Real Madrid eye Hincapie and Bouaddi as Mourinho shapes squad
Ex-Madrid coach Lopez Caro urges signing Michael Olise, praising his talent and mentality, picturing ‘Olise, Vinicius, and Mbappe’ in attack. Bayern are reluctant to sell.
Live rumours: Real Madrid still dream of signing Erling Haaland, potentially moving if Vinicius Jr departs. Barcelona show interest in Benjamin Sesko, with Man United unwilling to sell.
Como to meet Madrid over Nico Paz. Madrid could sell for €60m despite €9m buy-back, with Inter keen. Paz prefers to stay at Como after Champions League qualification.
Madrid monitor Morocco and Lille star Ayyoub Bouaddi after World Cup MVP display vs Brazil, but Lille want at least €70m. Contract to 2029 and PSG interest strengthen Lille’s stance.
Madrid enquire about Arsenal’s Piero Hincapie as Mourinho seeks a left-footed CB-LB. Any move hinges on sales, with Raul Asencio among possible exits. Fee high after Arsenal’s €50m+ deal.
Thibaut Courtois says ‘this might be my last World Cup’ as he starts Belgium’s group games against Egypt and Iran.
Mourinho plans to keep Endrick central to Madrid’s attack, while targeting a traditional striker, a centre-back and a creative midfielder. Gonzalo Garcia’s future will be assessed in pre-season.
Kylian Mbappe, focused on Madrid and France at the World Cup, says a future MLS move is possible after talks with David Beckham, but keeps short-term goals in Europe.
Report claims Madrid will listen to €60m offers for Eduardo Camavinga, but he wants to stay and prove himself to Mourinho.
Madrid set for €7.5m windfall via 50% sell-on as ex-youth defender Mario Gila moves from Lazio to Napoli for €15m.
Castilla captain Manuel Angel, 22, is set to leave Real Madrid. Deportivo La Coruna show strong interest, with Madrid likely to keep future control via clause or loan still to be decided.
Alvaro Arbeloa, ex-Real Madrid player and Castilla coach, is close to becoming Fulham head coach on a three-year deal as talks on staff and squad planning near completion.
Real Madrid shift focus to Enzo Fernandez as Mourinho’s top midfield target after ending Olise pursuit. Enzo is open to a Bernabeu move, but Chelsea, backed by a 2032 deal and Xabi Alonso, resist.
After Nico Schlotterbeck’s ankle injury, Germany are set to start Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger for the remainder of the World Cup.
