Real Madrid wait on Diomande as trio miss Fiorentina
Fiorentina are pressing to sign Franco Mastantuono on loan, with talks due in Austria as Real Madrid seek a quick decision and favour a European move over River Plate.
Fulham, now managed by Alvaro Arbeloa, have made Thiago Pitarch a target after signing two Real Madrid players, though talks are moving slowly after the midfielder's injury.
Fran Gonzalez is set to join Sevilla for €3m for 50% of his rights, with Real Madrid keeping buy-back options as the 21-year-old seeks regular La Liga minutes.
Como's move for Trevoh Chalobah could open the door for Real Madrid to re-sign Jacobo Ramon, with Mourinho still seeking another centre-back.
Real Madrid are surprised by Leipzig's silence over their latest Yan Diomande bid. Talks have stalled, but a decisive weekend is expected as the winger pushes for the move.
A report claims Arsenal have agreed personal terms in principle with Vinícius Jr. Real Madrid still hope the Brazil winger will commit his long-term future.
Jude Bellingham returned to St Andrew's to watch Birmingham face Barcelona in a friendly, receiving a warm welcome from supporters during his holiday.
Real Madrid are closing in on Rodri for about €65m after agreeing terms with the midfielder, though a sale may be needed before the deal can be completed.
Huijsen misses Fiorentina with a minor muscle strain, Mastantuono stays back as Real Madrid look for a way out on loan, and Rüdiger has only just returned from holiday.
Real Madrid will not improve their renewal offer to Vinícius Jr, according to ESPN, leaving Arsenal alert if the winger rejects the current terms.
The piece argues José Mourinho has been backed in the market by Real Madrid more than Zidane or Ancelotti, with his preferred signings and squad changes prioritised.
Carlos Espí took part in his first Real Madrid training session before Fiorentina. Huijsen worked indoors, while Asencio, Mendy, Militão and Rodrygo continued recovery.
A report says Real Madrid have earmarked No 16 for Rodri, though no deal with Manchester City is done and squad space must still be freed before any move.
The piece suggests a Vinícius Jr exit would suit Mbappé and Endrick positionally, amid Arsenal links, though Real Madrid still expect the forward to extend.
Ferland Mendy's future could affect Real Madrid's move for Rodri, with the squad full and the left-back's exit potentially needed to free a place.
