Luis Enrique frustrated with Pedro saga, Real Madrid sign Kovacic from Inter Milan fc

Luis Enrique frustrated with Pedro saga

The 45-year-old is desperate for "the damned transfer window" to close and for the Spain international's future to be resolved
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has admitted he cannot wait for the
transfer window to close amid the ongoing uncertainty about the future of Manchester United target Pedro.

The Spain international is set to move to Old Trafford as both clubs have already reached an agreement, though Neymar's contraction of the mumps has temporarily put the deal on hold as Barcelona wanted to use Pedro in the European Super Cup against Sevilla and the Supercopa de Espana versus Athletic Bilbao.

Luis Enrique has made it clear the situation has proved a distraction, though, and he is counting down the days until August 31, when the window shuts in Spain.

"It's a difficult situation, it's hard to be focused," Luis Enrique said after Barcelona drew 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao on Monday, losing 5-1 on aggregate in the Supercopa de Espana.

"I am just hoping that this damned transfer window closes once and for all to know which players I can count on. But Pedro gave his all."

Barca, who are unable to register and field new players until January, have recruited Aleix Vidal and Arda Turan, while Xavi, Gerard Deulofeu, Adama Traore, Martin Montoya and Ibrahim Afellay have left Camp Nou

Real Madrid sign  Kovacic from Inter Milan fc

The 21-year-old has completed a €35 million move to the Santiago Bernabeu side, signing a six-year contract
Real Madrid have completed the signing of Mateo Kovacic from Inter.

The two sides reached an agreement for the 21-year-old Croatia international over the weekend, with Madrid coughing up €35 million to convince the Nerazzurri to sell him.

Inter boss Roberto Mancini already admitted on Sunday that the player was on his way to the Santiago Bernabeu, and the attacking midfielder was confirmed as the club's new signing on Tuesday, penning a six-year deal with the Liga giants.

Kovacic will be unveiled as a Madrid player on Wednesday after undertaking a medical.
Real Madrid and Inter have agreed to the transfer of Mateo Kovacic," a statement on Madrid's website read. "He will remain at the club for the next six seasons."

Kovacic has been a pivotal player for the San Siro club over the last two years, scoring eight goals in 44 games in all competitions last season for Roberto Mancini's men.
Augsburg fc 'announce' signing of Gerard Pique
Augsburg  fc have moved to thank Gerard Pique for his backing for the 2015-16 season - by offering the Barcelona man a place in their team.

The Spain international named Augsburg as the likely surprise package in the Bundesliga when making some pre-season predictions last week, and the Bavarian side are determined to hold him to his word
Sporting director Stefen Reuter appeared on Twitter on Sunday holding a shirt adorned with Pique's name and number, with the club posting along with the image "Looking forward to you playing with us!"