Real Madrid weigh Mourinho talks, Carvajal replacement search
Ex-Real Madrid midfielder and coach Xabi Alonso has accepted the Chelsea job, with an announcement due, after leaving Madrid in January.
Arbeloa, likely to depart after a trophyless stint, says he has ‘spent 20 years’ at Real Madrid and calls Mourinho ‘number 1’, adding he would be happy if Jose returns to the Bernabéu.
Mourinho, unbeaten in the league with Benfica this season, says he will ‘personally speak to Real Madrid next week’ amid interest, adding talks so far have been between the club and Jorge Mendes.
Preview highlights Arbeloa-Mbappé rift over selection, players aiming to impress incoming Jose Mourinho, and whether departing legend Dani Carvajal starts at Sevilla.
Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca says ‘it will be difficult’ to keep Endrick, expecting Real Madrid to recall him after a loan with 5 goals and 7 assists in 15 games, proving he has the quality for the first team.
With Dani Carvajal set to leave as a free agent, Real Madrid are assessing right-backs. Mourinho wants defensive signings. A back-up to Trent Alexander-Arnold is eyed, with Jesús Fortea and David Jiménez options.
Eintracht Frankfurt have opened talks for Castilla full-back Víctor Valdepeñas, with Borussia Dortmund also keen and Arsenal attentive, as Madrid consider a sale with a possible future return.
