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Rumor Round-up: Riqui Puig wanted by Zaragoza, Real Madrid enter race for Neymar, Ivan Rakitic upset by rumors

Second division club Real Zaragoza have approached Barcelona with a loan offer for young midfielder Riqui Puig, according to local newspaper Periódico de Aragón. Manager Víctor Fernández has reportedly told Barça that his style of play will fit well with Puig’s skills, and that a jump from the third division with Barça B to a tier above would help his development.

Madrid join Barça in Neymar race

More Neymar stories! All the papers in Madrid and Catalonia were on fire on Friday with reports that both teams are interested in the Brazilian and will submit offers soon.