Real Madrid play down Olise links as Enzo talk grows
Report says Madrid may trigger Nico Paz’s €9m buy-back from Como, then sell to the Premier League. Arsenal urged to move, while Como seek talks to keep him.
Jose Mourinho has approved selling 23-year-old centre-back Raul Asencio. Madrid will seek protective terms as Konate’s arrival and depth prompt a defensive reset.
Real Madrid sign Atletico academy defender Adrian Bielsa, continuing moves like Jesus Fortea. The club target local youth to strengthen La Fabrica.
Vinícius Jr shines for Brazil vs Haiti, assisting Matheus Cunha and scoring in a 3-0 win to earn consecutive World Cup Man of the Match awards.
Real Madrid dismiss links to Bayern’s Michael Olise, saying there has been no contact and stressing respect for Bayern. Mourinho’s side have already added Bernardo Silva and Marc Cucurella.
Transfermarkt list shows Real Madrid’s squad value fell €154m in 2025/26, dropping from most valuable to fourth, with declines for Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo.
Real Madrid will keep Federico Valverde, who is set to be captain. Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga could be considered for sale depending on offers.
Ex-Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro agrees to join Inter Miami as a free agent, with a verbal deal in place to link up with Lionel Messi in MLS.
Marc Cucurella, Real Madrid’s €55m+€5m left-back, keeps his Spain starting spot vs Saudi Arabia after impressing against Cape Verde. He starts ahead of Alejandro Grimaldo.
Report claims Madrid have a verbal 5-year agreement with Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, who will push to join. First club talks expected, with a fee of at least €120m mentioned.
Madrid eye Nico Schlotterbeck due to a €50m clause, manageable wages and his left-footed, ball-playing, aerial profile that suits Mourinho’s defence.
Kaka tips Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior for the Golden Boot, noting both have already scored and can decide matches for France and Brazil.
Teaser suggests Manchester United could bid big to hijack Mourinho’s top Real Madrid target, amid their Champions League return.
Jude Bellingham vows to ‘give everything’ for England, inspired by his late grandad, as the Real Madrid midfielder targets World Cup glory.
Gareth Bale says losing at Real Madrid feels ‘like the end of the world’, praises Ancelotti’s man-management and backs Mourinho to ‘stabilise the group’ with tailored pressure and plans.
Arda Güler apologises after Türkiye exit World Cup with two defeats and zero goals, saying: ‘We want to apologise, we feel ashamed.’
