Real Madrid weigh Mourinho’s rebuild plans, Bastoni fee a concern
Thibaut Courtois says he renewed last year and wants to stay at Real Madrid for four to five more years. The 34-year-old hints this could be his last World Cup with Belgium.
Radio MARCA’s Roberto Gomez says Michael Olise is Madrid’s standout target, but any Bayern move would cost about €222m. No talks confirmed, yet Florentino Perez views him as the next Galactico.
Vinícius Jr says Carlo Ancelotti asked him to play deeper between centre-backs, crediting the tweak after he scored and assisted for Brazil in a 3-0 win over Haiti.
Real Madrid sign 15-year-old right-back Adrián Bielsa from Atlético Madrid, a Spain youth international, adding to tensions between the Madrid rivals.
Kylian Mbappe, focused on Madrid and France, says a future MLS move is ‘maybe’. He praises US sporting culture, nears 100 France caps, and prioritises winning at the World Cup.
Mourinho prefers Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni, but Real Madrid are reluctant to pay €70m after spending on Marc Cucurella, with funds also eyed for a midfielder and Michael Olise.
Mourinho to build midfield around Bellingham and Valverde, with one of Tchouameni or Camavinga to be sold. Enzo Fernández leads targets, with Bouaddi and Mateus Fernández also considered amid high fees.
Ex-Castilla defender Mario Gila is set to join Napoli for about €15m, activating Madrid’s 50% sell-on. Los Blancos expect roughly €7.5m, a useful boost as they assess further defensive business.
Madrid plans a straight loan for Franco Mastantuono, no buy option. Villarreal lead due to Champions League football, with Madrid set to cover half wages, pending Mourinho’s pre-season assessment.
Real Madrid and Dani Ceballos have not agreed a contract termination. The midfielder wants a free move to Real Betis, but Madrid seeks compensation before letting him go.
Madrid scouts, including Juni Calafat, tracked RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande after his Man of the Match display for the Ivory Coast vs Ecuador. Leipzig reportedly rejected €100m, complicating any move.
Report claims Real Madrid admire Alexis Mac Allister but must move midfielders out first before a bid. Liverpool’s £35m signing faces scrutiny over fitness and form.
Barça insist Bernardo Silva, Cucurella, Dumfries and Konate were not priorities despite Madrid signing them. Their focus is on Julian Alvarez, viewing that chase as the real test against Madrid.
Mourinho seeks a classic No 9 like Joselu as a Plan B, while prioritising a centre-back and a box-to-box midfielder. Gonzalo Garcia’s exit is paused for assessment, and Endrick’s role is secure.
