Real Madrid set goalkeeper plan as Mourinho starts pre-season
Madrid will not sign a goalkeeper after Courtois’ minor injury. Courtois is expected fit for La Liga start, Lunin stays trusted No 2, with Fran Gonzalez set for a loan and Javi Navarro moving to Castilla.
Fulham bid to loan Real Madrid’s 18-year-old Franco Mastantuono. Alvaro Arbeloa wants a reunion, but Jose Mourinho will assess him in pre-season before deciding. Livescore
Rumours: Real Madrid links to Michael Olise and Álvaro Carreras interest from Chelsea rebuffed. City eye Valverde for €100m+, while Madrid also named in moves for Fabián Ruiz and Adam Wharton.
Fiorentina are exploring a deal for 18-year-old Thiago Pitarch, with a 50-50 rights model and buy-back clauses. With midfield competition rising, Madrid will decide between a loan or sale with control.
Real Madrid ask the judge for Barcelona’s 2010-2018 compliance files and Civil Guard documents, and urge UEFA to strip titles won during the Negreira period as they intensify legal action.
Harry Kane defends Jude Bellingham after Tuchel’s ‘lucky’ remark v Norway, accusing broadcasters of trying to create division as England prepare for Argentina.
FIFA to pay Real Madrid about $2.7m via the Club Benefits Programme for 15 World Cup players, with amounts based on days released. Sum is below 2022 but adds to modest off-season income.
José Mourinho drafted 16-year-old defensive midfielder Cherif Fofana into his first Real Madrid senior training, rewarding the U17 standout amid a short-handed pre-season group.
Manchester City asked about Federico Valverde. Madrid set a €100m floor and will listen only if he seeks to leave. Mourinho is reported to be a strong admirer and ready to back him as captain despite recent turmoil with Tchouameni.
José Mourinho led his first Real Madrid session at Valdebebas, driving an intense workout with first-team players and academy prospects as pre-season under the new era began.
Claude Makelele tips Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or, calling him the closest to Ronaldo Nazario, and backs Jose Mourinho’s return while urging Trent Alexander-Arnold to thrive under him.
Real Madrid agree €8m sale of 19-year-old Victor Valdepenas to Fiorentina, inserting a 50% sell-on. Mourinho approves move after brief consideration, continuing profitable academy exits.
