Rebuilding Madrid, One Pass at a Time - The Transfers, Rumors & Lies Thread

This was our logic with the likes of Gvardiol, Konate, Upamecano etc. and now theyre unattainable. Sometimes you have to make a judgement. Advanced analytics on Diomande are fantastic. And he passes the eye test too.

Khusanov was a major fumble too. Kid's a monster.

 

Basically there are posters who never got over Mou leaving the first time around and have been calling for his return ever since.


I just scrolled past social media site claiming that his return IS a triumph/victory and THE proof the club admits it was wrong to have ever fired him the first time.


The complete revision of history of course will be that he’s the GOAT, greater than Carlo and Zidane (combined) and,;

if he had continued as coach the club would have not only won la decima in 2014 but re-peated in 2015;

Zidane’s 3-peat would have been 5 in a row from 2014-2018

and since he would never quit on the team like Zidane did the club would have kept winning the CL every year because after all he knew how to get the best out of Hazard unlike certain others for whom it’s already been established he’s better than.


THOSE TROPHIES WERE STOLEN FROM ME!!!!


Also he should be retiring after winning 12 straight trebles unfortunately mistakes and decisions were made outside of his control and here we are.

 

I would take Bastoni,the defense need big name with some experience.

We went from Ramos,Varane,Pepe.....peak Militao,Nacho,Rudiger,Alaba in his first season......to Asensio,Hujsen,Tchouameni as CB and the other finished players

There is no big name in this defense,no leadership....I would take both Bastoni and Gvardiol....sell the finished players and sell Asensio and Fran

 

Is Bastoni the idiot who got sent off for a Italy and cost them their World Cup place?

 

Until I see reporting that Gvardiol is unhappy and wants out, he is not worthy of even discussing here, as 24-year-old starter playing well for Man City with a contract until 2028.

 

If City lose the league and Pep does leave, expect a few players to follow, given they were poor last season aswell

 

Yes, players who played poorly, are old, or want out, none of which applies to Gvardiol it seems.

 

I would love Gvardiol in the team. Don't see it happening though. And if we're talking about City defenders Khusanov is also very good.

 

Saliba has won the PL.

Maybe we can approach him now.

 

🚨 BREAKING: Rodri is CRAZY about joining Real Madrid. @marca pic.twitter.com/KshXNifvG7

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 19, 2026

🚨 NEW: Real Madrid now believe that signing Rodri is POSSIBLE after Pep Guardiola’s departure.

The club has admired his profile for a LONG time: His leadership, tactical intelligence & the ability to control a game.

Rodri’s name is now STRONGER than ever at the club. @marca pic.twitter.com/kIR0zjhloE

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 19, 2026

🚨 Endrick says goodbye to Lyon. pic.twitter.com/d1uTEmq17e

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 19, 2026

🚨 JUST IN: José Mourinho saw SEVERAL WEAKNESSES in Real Madrid’s team in the match vs Benfica.

He believes that the squad is UNBALANCED, with too many players in some positions, while in other positions there is a lack of QUALITY depth.

He wants SIGNINGS. @marca pic.twitter.com/PBpSDFTv5x

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 19, 2026

🚨 JUST IN: José Mourinho LIKES Endrick. @FabrizioRomano ⭐️⏳ pic.twitter.com/Q1la7deyxj

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 19, 2026

 

🚨 JUST IN: José Mourinho wants TOTAL POWER at Real Madrid.

He wants to make decisions both on the pitch and in the dressing room without anyone interfering.

This is considered ESSENTIAL to control the squad. @marca pic.twitter.com/mZAlRPkHv4

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 19, 2026

🚨💣 BREAKING: Real Madrid have just PAID Benfica's €3m release clause for Mourinho.

He is now FREE to sign his contract with Real Madrid. @SkySport pic.twitter.com/YBuXOHkF2t

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) May 19, 2026

 

Yea. Only scenario where he could be available this summer is City getting relegated like Juve in 2006.

 

As much I think it’s impossible that City will be punished, Pep’s timing of his departure and lots of rumors of players looking for a lifeboat, there actually may be sanctions in store. I still think 90% chance they get away with it though.

 

As I remember it was close to 0 chance post the Prestianni incident, including my own feeling.

That kinda wiped the slate clean in my opinion but hey you’re entitled to your opinion

 

Mou will look to keep both Tcho and Fede before settling for lesser options imo. I buy Rodri or Bernardo as CM rumours more.

Can't count on Rodri to be sole DM for 50-60 games. Him playing alongside Tcho will give the defensive balance Mou would want given the profile of attackers we have.

Rodri - Tcho double pivot, Fede on the right helping TAA in big games, Jude AM.

 

Any insights on Gvardiol's tibial fracture injury from early this year? Do these injuries impact the player in the long run?

 

We're still pretending like Cama showed up at the club's door last season. It's the same line every year

 

I think Rodri to Madrid is happening and will look exactly as you say in the big games.

TAA is going to have to convince Mou he is not liability. I see TAA getting benched in big games.

My focus has been the CB situation. That is the big ? Who will be their big cb signing. And will they sign 1 or 2?

 

Which Muñoz?