 Petros Matheus (BZL) Corinthians (BZL) Betis MF Have bought 50% of rights, with other half still belonging to agent. Signs 4 year deal.
19/06/2015 Kakuta (FRA) Chelsea (ENG) / Rayo Vallecano Sevilla FW Had good season on loan at Rayo, and buy him outright for fee of around €3.5 Mio including variables.
18/06/2015 Añibarro Eibar Athletic technical staff DF Contract not renewed, so decides to retire and take up job coaching Athletic youngsters.
18/06/2015 Iago Aspas Liverpool (ENG) / Sevilla Celta FW Sevilla paid €6 Mio obligatory buy out option and then sold him on to his old club for similar amount.
18/06/2015 Alphonse Areola (FRA) Paris St Germain / Bastia (FRA) Villarreal GK Have signed youth international keeper on loan as cover for Asenjo, who has long injury lay-off.
18/06/2015 Samuel Castillejo / Samuel García Málaga Villarreal MF Have signed both of Málaga's "Samus" for reported fee of around €12 Mio. Fans not happy they are going.
17/06/2015 Juan Carlos Sporting Braga (POR) / Granada Málaga MF Another loan deal for ex Castilla flanker. Have also agreed €6 Mio buy out option at end of season.
16/06/2015 Iraola Athletic Bilbao New York City (USA) DF Veteran full back was set to retire, buthas received offer to join David Villa & Lampard in the States.
16/06/2015 Juanmi Málaga Southampton (ENG) FW Spanish international striker moves to Premier League side for fee of around €7 Mio. Signs 4 year deal.
16/06/2015 Joselu Hannover (GER) Stoke (ENG) FW German born ex Celta & Castilla striker moves to UK after 3 years in Bundesliga. Fee of around €8 Mio.
15/06/2015 Sasa Markovic (SER) Partizan Belgrade (SER) Córdoba MF Midfielder joins on free transfer, and signs contract for next two seasons.
15/06/2015 Van der Vaart (NED) Hamburg (GER) Betis MF Ex Real Madrid midfielder returns to Spain on 3 year deal. His grandma lives down the road from the stadium!
15/06/2015 Charles (BZL) Celta Málaga FW Have apparently signed veteran striker for fee of €0.5 Mio. Gracia knows him from time at Almería.
12/06/2015 Codina Getafe APOEL Nicosia (CYP) GK Veteran keeper joins Cypriot champions on 2 year deal. First experience outside Spain.
12/06/2015 Rodrigo Caio (BZL) Sao Paulo (BZL) Valencia MF Brazilian club announced he has been sold to Ches for €12.5 Mio. Atlético were also interested.
12/06/2015 Arrasate No club Numancia MG Ex Real Sociedad coach returns to gainful employment, replacing Anquela in Soria.
11/06/2015 Bordalás Alcorcón Alavés MG Ex Elche & Alcorcón boss takes over at Alavés, with Juan Ramón López Muñoz the new coach at Alcorcón.
10/06/2015 José Luis Oltra No club Córdoba MG Experienced coach takes over at relegated club, the 9th team he has managed (last one was Recreativo).
09/06/2015 Khedira (GER) Real Madrid Juventus (ITA) MF Contract wasn't renewed at Madrid after long injury, so agrees to move to Italy on four year deal.
08/06/2015 Aleix Vidal Sevilla Barcelona MF Have agreed terms to sign him for around €20 Mio, but can't join until ban runs out in Jan 2016.
08/06/2015 Rubén / Verza Almería Levante GK / MF Have signed two experienced players from relegated side, former on 3 year deal and latter on 4.
08/06/2015 Iago Díaz Lugo Almería MF First signing for relegated side. Agrees terms for four year contract.
08/06/2015 Luis Milla No club Lugo MG First managing post in league for ex Barça & Real Madrid midfielder after spells with Al-Jazira & Spain U21s.
05/06/2015 Casemiro (BZL) Porto (POR) Real Madrid MF Club confirmed that they have exercised buy back clause after successful season in Portugal.
04/06/2015 Bóveda / Eraso Eibar / Leganés Athletic Bilbao DF / FW First signings for new season. Both agree to rejoin club where they played earlier in their careers.
03/06/2015 Rafa Benítez Napoli (ITA) Real Madrid MG Returns on 2 year deal to club where he trained junior teams 20 years ago. Replaces Ancelotti.
01/06/2015 Danilo (BZL) Porto (POR) Real Madrid DF Announced that they have signed right back for new season. Fee €31.5 Mio, and joins for 6 years.
01/06/2015 Xavi Barcelona Al-Sadd (QTR) MF Announced he will be moving to Qatar on big money deal. Signs for 2 years, with optional third.
01/06/2015 Krohn-Dehli (DEN)
 Celta Sevilla MF Officially announced they have signed him on 2 year deal with otion of third. Out of contract at Celta.
01/06/2015 Alberto Bueno Rayo Vallecano Porto (POR) FW Lopetegui has signed ex Real Madrid B striker for free, and slapped €40 Mio buy out clause on him! 5 year deal.
01/06/2015 Amrabat (HOL / MOR) Galatasaray (TKY) Málaga FW Decided to execute €3.5 Mio buy out clause after two successful seasons on loan at club.
01/06/2015 Portillo Málaga Betis MF Was on loan with obligatory buy-out option of €1.2 million if & when Betis promoted, now activated.
01/06/2015 Murillo (COL) Granada Inter Milan (ITA) DF Announced 3 months ago that he was joining Inter this summer. Reported fee around €8 Mio.