Real Madrid focus: Vinicius milestone, Guler stance and Mourinho-era moves
Jose Mourinho targets Benfica’s Tomas Araujo, 24, for Real Madrid’s defence. He has an €80m release clause and Bayern interest. Madrid assess options and have not made a formal move.
Arsenal and PSG eye Arda Guler, but Real Madrid reportedly refuse to sell even for €100m. The 21-year-old logged 6 goals and 14 assists last season and is seen as central to Madrid’s plans.
Brahim Diaz aims to stay at Real Madrid as Juventus and Inter monitor him. Inter discussed several Madrid players with Perez, while Brahim pursues a contract to 2030 and a strong World Cup.
Leaked 2026-27 third kit shows a bold dark pink base with geometric pattern, ivory accents and monochrome crests, featuring ‘RMCF’ on the back.
Arsenal make ‘standard checks’ on Real Madrid’s Nico Paz, who is said to be confused after a call with returning boss José Mourinho. The 21-year-old impressed on loan at Como under Cesc Fàbregas.
Report says Ancelotti will use Vinicius in a hybrid role for Brazil, left wing in possession and central on defence-to-attack transitions, mirroring his Real Madrid freedom to maximise his threat.
Esteban Granero hails José Mourinho’s Real Madrid return, calling him ‘an extraordinary coach’. He urges patience after recent struggles and says success for Mourinho will be good for Madrid.
Fulham near appointing ex-Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa after talks with alternatives. His Madrid stint featured a Copa del Rey upset, UCL quarter-final exit and dressing-room tension.
Pundit Ertem Şener says Mourinho wants Victor Osimhen at Real Madrid and links a possible €150m move matching Galatasaray’s price, citing Perez’s alleged election claim of a €150m agreement.
Report claims Barcelona believed they had Bernardo Silva before Real Madrid moved quickly to agree a deal, with Mourinho pushing and a two-year contract plus option expected.
Real Madrid women sign midfielder Andreia Jacinto from Real Sociedad on a four-year deal following Caroline Weir’s exit.
Kylian Mbappé praises new Real Madrid defender Ibrahima Konaté as ‘very aggressive’ and tough in marking, backing him to be a key presence in Madrid’s back line in 2026/27.
Vinicius equalises in Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Morocco, marking the 79th World Cup goal by a Real Madrid player, level with Bayern. Brazil face 12 shots as concerns grow over Ancelotti’s defence.
