Real Madrid moves: Cucurella praise, Nmecha tracked
Thibaut Courtois recalls Mourinho once benching him at Chelsea but welcomes his ‘very direct’ style at Real Madrid. The 34-year-old aims to retire at the Bernabéu, contract to 2027.
Jose Mourinho targets Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha to reinforce Real Madrid’s midfield, but he is tied to 2030 and his €70m clause only activates in 2027. City and United also track him.
Real Madrid aim to resolve Dani Ceballos’ exit swiftly. The 29-year-old prefers Real Betis, with Ajax also pushing. One year left on his deal, club seek clarity to progress summer plans.
Report links Real Madrid with Manchester City captain Ruben Dias, viewed by Jose Mourinho for leadership, though City are unlikely sellers. Matheus Nunes also mentioned but not for sale.
Real Madrid eye Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck, with a reported €50-60m clause for select clubs. Mourinho is a fan as Madrid keep reshaping their defence after signing Marc Cucurella.
Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hails Marc Cucurella’s switch to Real Madrid on a six-year deal to 2032, saying: ‘It’s good news. If he’s happy, I’m happy.’
Fabrizio Romano says Cucurella’s signing means ‘certainly no Calafiori’ to Real Madrid. Madrid held talks with agents but made no offer, with Gvardiol the profile they wanted.
Ben Jacobs reports Enzo Fernández wants to join Real Madrid after Cucurella’s move. Chelsea would sell for about £120m, with Madrid weighing midfield options.
Real Madrid scout Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, with Zidane’s endorsement after standout displays, including v Brazil. Arsenal, Chelsea and PSG also monitor the midfielder.
Chelsea show interest in Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras after Cucurella’s arrival threatens his place. Xabi Alonso reportedly wants a natural left-back to compete in his squad.
Real Madrid sign 15-year-old Sevilla goalkeeper Ricardo Borrero on an initial one-year deal with options for two more, bolstering La Fabrica’s pipeline.
AS: Real Madrid expect at least €60m from La Fabrica-linked deals, potentially near €100m, with Victor Munoz’s Newcastle move key and sell-on clauses boosting revenue.
Real Madrid extend Antonio Rudiger’s deal to 2027. The defender vows to ‘turn things around’, embraces recent setbacks, and pledges leadership under Jose Mourinho. ‘Now more than ever. ¡Hala Madrid!’
Barcelona to earn about €1.35m via FIFA’s solidarity mechanism from Marc Cucurella’s €55m move to Real Madrid, with Espanyol, Getafe and Brighton also receiving smaller sums.
Real Madrid join Arsenal and Manchester United for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, reportedly backed by Jose Mourinho. Madrid could move before window closes.
Nico Paz opts to stay at Como for another season for minutes under Cesc Fabregas. Real Madrid will not trigger the buyback now amid Mourinho’s arrivals and fierce competition.
Sami Khedira, 39, is close to joining Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid staff as assistant coach, with terms still to be agreed, per reports.
Jose Mourinho could use Endrick on the right wing, with Mbappe central and Vinicius Jr. on the left. Rodrygo’s layoff and Mastantuono’s uncertainty open a path as Endrick cuts in on his left.
