Real Madrid eye Bouaddi as Camavinga sale proves complicated

Dani Olmo claims Real Madrid ‘want to destabilise’ Barcelona by making Negreira case ‘noise’, as tensions escalate with Madrid taking the issue to UEFA and Barca pursuing legal action.
Real Madrid want €60m-€70m for Eduardo Camavinga despite his drop in form and valuation near €50m. Jose Mourinho does not count on him, but few offers have arrived and the player is reluctant to leave.
Real Madrid sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter on a four-year deal, adding to Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate as Jose Mourinho readies the 2026-27 squad.
Alfie Haaland says Erling is happy at Manchester City but ‘anyone would want to play for Madrid’, adding ‘you never know’, reviving Real Madrid links.
Manchester United target Aurelien Tchouameni as Casemiro successor and could bid over €100m, but the midfielder is committed to Real Madrid. Any deal needs club agreement and a change in his stance.
Manchester City reject Real Madrid and Chelsea enquiries for Ruben Dias, who is not for sale. With Dias ruled out, Madrid focus on Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni, valued around €60m, pending departures.
Didier Deschamps defends Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé, rejecting ‘dictator’ claims and praising his maturity and leadership after France’s 1-0 win over Paraguay.
After ruling out Enzo Fernández and more midfield buys, Real Madrid keep Ayyoub Bouaddi on their list. Lille want around €100m, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal and PSG also tracking the World Cup breakout.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham scored twice in England’s 3-2 win over Mexico and told fans to ‘text your bosses’ and take the day off to celebrate ahead of a quarter-final against Norway.
Gossip: Real Madrid are linked with a deal up to €220m (£188m) for Bayern’s Michael Olise.
Rodrygo details ACL and meniscus recovery, calling it the ‘worst’ period he has faced. Post-surgery, he reports progress and positive feedback but remains sidelined until late 2026.
Jose Mourinho plans to use Jude Bellingham as an attacking midfielder behind Kylian Mbappe, mirroring his World Cup role, aiming to restore his goal threat after spells in a deeper position.