Real Madrid get Militão boost as Endrick loan talks continue
Real Madrid's attack of Vinícius Júnior, Kylian Mbappé and Yan Diomandé excites, but questions remain over balance, chemistry and Mourinho's best set-up.
Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Santiago Cañizares questioned Morocco hosting the 2030 World Cup final, with the Bernabéu still in contention.
Real Madrid have no plans to sell Trent Alexander-Arnold despite Liverpool return calls, with Mourinho viewing the right-back as key and backing him to rediscover his best form.
The piece argues José Mourinho cannot trust a midfield trio of Fede Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni and Eduardo Camavinga after missing out on Rodri.
Neymar's former agent says the forward was one step from joining Real Madrid in 2013 and believes he would have won the Ballon d'Or at the Bernabéu.
Barcelona used secret meetings and calls from Deco and Hansi Flick to sway Rodri, overturning Real Madrid's advantage in the race for the Manchester City midfielder.
Yan Diomandé trained at Valdebebas for the first time after joining Real Madrid, staying behind for personalised fitness work ahead of the new season.
Rodri rejected Real Madrid's offer and moved closer to Barcelona after Pep Guardiola advised the midfielder that Barça's style suited him better.
José Mourinho has tightened life at Real Madrid with mandatory meals, earlier arrivals, in-house recovery and stricter discipline to build team spirit at Valdebebas.
Thibaut Courtois has returned from his World Cup break and is training individually at Valdebebas, with Mbappé, Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Konaté and Cucurella due back on Monday.
Franco Mastantuono has left Real Madrid on loan for Fiorentina after a difficult first season, seeking minutes and a chance to sharpen his defensive game.
Mourinho is still pushing Real Madrid to sign a left-footed centre-back, with Inter's Alessandro Bastoni his 'perfect' fit, though a €70m fee is a major obstacle.
New signing Yan Diomandé said Cristiano Ronaldo is his favourite Real Madrid player ever, quickly endearing himself to supporters after his unveiling.
Yan Diomandé rejected Liverpool and chose Real Madrid, who agreed a deal with Leipzig worth up to 140 million euros after the winger cooled on an Anfield move.
Real Madrid missed out on Rodri and are tracking Adam Wharton, Kees Smit and Ayyoub Bouaddi, while Mourinho may try Bernardo Silva deeper in midfield.
Real Madrid are working with Roc Nation on a Premier League loan for Endrick after signing Carlos Espí and Yan Diomandé, despite his productive Lyon spell.
Éder Militão has returned to outdoor grass training at Valdebebas after thigh surgery, a welcome Real Madrid injury boost, though he remains some way from a match return.
Fulham are considering a move for Real Madrid midfielder Thiago Pitarch, with former boss Álvaro Arbeloa a keen admirer of the 19-year-old.
Álvaro Carreras is determined to fight for his Real Madrid place after Cucurella's arrival, having started every pre-season game and assisted Endrick against Fiorentina.
José Mourinho is reportedly furious after Real Madrid failed to land Rodri, having wanted a new midfielder and seen the Spain international choose Barcelona.
Real Madrid's stance on Rodri reflected a policy against overpaying after a World Cup, with doubts over a 30-year-old's fee, fitness and resale value.
Vinícius Júnior has signed a new Real Madrid contract, ending Arsenal's interest and keeping the Brazil forward at the Bernabéu.
