Real Madrid pay €15m for Mourinho, Alvarez bid rejected
Real Madrid confirm a €150m offer for Julián Álvarez, which Atlético Madrid reject, referring to his release clause. Álvaro Arbeloa departs Madrid, paving the way for José Mourinho’s return.
La Liga chief Javier Tebas says Florentino Pérez won well but 35% opposition shows “a different Real Madrid” has emerged, urging reflection after the presidential election.
Real Madrid pay €15m to trigger Jose Mourinho’s clause at Benfica. Florentino Pérez fulfils campaign vow as Mourinho returns, with Ibrahima Konaté set to arrive on a free and Denzel Dumfries signed after his €20m clause was activated.
Jose Mourinho has asked Madrid to consider free agent Bernardo Silva after talks with Jorge Mendes and club chiefs, with Barcelona and Atlético Madrid also in the race as the Portuguese weighs options.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has struggled to displace Dani Carvajal at Real Madrid and, with Denzel Dumfries arriving under Jose Mourinho, has been linked by Teddy Sheringham to Arsenal. The player insists he will stay.
Vinícius Jr will stay at Madrid for 2026-27 regardless, but if no renewal is agreed he plans to leave as a free agent. Talks stalled after wage demands eased, with negotiations set to resume after the World Cup.
Transfermarkt values place Jude Bellingham 9th at €130m and Arda Güler 20th. Vinícius Júnior is 7th at €140m, with Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland leading at €200m.
Live window updates: Arsenal are favourites for Julián Álvarez, while Real Madrid eye Riccardo Calafiori among targets.
Discussion on Madrid’s squad decisions under Jose Mourinho after a trophyless season, assessing who to keep or move on.
Antonio Rüdiger signs a one-year extension to 2027 after accepting Madrid’s over-30 policy. Another renewal could be revisited next summer despite outside interest and plans to add Ibrahima Konaté.
Madrid extend their Adidas kit deal until 2034, adding eight years to 2028. Florentino Pérez hails it as “the most important in the history of football”, cementing a partnership running since 1998.
Real Madrid are not moving for Erling Haaland despite election chatter. Florentino Pérez plans a club-record bid for a non-Premier League midfielder. Haaland has expressed affection for Leeds United but is set to stay at Manchester City.
Agent Jorge Mendes says Joao Neves and Vitinha were never an option and are non-negotiable at PSG, cooling Real Madrid’s hopes amid links following the rejected €150m Julián Álvarez bid.
Real Madrid scout Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori, who previously played under Jose Mourinho at Roma. Mourinho is also keen on West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, per reports.
