Real Madrid weigh centre-back moves after Rüdiger deal

Report: Real Madrid still want a midfielder. Enzo Fernández keeps offering himself but Chelsea would demand around €140m. Mateus Fernandes and Kees Smit also under consideration.
Real Madrid confirm Bernardo Silva on a deal to 2028, joining after Mourinho’s return and Cucurella’s arrival as Los Blancos continue their transfer push.
Real Madrid extend Antonio Rüdiger for 1 year and, with Ibrahima Konaté set to join, target a ‘shock’ £80m bid for Man City’s Rúben Dias, a Mourinho priority. City aim to keep him under Maresca.
Report says Cucurella had an agreement with Atletico and was ‘very close’ to signing before Real Madrid accelerated, hijacking the deal and tying him down until 2032.
Report claims Mourinho wants a box striker, eyeing Vlahovic and Newcastle’s Nick Woltemade, and has floated a swap with a prominent Madrid player, though a deal looks unlikely.
Real Madrid notify UEFA of new evidence in the Negreira case, urge immediate resumption of disciplinary action and call for firm sanctions to protect competition integrity.
Real Madrid discuss Nico Paz’s future with Como as the 21-year-old prefers to stay in Italy for 1 more season and play Champions League football. Talks continue after Bernardo Silva’s arrival.
Kylian Mbappé scores twice in France’s 3-1 win over Senegal to become Les Bleus’ all-time top scorer. The Real Madrid forward now has 14 World Cup goals, two behind Miroslav Klose’s record of 16.
José Mourinho wants Sporting CP’s Gonçalo Inácio added to Real Madrid’s centre-back shortlist. The 24-year-old left-footer would cost around €60m, despite recent deals for Cucurella, Konaté and others.