Real Madrid track Vitão as Asencio targets return

Morgan Schneiderlin says William Saliba would not 'turn down' Real Madrid, warning Arsenal the bigger issue would be replacing an elite centre-back if he left.
Kevin De Bruyne hailed Arda Güler as 'amazing' and said Belgium based their plan around the Real Madrid midfielder after Türkiye's 2-1 Nations League defeat.
The piece argues Real Madrid erred by selling Chema Andrés to Brighton for €20m without a buyback clause, as the midfielder excels in Premier League tackles and blocks.
Manchester United are linked with Como midfielder Nico Paz after his rise in Italy, but Real Madrid hold an €80m buyback option valid from 1 to 15 July 2027.
Bernardo Silva says he feels sadness after Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from Portugal and admits he is finding limited minutes at Real Madrid difficult, despite staying ready.
Jude Bellingham paid tribute to Luka Modrić on social media after England's 2-1 win over Croatia, where the Real Madrid midfielder assisted the opener.
Real Madrid have won every home game under José Mourinho, who has 17 straight Bernabéu wins across La Liga and the Champions League, strengthening their title push.
Rodrygo is nearing a return from ACL and meniscus injuries, but the piece frames him as an Arsenal target rather than a Real Madrid exit, with no concrete move mentioned.
Real Madrid are tracking Atlético Mineiro defender Vitão, 18, but Brighton are set to bid €14m. His €20m release clause could force Madrid to move quickly.
Raúl Asencio is six weeks ahead of schedule after tibia surgery and could return after the international break, with Arsenal in the Champions League and Osasuna in La Liga targeted.
Jude Bellingham swapped shirts with former Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovačić after England's 2-1 Nations League win over Croatia, where he assisted the opener.
Endrick could join Roma on loan in January, but Donyell Malen's prolific form may limit his minutes. Real Madrid have yet to approve any move for the Brazilian.
Beşiktaş hosted Brahim Díaz's father in Istanbul after earlier talks with the player, as they step up efforts to sign the Real Madrid forward in the winter window.
Thibaut Courtois is reportedly set to extend until 2028, while Brahim Díaz could be free to discuss terms with foreign clubs from January. Antonio Rüdiger signed a new deal in June until 2027.
Antonio Díaz's fitness work has helped reduce Real Madrid's injury problems, with José Mourinho praising a comprehensive plan and saying only Rodrygo and Marco Asensio remain sidelined.
Fabrizio Romano says Trent Alexander-Arnold has no plans to leave Real Madrid in January. Despite reduced status under José Mourinho, he remains focused and in the manager's plans.
Vinícius Júnior scored twice as Brazil fought back from 2-0 down, but Japan won 3-2 through Tatsuhiro Sakamoto in stoppage time. Carlo Ancelotti was sent off after late touchline chaos.
Antonio Rüdiger will receive an official Germany farewell in Berlin after retiring from international football, ending a 12-year career with 86 caps and 3 goals.