Real Madrid sell Fran García, Tchouaméni agrees new deal
Jose Mourinho seeks another centre-back after Konaté, Cucurella and Dumfries arrivals. Targets include Rúben Dias, Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapié, with moves linked to outgoings.
Aurélien Tchouaméni agrees a new Real Madrid contract to 2031, ending talk of an exit and securing the midfielder’s long-term future at the Bernabéu.
Lamine Yamal praises Belgium and Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois as ‘one of the best in the world’ before Spain’s World Cup quarter-final, acknowledging his shot-stopping threat.
Leeds’ free-agent history includes ex-Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, Spain international Pablo Hernández and academy product Sam Byram.
Jose Mourinho returns to Madrid tomorrow to set up pre-season, assess Gonzalo Garcia, Franco Mastantuono and Thiago Pitarch, and shape the squad after signings Cucurella, Konate, Dumfries and Bernardo Silva.
Madrid fund Mourinho’s rebuild by raising £92m from fringe sales, led by Nico Paz to Como for £51m. Further sums come via Victor Munoz, Mario Gila, Alvaro Rodriguez and Mario Martin, with more income possible.
Galatasaray target Franco Mastantuono for the No 10 role as the 18-year-old seeks minutes after a tough debut year at Madrid. Fulham and Villarreal have also shown interest, with Mourinho to decide his future.
Real Madrid sell Fran García to Real Betis on a permanent deal after Cucurella’s arrival. The left-back signs in Seville until 2030, with Madrid thanking him for ‘dedication and exemplary behaviour’.
England’s Morgan Rogers hails Jude Bellingham’s World Cup form after a quick-fire brace vs Mexico, calling him ‘key in big moments’. Mourinho plans to give him more attacking freedom at Real Madrid.
Dortmund chief Watzke says Erling Haaland ‘loves Real Madrid’ and may join in 2-3 years, though not now. City deny a release clause and hold a long contract as Haaland shines with seven World Cup goals.
Thiago Pitarch, standout for Spain U19s with five assists, is favourite for tournament MVP ahead of the final. The Real Madrid midfielder chose Spain over Morocco and has become central to La Rojita’s run.
Fabinho, now at Al-Ittihad, says a Real Madrid return would appeal, calling them ‘the best club in the world’ after his Brazil World Cup involvement.
Fulham boss Álvaro Arbeloa targets Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García after Raúl Jiménez’s exit. Mourinho will assess García and Franco Mastantuono in pre-season before deciding on loans or sales.
Real Madrid’s Juvenil A host Santiago Wanderers in the U-20 Intercontinental Cup at the Bernabéu on 19 September, the tournament’s first European final, aiming to set an attendance record.
Report: Eduardo Camavinga is the only Madrid midfielder considered sellable. Mourinho deems him last in the rotation and the club want at least €80m, though the player does not want to leave.
