Real Madrid confirm Ceballos exit, Dumfries set after 1 July
Kylian Mbappé hits 6 goal contributions at the World Cup after two assists vs Norway, moving ahead of Lionel Messi and Vinícius Jr in the chart.
Report links Real Madrid’s Trent Alexander-Arnold with Man United in a swap involving Diogo Dalot. Mourinho is open, but Carrick wants to keep Dalot, making the move unlikely.
Rio Ferdinand urges Aurélien Tchouaméni to join Manchester United, revealing ‘private’ chats and calling Old Trafford the ‘one club’ if he ever leaves Real Madrid.
Jose Mourinho is eyeing Napoli’s Scott McTominay for Real Madrid, but Napoli demand a huge fee, potentially £80m. The 29-year-old remains key in Naples and is tied down until 2030.
With 27 players, Madrid plan exits before more buys. Fran Garcia and Raul Asencio likely to go, Ceballos out, decisions pending on Tchouameni, Camavinga, Brahim, Mastantuono and Gonzalo.
Antonio Rüdiger hails incoming coach José Mourinho as a ‘father’, saying he will focus on the World Cup first before working under him at Real Madrid.
Ceballos departs Madrid by mutual agreement after 215 games and 16 trophies, including 3 European Cups and 2 La Ligas. Club thank him and confirm he leaves as a free agent.
Lazio have made initial contact for Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio amid plans to replace Romagnoli and possibly Gila. His minutes could shrink after Konate’s arrival and Rüdiger’s renewal.
Real Madrid and Como chase Galatasaray centre-back Davinson Sanchez. Jose Mourinho, who worked with him at Tottenham and saw him at Fenerbahce, wants defensive reinforcements. Como push for a permanent deal.
Mourinho says he wants Madrid’s ‘best players’, playing down a clear-out. He will assess the squad, already boosted by Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Konate, with Dumfries promised.
Madrid re-sign Nico Paz from Como for €9m via buyback, then agree to sell him back for a €60m valuation with heavy sell-on and a buy-back clause.
Madrid will announce Denzel Dumfries after 1 July so his €20m fee hits 2026/27 accounts. Deal done, right-back set to join Mourinho’s squad for power and aerial strength.
Real Madrid’s top sales: Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus for €100m, Angel Di Maria to Manchester United for €75m, Casemiro to Manchester United for €70m.
Arda Güler scores and assists in Türkiye’s 3-2 win over USA, taking Man of the Match and joining Vinícius Jr and Kylian Mbappé among Madrid players with MVP awards at the World Cup.
Incoming Fulham boss Arbeloa eyes Madrid Castilla captain Manuel Ángel, whom he trusts. Alavés also keen. Madrid want control via extension, loan or sale with buy-back and rights retained.
Ex-agent Cezary Kucharski says Robert Lewandowski was ‘about to sign’ for Real Madrid before joining Bayern, with Madrid enquiring yearly up to 2018. He later moved to Barcelona in 2022.
