Real Madrid weigh Olise move as Mourinho assesses youngsters
Club chiefs applaud Mourinho’s hard-line start: intensive sessions, earlier arrivals and hands-on drills. He helped lure Marc Cucurella and aims to restore unity before stars like Mbappé and Bellingham return.
Sixteen-year-old midfielder Cherif Fofana earns Mourinho’s praise at Valdebebas, drawing ‘special impact’ reviews and Kanté comparisons after a surprise call-up to Real Madrid first-team training.
Wrexham Women enter the Champions League qualifiers and dream of hosting Real Madrid at the Racecourse if they progress, starting with FC Pyunik in the first round.
Mbappé and France fail 2-0 to Spain in the semi-final as La Roja keep a sixth clean sheet. Madrid target Marc Cucurella’s block deflects a Mbappé effort wide, heightening scrutiny on Madrid’s star.
Report suggests Rodri is very keen on Madrid after a strong World Cup, fitting Mourinho’s midfield needs, though Perez is cautious over investing heavily in a 30-year-old after knee injury.
Endrick returns from Lyon loan aiming to stay at Real Madrid, but Roma monitor a possible loan. Mourinho will decide his role as Mbappé’s backup or right wing option in pre-season.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham appears to slap Argentina’s Valentin Barco amid England’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final loss after goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez overturned Anthony Gordon’s opener.
Onda Cero say Rabiot was offered to Real Madrid but the club declined to pursue, effectively closing the door while Milan plan to keep him under Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 double pivot.
Valverde named first captain, with Vinicius vice-captain, Courtois third and Rodrygo fourth. He calls the armband a ‘great honour’ and vows to protect Madrid’s values as Mourinho’s new era begins.
Camavinga, Raul Asencio and Franco Mastantuono aim to impress Mourinho in pre-season to avoid exits, with Konaté’s arrival and potential defensive signings increasing competition at Real Madrid.
Bayern’s Michael Olise reportedly decides he wants to join Real Madrid this summer, with Madrid targeting a record transfer despite Bayern insisting he is not for sale.
World Cup exposes Madrid issues: lack of deep-lying playmaker, Tchouaméni struggles, mixed signings as Konaté and Bernardo disappoint, while Cucurella and Dumfries impress. Key stars like Mbappé falter.
After Argentina’s equaliser, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham is caught saying ‘it’s the middle of the goal’, echoing Gary Neville’s criticism of Jordan Pickford in England’s 2-1 semi-final defeat.
Dean Huijsen faces a defining season at Real Madrid after errors and Spain omission, with Konaté signed and more centre-backs targeted as Mourinho overhauls the defence.
Report claims no deal yet with Vinicius, raising 2027 exit fears. If he leaves, Real Madrid could pivot to Erling Haaland as marquee forward, keeping wage policy firm amid stalled talks.
No football details provided beyond England kit promotion, so no Real Madrid update to report.
