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

There was a conversation between Mourinho and Nico Paz.

Right now, it's more likely he'll stay at Como for another year.

Arsenal were also interested in Nico, but he wants to stay with Fàbregas.

With @Bocatto_Daniel

Hubo una charla entre Mourinho y Nico Paz.

Ahora mismo, más probable que siga un año más en el Como.

El Arsenal también se interesó por Nico, pero él quiere seguir con Fábregas.

Con @Bocatto_Daniel https://t.co/7lscrrztcb

— Rodra (@Rodra10_97) June 15, 2026

 

Wise decision.

Unless Guler or Bellingham leave, I don't see him ever coming back and that's a shame but he's too good to be a sub.

He doesn't do the Tamandua celebration and isn't the Adidas poster boy but imo he's a much more effective AM than Bellingham..

 

We need to figure out the Bellingham problem. Until then there's a log jam in the lineup.

Granted I think it's easy to shuffle these players around but no one wants to play where they're best utilized.

 

Rudiger extension confirmed. I was half expecting it to fall through with all the Schlotterbeck/Dias rumors.

Rudiger Konate Huijsen Asencio Militao. Asencio must be on the way out if we sign another cb. Too many players for 2 positions.

 

We will see how Paz will do it in world cup.I expect him to be a starter for Argentina.Argentina is stronger team than Brasil if you ask me.

 

Jesus what a picky bunch of. Who you expect to sign? Every best player in every position? All these signings make sense, i for one - approve.

 

A starter for Argentina where?

At right wing over Messi? In midfield over their preferred trio of MacAllister, Enzo, and De Paul? Striker over Lautaro? Left wing over Alvarez or Almada?

Paz isn’t starting for Argentina.

 

It's simple, either he starts at AM or try to find a new club for him. Or he has to accept being rotated more.

 

Two of them don't have knees and one is a jackass. Konate, for me, is a horror show..then you have Heidi..

 

🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid have completed the signing of 16 year old Ghanaian winger Clifford Nana.

He used to play at La Masia until 2023. @alvaro_esteban6 ✅⚪️ pic.twitter.com/wUG5AiIeUk

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 16, 2026

 

Coming days = 4 months

 

🚨 JUST IN: Enrique Riquelme tried to bring Mikel Arteta to Real Madrid if he won the presidential elections. @HandofArsenal pic.twitter.com/MvuC3rOoan

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 15, 2026

 

🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid plan to sign a TOP-CLASS midfielder. @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/Ev8Wx2SsqG

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid are considering these names for CB:

• Nico Schlotterbeck
• Rúben Dias
• Alessandro Bastoni@MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/C5ghdA6FCi

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Kees Smit could be another option for Real Madrid. His asking price is €60M.

Real Madrid APPEALS to the player and Jorge Mendes is handling his transfer, if Real Madrid make a move, the agent could play a DECISIVE ROLE. @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/OFx61TENNN

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: José Mourinho REALLY LIKES Franco Mastantuono.

The manager has A LOT of FAITH in him.

The club is UNLIKELY to ask him to go on loan. @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/vuKXR6Nhy3

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Eduardo Camavinga’s camp say that a departure is IMPOSSIBLE.

José Mourinho does not see him as untouchable, but the player does NOT want to leave. @MarioCortegana @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/epehA2VOwh

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

 

🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid options for midfield:

• Enzo Fernández
• Mateus Fernandes
• Kees Smit could emerge as an option@MarioCortegana pic.twitter.com/imYxXcKe29

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 JUST IN: Real Madrid signing a STRIKER has NOT been ruled out.

For that to happen, several players would have to leave, one could be Gonzalo García, and the deal would have to fit within the budget, which makes this option highly unlikely. @MarioCortegana pic.twitter.com/gkm6mdnSn0

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Dani Ceballos wants to leave Real Madrid on a FREE.

However, Real Madrid want to receive money from his sale. @MarioCortegana pic.twitter.com/S9kMKQulRM

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 CONFIRMED: José Mourinho and Real Madrid want these players to LEAVE:

• Raúl Asencio
• Ferland Mendy
• Fran García
• Dani Ceballos

However, Mendy and Asencio want to STAY, while Ceballos wants to leave on a FREE. @MarioCortegana pic.twitter.com/aaqoRAxhrm

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

 

🚨 JUST IN: Sources close to Álvaro Carreras say that he remains COMMITTED to succeeding at Real Madrid.

However, they also make it CLEAR that the player did NOT join Real Madrid to be a BACK-UP. @GuillermoRai_ @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/WiJn8y0XJE

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 JUST IN: Ferland Mendy’s close people are CONFIDENT that he can work his way back into the team. @GuillermoRai_ @TheAthleticFC pic.twitter.com/SMN4h3zcOV

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Real Madrid will ANNOUNCE Antonio Rüdiger's renewal TODAY. @FabrizioRomano pic.twitter.com/JcryMooWB7

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

 

Next week there should be a leak who'd have he gone for after Klopp and Arteta rejections.

 

Signing a striker is not a priority, but it has not been completely ruled out either. For that to happen, several players would have to leave (one of whom could be Gonzalo Garcia) and the deal would have to fit within the budget, which makes this option highly unlikely.

Will Real Madrid aim for another big signing after their failed Alvarez bid?

It’s still unclear, but the plan is to sign a top-class midfielder, which would require a significant investment.

Which players could be leaving?

Madrid need to sell players to free up squad places and have more funds for signings.

With the departures of Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, the four signings already made and the return of Endrick (whom Mourinho also wants to see playing on the right wing), the squad currently has 27 players — 26 for official purposes, as Franco Mastantuono was registered with the reserve team, Real Madrid Castilla. La Liga regulations allow for the registration of 25 players.

Garcia wanted to join Bournemouth in the winter transfer window and will be weighing up his options this time around. Ceballos, whose contract expires in 2027, will seek to leave for the third consecutive summer, but wants to do so on a free transfer, while Madrid aim to receive money for his departure.

Madrid would consider a loan move for Mastantuono. The Argentine’s priority is to stay, and his camp has made this clear to those who have enquired about his situation. He would only seek a move if the club tells him to, something that seems unlikely as sources close to Mourinho indicate that he is a player he likes a lot and has faith in.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/73...hared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta

 

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea are considering ÁLVARO CARRERAS. @diarioas pic.twitter.com/8HnsvpKYvI

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 16, 2026

 

Carreras doesn't yet know directly what plans Real Madrid has for him, but the club is clear that he 's not untouchable. He's Mourinho's preferred choice to provide competition for Cucurella, but Fran García could also fill that role. And of course, he's also being considered for a move.

According to journalist Simon Phillips, who published the story in England, and as AS has confirmed, the Galician full-back's name has entered Chelsea 's shortlist. It's merely an exploratory approach, testing the waters in terms of the potential transfer fee and the player's availability. But it's a less high-profile approach than it might seem. New Stamford Bridge manager Xabi Alonso knows Carreras very well, and above all, he would have no problem adapting to English football culture.

https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-chelsea-se-fija-en-carreras-f202606-n/

 

2066805892276711731 is not a valid tweet id

Do it

 

No legit source linking RM to him though. This Universal page posted it without any source with Stake ad for clicks.

 

JFD:

Nico Paz informs Real Madrid that he wants to stay at Como

The Argentine international prefers to continue for another season under the orders of Cesc Fàbregas, especially since the team will be playing in the Champions League

The player and club officials spoke weeks ago, before the upheaval that led to the presidential elections and Mourinho's arrival, about the possibility of his return. Now, everything has changed, and both sides understood that a change to the original plan was best . Mourinho also hasn't been able to assire the playing time he seeks and desires, so the decision is now final.

https://as.com/futbol/primera/nico-...adrid-que-quiere-seguir-en-el-como-f202606-n/

 

Mario said Mou asked for Cucurella when Gvardiol decided to renew and Calafiori talks weren't progressing. Schlotterbeck and Bastoni are options for CB, but Asencio doesn't want to leave. Wonder if we will sell Carreras to Chelsea and have Schlotterbeck or Bastoni as LB in certain matchups.