Real Madrid keep Endrick as Mbappe hits 100
Jude Bellingham has completed more dribbles than any player in La Liga this season, with 7, underlining his all-round impact after 3 direct goal contributions in 2 games.
Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois and Kylian Mbappe are identified as Real Madrid's key players, with Bellingham's influence and Mbappe's hat-trick central to Mourinho's start.
Real Madrid's Yan Diomande deal could reach about €230m including wages and taxes. The €130m fee and 7-year contract show the club see him as central to their future.
Alvaro Arbeloa said he will 'always be grateful' to Real Madrid, calling them 'the club of my life', and praised former academy players Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios.
Kylian Mbappe has reached 100 goal contributions in 105 Real Madrid games - 89 goals and 11 assists. Only Cristiano Ronaldo got there quicker, in 86 appearances.
Fulham have dropped interest in Thiago Pitarch after it was made clear he is in Real Madrid's plans. Arbeloa's side are now considering Castilla midfielder Manuel Angel.
Real Madrid have dismissed rumours of Trent Alexander-Arnold returning to Liverpool, insisting the defender remains central to their plans despite bench starts in La Liga.
Vinicius Junior has accepted a reduced status under Mourinho, with Mbappe and Bellingham leading the project. Madrid are working to restore his best form after Bernabeu whistles.
Real Madrid have named their squad to face Malaga, with Endrick, Tchouameni, Militao, Rodrygo, Mendy and Thiago Pitarch absent. Youth players Javi Navarro, Rivas, Cestero and Ciria are in.
Reports claim Real Madrid are open to offers for Eduardo Camavinga and could include Ferland Mendy in talks with Manchester United, amid concerns over their roles and minutes.
Real Madrid have agreed a €3m deal for Racing Santander midfielder Sergio Martinez. The 19-year-old joins immediately, with no loan, after rejecting other clubs, and will sign a contract until 2030.
Florentino Perez plans to give every Real Madrid member an exclusive shirt in March 2027 for the club's 125th anniversary. The design will not be sold in official stores.
Mourinho confirmed Cucurella will start against Malaga, praised Bellingham, Mbappe and Vinicius, backed Arbeloa and said Endrick and Tchouameni are nearing returns.
Endrick is staying at Real Madrid, with Romano calling Arsenal links 'fake news'. Mourinho, the club and the player all want him to remain despite interest from several clubs.
Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch has returned to ball work after a knee ligament injury. Mourinho said the 18-year-old is in his plans and will get minutes when fit.
Real Madrid open their 2026-27 Champions League league phase at home to Inter on 8 September, then face Roma, RB Leipzig, AEK Athens, PSV, Arsenal, LASK and Shakhtar Donetsk.
