Real Madrid weigh Rodri and Bastoni moves as Vinícius greets Cucurella
After Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final, Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos consoled a tearful Lionel Messi on the pitch.
Andriy Lunin trained indoors as a precaution after mild muscle fatigue. Real Madrid do not see the issue as serious, with the goalkeeper expected back soon in pre-season.
Real Madrid have ruled out a summer move for Michael Olise, calling any deal unfeasible amid Bayern’s stance, strong ties between the clubs and no sporting priority for another winger.
Real Madrid have ended interest in Enzo Fernández, judging Chelsea’s €150m price unjustified after concerns over his World Cup final red card and decision-making.
Real Madrid are monitoring Ferran Torres as a right-wing option amid his Barcelona contract uncertainty, though PSG lead the race.
Ramon Alvarez reports Madrid doubt the Mbappé-Bellingham-Vinícius fit after limited cohesion. Mourinho wants clarity as Vinícius’s renewal stalls, with a sale this summer not ruled out.
Alexis Mac Allister’s camp have reportedly offered the Liverpool midfielder to Real Madrid as he eyes an Anfield exit.
Vinícius Jr congratulated new teammate Marc Cucurella on Spain’s 1-0 World Cup win over Argentina, posting ‘Congratulations and welcome Cucu!!!’ as the left-back prepares to join up at Valdebebas.
Ferland Mendy has returned to grass training 71 days after surgery. Mourinho plans to count on the Real Madrid left-back, though he may be out until November.
Como are pushing to sign Castilla midfielder Cesar Palacios, with Cesc Fàbregas reviving talks. Fulham have shown interest but made no formal approach.
Real Madrid remain interested in Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with Mourinho keen on the Spaniard after his standout title-winning season, though Arsenal are unlikely to sell easily.
Lionel Messi was named Transfermarkt’s World Cup Player of the Tournament, despite Argentina losing the final to Spain and Messi missing out on the official Golden Ball.
Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham are shortlisted for FIFA’s Goal of the Tournament, alongside Barcelona’s Ferran Torres and Lionel Messi, after standout World Cup strikes.
Rodrygo is ahead of schedule after ACL and meniscus surgery, with medical clearance expected in January. The Real Madrid forward has also risen to fourth in the captaincy order.
Arda Güler returned to Real Madrid pre-season under José Mourinho after World Cup duty with Türkiye, having scored once in three group games before their early exit.
Winners: Mbappé, Bellingham, Cucurella. Losers: Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, Federico Valverde after underwhelming World Cup campaigns.
Madrid’s pursuit of Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni faces Al Hilal interest. Any move depends on outgoings, including Raúl Asencio, while Inter value the centre-back at about €75m.
Fabrizio Romano says Florentino Pérez is not convinced about signing Rodri, cooling Real Madrid’s move despite the midfielder’s desire to join after being named World Cup Player of the Tournament.
