Real Madrid weigh Vinicius sale as Rodri links continue
With Yan Diomande and Carlos Espi added, Real Madrid's projected front three has Vinicius Junior at left wing, Diomande on the right and Kylian Mbappe as the main striker.
Real Madrid drew 2-2 with Fiorentina after leading 2-0. Endrick and Alexis Seria scored, but Mourinho’s side faded badly after the break as Dumfries and Carlos Espi debuted.
Sergio Gonzalez hailed Madrid-linked Yan Diomande as a 'complete player', backing the €132m winger to reach or surpass Lamine Yamal if he handles the pressure at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid want Rodri, but Manchester City will only negotiate from €75m, with Los Blancos reportedly at €50m. The Spain midfielder is also set to miss the start of the season after back surgery.
Enzo Maresca played down Rodri’s Real Madrid links as ‘just speculation’, saying no talks were focused on him after back surgery, despite reports of Madrid interest.
Real Madrid fans chanted abuse at Barcelona during the Fiorentina friendly, reflecting frustration after 2 trophyless seasons and their rivals’ recent dominance.
José Mourinho said he saw three versions of Real Madrid in the 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, praised Dumfries and Endrick, and said ‘poor Carlos Espí’ is still living a dream.
Real Madrid welcomed FIFA dropping its commercial rights sale plan, calling it good news for football and fans, and reiterated opposition to mortgaging future revenues via deals like CVC.
Endrick seized his chance in Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, scoring first and kissing the badge in a pointed gesture amid talk he could leave on loan.
Carlos Espí said his Real Madrid debut against Fiorentina was ‘an enormous pride’ after signing, training and playing within 2 days, following Mourinho’s instructions late on.
After Real Madrid’s 2-2 draw with Fiorentina, Endrick and Trent Alexander-Arnold were praised, while Andriy Lunin and Eduardo Camavinga were singled out after the collapse.
Mikel Arteta refused to discuss Vinicius Junior directly but said Arsenal are ‘very ambitious’ and expect more transfer movement, with the Real Madrid winger still linked.
Real Madrid are expected to spend heavily, with Diomandé tipped to cost 122M plus 10M in variables and Rodri close to 65M amid the club’s summer rebuild.
Vinicius Junior’s entourage have denied he agreed personal terms with Arsenal. Real Madrid still want a new deal, and the winger is said to prefer staying at the Bernabéu.
Real Madrid are prepared to sell Vinicius if contract talks collapse. The winger returns for pre-season with 1 year left, no new meeting scheduled, and Arsenal are watching.
Rodri is reportedly likely to wear No. 16 if his move to Real Madrid is completed, with growing confidence over the transfer despite talks with Manchester City still ongoing.
Valencia have made a formal enquiry to sign Franco Mastantuono on loan, with Real Madrid seeking a strong development plan, regular minutes and no purchase option.
Fulham are targeting Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch after deals for Gonzalo García and César Palacios, with talks advancing slowly and the 18-year-old keen on the move.
Sami Khedira said returning to Real Madrid under Jose Mourinho is 'a new old chapter', with the former midfielder expected to play a key dressing-room role in the new staff.
