Real Madrid took centre stage on the final day of the summer transfer window as two Galacticos departed to make way for the most expensive player in the history of football.

Bologna have put a price tag of over €25m on coveted playmaker Gaston Ramirez, according to the player’s agent.

AC Milan maintained their four-point lead at the top of Serie A thanks to a 2-0 win over Cesena at the San Siro this evening.

Inter Milan got the new year off to a stuttering start after mid-table Cagliari ended their eight-game winning streak with a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.