Barcelona have intensified their efforts to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Manchester City midfielder Rodri. City still hope the World Cup-winning Spain captain will agree to a new contract after moving into the final year of his current deal. However, the club are reportedly prepared to let him leave for around £60m. Real […]
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Real Madrid’s pursuit of Diomande highlights their strategy of recruiting exceptional young players before they enter the prime of their careers. Despite being only 19, the Ivory Coast winger is already regarded as one of football’s brightest prospects because of his remarkable speed, close control, imagination and influence in attack. Diomande drew attention from several […]
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Vinícius Júnior appears to be enjoying the early stages of working with Real Madrid’s new manager, José Mourinho, despite continuing uncertainty over the Brazilian forward’s future at the Bernabéu. The 26-year-old, a central figure in Madrid’s attack during recent seasons, spoke positively after his second pre-season session with Mourinho, even as reports continue to connect […]
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Fulham have completed the signings of Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios from Real Madrid, with both players agreeing five-year contracts. Garcia, 22, featured 39 times for the Spanish club last season and registered eight goals across all competitions. The forward earned his first senior Spain appearance in June and will link up again with Fulham’s […]
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Vinicius rejoined his club on Monday for his first pre-season training session and medical checks after representing Brazil at the World Cup. This week marks the forward’s first time working under Jose Mourinho, and people close to the Portuguese coach suggest he wants the winger to pledge his long-term future to Real. Vinicius is also […]
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A fresh-looking Aston Villa side will emerge under Unai Emery this season. Tuesday’s 4-2 loss against Real Sociedad will have frustrated their demanding head coach, although he still has ample time to sharpen the Europa League champions before the new season begins. With Brian Madjo, George Hemmings and Modou Cisse all expected to remain involved […]
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Zinedine Zidane, the former Real Madrid boss, has officially been appointed head coach of the French national team. Didier Deschamps brought his 14-year tenure, the longest of any France manager, to an end after his team lost to Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup. Zidane, who lifted the World Cup with France […]
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Manchester City remain confident that Rodri will agree to a contract extension, although they are preparing for potential offers from Real Madrid and other clubs interested in the midfielder. Rodri’s current agreement runs until June next year, and he has yet to accept the new terms City offered some time ago. Discussions with the 30-year-old […]
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People familiar with Real’s plans say senior dealmakers Jose Angel and Juni Calafat have monitored Diomande for roughly five years, although his displays at the World Cup did not prompt an immediate response. PSG had previously led the pursuit of the Ivory Coast international, but stepped aside after Real formally entered the race, confirming their […]
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Arsenal are considering a surprise move for Real Madrid forward Vinícius Júnior. The London club have made contact regarding the Brazilian, whose current deal at the Bernabéu has only one year left to run. Talks over a possible transfer remain at an early stage. Vinícius scored 22 times for Real last season and added four […]
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