Real Madrid weigh exits as Cucurella arrives at left-back
Madrid may trigger €10m buyback for Nico Paz from Como, then sell for around €60m. The 21-year-old prefers to stay at Como, but Florentino Perez could activate the clause before 30 June to control any sale.
Madrid scouts watched Lille’s 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi as he starred in Morocco’s 1-0 win over Scotland in Boston. Rated around £70m, he is also tracked by PSG, Arsenal and Liverpool.
Nike honour Mbappé’s France record 58 goals with bespoke Mercurial Superfly 11 boots ahead of his 100th cap. New Real Madrid forward’s pair features a ‘58’ graphic and French tricolour detail.
Jose Mourinho is exerting greater control over Real Madrid’s recruitment, shaping an older, ‘win now’ squad for immediate success, in contrast to predecessors’ frustrations over transfers.
Arda Guler apologised after Turkey’s 0-1 loss to Paraguay sealed group-stage exit, vowing to ‘do everything’ to make fans forget. He admitted the team’s failure to score in two games was ‘unacceptable’.
After injuries and form dip, Jude Bellingham sought Carlo Ancelotti’s advice amid issues with England boss Thomas Tuchel. He showed recovery at the World Cup and remains central to Mourinho’s Madrid plans.
Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha is open to a move with Madrid among suitors. Intermediaries suggest a deal near €60m despite claims Dortmund would seek at least €120m. He scored in Germany’s 7-1 win.
Madrid prioritise Michael Olise and could bid €100-130m plus include Tchouameni valued at €100m or Camavinga at €70m in linked deals, pushing total valuation near €200m to tempt Bayern.
Tottenham have approached to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who is also on Real Madrid and Manchester United’s radar.
Real Madrid value Fran Garcia at €10m, with Betis in talks. Cucurella’s arrival and Mendy’s injury push Garcia towards exit, though wages are a hurdle. He played 23 games last season, contract ends 2027.
Marc Cucurella says leaving Chelsea was hard but the ‘step’ to a ‘bigger’ Real Madrid tempted him. The Spain full-back joins to bolster left-back under Mourinho.
Report claims Real Madrid could consider offers for Rodrygo as they rebalance the attack, with Arsenal among suitors. His role under new plans and fitness will shape any move.
Manchester United and Juventus have asked about Eduardo Camavinga. Real Madrid are open to selling for €60m, though the 23-year-old wants to stay and fight for his place under Mourinho.
Antonio Rudiger could face reduced minutes under Mourinho with Konate signed, further CB targets pursued, Militao back and Dean Huijsen backed. He is no longer first choice for Germany under Julian Nagelsmann.
Mourinho wants a left-footed centre-back. Madrid like Nico Schlotterbeck, who has a €50m clause and Rudiger’s approval, and Piero Hincapie. Calafiori unlikely, Gvardiol ruled out. Bastoni also linked but costly.
Jose Mourinho has paused exit talks for striker Gonzalo Garcia, wanting to assess him in pre-season. Interest remains from Spain, England, Germany and Italy, but Mbappé and Endrick crowd No 9 minutes.
Thibaut Courtois, contracted to 2027, says his dream is to retire at Real Madrid, citing experience and fitness after injury. He names Iker Casillas and Edwin van der Sar as inspirations.
Brazil fans vent as Carlo Ancelotti benches Real Madrid forward Endrick again, preferring Matheus Cunha. Ancelotti says he will use Endrick ‘at the right time’, calling him an ‘extraordinary talent’.
