As the German playmaker is being mourned in Madrid and welcomed with utter adoration by Arsenal fans, could he be the best signing a Premier League team has made this summer?
The most dramatic transfer window ever has now closed - a record amount of money has been spent (over £500m ). But who went where and who were the busiest clubs this summer?
The seeding pots for the Champions League group stage have been announced - and there are some surprises on which teams have made pot one.
As we edge ever closer to the final week of the summer transfer window, we take a look at four switches that still could happen before 23:00 2 September.
Are Andre Villas Boas and Daniel Levy building a team at White Hart Lane ready to challenge for the Premiership title this season? We take a look at what is going on at Tottenham Hotspurs at the moment that suggests they may be.
Finally, the Premier League season kicks off tomorrow with an array of new managers and players at most clubs. Here we give you prediction on everything from the title to the League Cup.
After coming on late into the second half, Rickie Lambert won England the game and announced himself onto the international with a thunderous, unstoppable headed goal.
The Battle of Britain will take place tonight as England prepare to take on Scotland at Wembley. Although it is a friendly, you can rest assured that this will be very competitive.
After months of speculation and controversy over their futures, Wayne Rooney, Luis Suarez and Gareth Bale all look set to start the season at their respective clubs. Will any of them be sold?
After the latest controversy surrounding the Uruguay star, it has left many wondering whether having someone like Suarez at a club is really worth it. Do Liverpool still want him and would Arsenal take him?
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has called on Liverpool to let him leave Anfield for Arsenal, claiming he was "promised" who would be able to if the club did not qualify for the Champions League last season.
Much of the footballing press have been focused upon the Bale, Tottenham and Real Madrid transfer saga. But with no conclusion as yet, many are now beginning to question what is really going on.