Mourinho covets Bastoni as Inter demand €70m from Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho wants Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, but the Serie A club insist on a €70m valuation having already rejected Barcelona.
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Mourinho plans Özil-inspired role for Güler at Real Madrid
José Mourinho intends to construct his Real Madrid attack around Arda Güler, deploying the Turkish midfielder in a creative capacity reminiscent of Mesut Özil.
Real Madrid contact Manchester City to deny Rodri deal reports
Real Madrid have taken the unusual step of contacting Manchester City directly to dismiss reports of a pre-agreed deal for Rodri, though the Spain midfielder remains open to leaving the Etihad.
Fulham in Talks to Sign Real Madrid Forward Gonzalo García
Fulham are negotiating with Real Madrid to sign forward Gonzalo García, with head coach Álvaro Arbeloa leading the pursuit of his former academy player.
Roma fans mock retiring referee Anthony Taylor over 2023 Europa League final row
English referee Anthony Taylor has retired after 16 years in the Premier League, prompting bitter celebrations from Roma supporters who still blame him for their 2023 Europa League final defeat.
Alexander-Arnold Embraces Mourinho’s Intense Pre-Season Regime at Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold has described Real Madrid’s pre-season as “hot and very intense” as he works under José Mourinho for the first time at Valdebebas. The England defender is aiming to regain full fitness after acknowledging he had been “out of action for a long time.”
Michael Olise Eyes Real Madrid Move as Bayern Talks Loom
Michael Olise wants to join Real Madrid this summer, though Bayern Munich hope to extend his contract. Talks are scheduled after the World Cup.
Fiorentina Agree Terms for Real Madrid Teenager Valdepeñas But Timing Uncertain
Fiorentina have reached a verbal agreement with Real Madrid to sign 19-year-old defender Víctor Valdepeñas, though the Spanish club may delay the transfer to allow José Mourinho to assess him during pre-season.
Real Madrid Board Overrules Mourinho to Retain Pintus as Physical Trainer
Real Madrid’s hierarchy has intervened to keep Antonio Pintus as physical trainer, overriding José Mourinho’s reported preference for his own appointment in the role.
Mourinho begins second Real Madrid spell with first pre-season training
José Mourinho has formally begun his second spell as Real Madrid manager, leading his first training session at Valdebebas on Monday with a depleted squad due to World Cup commitments.