Real Madrid boosted by Rodrygo for Villarreal test
Madrid set €80m for a Kroos successor, with Adam Wharton leading targets ahead of Vitinha, Enzo Fernández and Rodri. Palace value Wharton around €70m; versatility and physicality appeal.
Report claims Jurgen Klopp would demand total control at Real Madrid and offload Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy if he joins in 2026. Situation remains hypothetical.
Villarreal are flying in La Liga (41 points), with threats Moleiro, Moreno, Mikautadze and Buchanan in Marcelino’s 4-4-2. Parejo, Gueye feature; Foyth-Veiga at CB. Real Madrid face a stern La Cerámica exam.
Report denies Trent Alexander-Arnold has been told to leave Real Madrid under Álvaro Arbeloa. Elsewhere, Arsenal eye Julián Álvarez; Liverpool track Yan Diomandé.
Arsenal monitor Real Madrid’s 18-year-old Víctor Valdepeñas (CB/LB, 1.88m, €3m), who debuted v Alavés. Contract runs to 2029, making a move unlikely without buy-back, which Arsenal may reject.
Bournemouth’s Tiago Pinto hails Dean Huijsen as a Ballon d’Or-calibre centre-back, praising his two-footed technique, finishing and versatility, while Madrid manage his fitness amid defensive injuries.
Aston Villa are linked with a £52m structured offer for Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz, with add-ons to ease PSR. Madrid weighing up interest amid potential Villa sales like Leon Bailey.
Real Madrid reject two €65m Premier League bids for Endrick. The on-loan Lyon forward has 1 goal and 1 assist in 161 minutes; Madrid plan to keep him for the first team after his loan.
Rodrygo returns from Super Cup injury for Real Madrid’s trip to Villarreal, with Álvaro Arbeloa confirming “Rodrygo is back.” La Cerámica test looms in La Liga title chase.
Ex-Real Madrid boss Fabio Capello backs Inter for the Scudetto, praising their balance, intensity and stars like Lautaro, Dimarco and Barella after strong displays versus Napoli and Milan.
