Real Madrid hold firm on Tchouaméni, Mbappé condemns ‘brazen racism’
Kylian Mbappé, fresh from scoring France’s penalty in a 1-0 win over Paraguay, condemned senator Celeste Amarilla’s ‘brazen racism’ in a strong post on X, calling her ‘despicable’ and unworthy of office.
Castilla exits loom: keeper Fran Gonzalez likely loan, right-back David Jimenez set for sale with 50% rights kept, Manuel Angel to depart for La Liga, while Cesar Palacios does pre-season before a probable move.
Mourinho is considering Napoli’s Scott McTominay for midfield, an affordable €40m option he trusts from Manchester United days. Any move depends on a major midfield departure, with Camavinga linked.
Manchester United target Aurélien Tchouaméni, but Real Madrid would only consider offers near €100m and the midfielder wants to stay at the Bernabéu.
Jude Bellingham hit two and drove England to a famous Azteca win over Mexico. The Real Madrid midfielder earned more praise from Thomas Tuchel and is pivotal ahead of Norway in the quarters.
Luciano Spalletti is pressing Juventus to sign Brahim Díaz after his standout World Cup for Morocco, but the Real Madrid midfielder plans to stay and is contracted to 2027.
Adidas unveil new Predator and F50 colourways for the World Cup climax, to be worn by stars including Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, available from 8 July. www.livescore.com
Alf-Inge Haaland says ‘maybe’ to a future Real Madrid move for Erling, who is happy at Manchester City on a long deal. Any Bernabéu switch would need major squad reshaping with Mbappé and Vinícius Jr.
Madrid plan at least two defensive sales. Right-back set with Alexander-Arnold and Dumfries. Left-back crowded as Cucurella leads, Carreras stays, Fran Garcia likely to go, Mendy hard to sell. Asencio could exit at CB.
