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Manchester City want €80 million to sell Rodri to Real Madrid -report
Real Madrid have decided to go after Rodri Hernández, but Manchester City want at least €80 million to let the Spanish midfielder go, according to a report from Es Radio’s Sergio Valentin. On the other hand, Real Madrid has capped its offer for the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball winner at €60 million, so the […]
Diomande signing for Real Madrid not tied to Vinicius’ departure -report
Real Madrid are closing in on an agreement for Red Bull Leipzig star Yan Diomande. Los Blancos seem set to spend around €120 million to sign the young attacker but that move is not tied to Vinicius Junior leaving the club this summer, according to a report from AS. Vinicius and Real Madrid have yet […]
I Prefer Not To Speak: 26 Jul. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. I Prefer Not To Speak No Words. Yesterday, […]
On Vinicius, Diomande, and the dominoes of this transfer window
I was not planning on writing anything today, but, like every year, I plan to go on family holiday at the worst possible time when transfers are bound to happen. Shame on me. (To my defense, there is literally no ideal time in this industry to take a break. You would think after the World […]
Arsenal Monitoring Vinicius as Contract Talks Stall While Real Madrid’s Summer Plans Continue to Evolve
Arsenal are closely monitoring Vinicius Junior’s contract situation at Real Madrid as the Premier League club explores the possibility of making a move for the Brazilian winger if renewal talks fail to produce an agreement. According to reports from The Athletic, Arsenal have identified Vinicius as one of their priority attacking targets. While no formal […]
Vinicius, Real Madrid expected to resume contract talks this Monday as Arsenal’s interest looms -report
Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior are expected to resume their negotiations over a contract extension when the Brazilian attacker rejoins the squad in Madrid this upcoming Monday. In that context, Arsenal are seriously considering making a move for the attacker this summer knowing that Real Madrid will not want to lose the player as a […]
Real Madrid closing in on Yan Diomandé as agreement nears
Real Madrid are moving quickly to complete the signing of Yan Diomandé. According to multiple reports, Los Blancos have already reached an agreement with the player and are now finalizing a deal with RB Leipzig. There is growing optimism that the transfer could be completed in the coming days. The reports claim Madrid’s opening offer […]
Fran González close to Sevilla move
Real Madrid goalkeeper Fran González is closing in on a move to Sevilla, according to Ramón Álvarez de Mon. The 20-year-old is regarded as one of the brightest goalkeeping prospects to come through La Fábrica in recent years and has already made his senior debut for Real Madrid. With Thibaut Courtois firmly established as the […]
Arsenal keen on Vinícius – report
Premier League Champions Arsenal are keen on a move for Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. – according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. Ornstein reported on Saturday that the Brazil international, 26, sits high on a list of forwards the Premier League champions are weighing as they look to strengthen their attack. Nothing is advanced. There […]
A brief history of Real Madrid vs. Deportivo La Coruña
Real Madrid go back to Riazor on August 12 to play in the Teresa Herrera Trophy. The tournament dates to 1946, is organized by the city of A Coruña, and is played at Riazor in mid-August. Deportivo host it every year and have won it 26 times. Real Madrid sit second on that list with […]
Manchester City expect an offer from Real Madrid for Rodri -report
Real Madrid’s interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández is very real and the British club are bracing for a Madrid offer, according to a report from TalkSport’s Ben Jacobs. Manchester City are still hoping to keep Rodri past this summer but the Spanish midfielder wants to leave the club for both football and family […]
6 takeaways from a brief glimpse of Real Madrid 1-0 Alcorcón
Madridistas got their first look at Jose Mourinho 2.0’s Real Madrid as the side took on Primera RFEF opponents AD Alcorcón at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano on Friday evening, with Dani Yáñez scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot. The first 20 minutes of action were open for journalists and […]
Real Madrid step up pursuit of RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande
Real Madrid have reportedly accelerated their pursuit of RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, with multiple outlets claiming the club has opened negotiations over a deal for the highly rated 19-year-old. According to Bild, Madrid have already submitted an opening offer worth around €100 million, though Leipzig rejected the proposal. The Bundesliga side are believed to […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: How Will Jose Mourinho Form His Real Madrid Starting XI?
AUDIO: VIDEO: On this episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani hops on Zoom to answer questions like: Did you enjoy this podcast? Get a ton of bonus content exclusive on Patreon.com/ManagingMadrid. The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. […]
Real Madrid send in offer for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande – report
Real Madrid have sent in an official offer to RB Leipzig to sign highly-rated winger, Yan Diomande, on Friday night, according to widespread reports in Europe. A very busy Friday that saw Rodri’s news break out earlier during the day, Mario Cortegana and David Ornstein of The Athletic were among the first ones to report […]
Nonchalantly Busy: 25 Jul. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. Business is BOOMING!!!! Yan Diomande. We’re just going […]
Real Madrid now confident about signing Rodri -report
Real Madrid have changed their minds and are now pursuing Manchester City midfielder Rodri Hernández, according to a report from The Athletic. The club is, in fact, confident about that transfer saga and even operating on the basis that the midfielder will be a Real Madrid player this upcoming season, per that same report from […]
Mourinho deploys 4-2-3-1 formation in Real Madrid’s first friendly
Real Madrid are currently playing their first friendly of the preseason stage against Alcorcón and coach José Mourinho deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation with Camavinga and Cestero in the midfield line, Güler as the number 10 behind Gonzalo and Valero and Mastantuono on the wings. Alexander-Arnold started at the right-back spot, with Huijsen and Asencio as […]
Maresca shows confidence: Rodri will join Man City training after surgery and holidays
Newly appointed Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca shared his thoughts on the ongoing transfer rumours surrounding Rodri and Real Madrid. His statements might come across rather deflating for the Real Madrid fans who want to see Rodri at the Bernabeu. “Around big players there is always speculation. I’m not worried about that, I think it’s […]
Zidane set to be announced as Mbappé and Tchouameni’s new France coach on Tuesday
Zinédine Zidane will be officially presented as the new France head coach on Tuesday, with the French Football Federation calling a press conference to confirm the appointment. According to reports, the 54-year-old has signed a contract with Les Bleus running until mid-2030. The FFF published a statement which did not mention Zidane by name, mirroring […]
Real Madrid will face Ferencvaros on August 8th
Real Madrid have announced that they will face Ferencvaros on August 8th in a friendly which will be played at the Groupama Arena in Budapest. Real Madrid is scheduled to play a preparatory match against Ferencváros on Saturday, August 8, at 7:00 p.m. Mourinho’s squad will travel to Budapest, Hungary, for the friendly encounter at […]
Daily Thread: 24 Jul. 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. A Short Daily Thread More on Rodri. The […]
Arda Güler: One Of The Bright Spots Of Real Madrid’s Season, Ready To Take Another Leap
These observations — where I look at Real Madrid’s history, its players on loan, Castilla, tactical tidbits, and other relevant thoughts — are now a regular thing. All previous editions can be found here. Just over two years ago, in January of 2024, Arda Güler — after an injury-riddled start to his Real Madrid career — finally […]
Real Madrid unveil dark green away kit for the 2026-27 season
Real Madrid have officially revealed their new away kit for the 2026-27 campaign, completing the club’s matchday collection after previously launching the home strip ahead of the new season. The new adidas design features a dark green base with off-white accents, reviving a color combination that has appeared in the club’s history while giving it […]
Managing Madrid Podcast: How to get the best of Arda and Jude. PLUS: Rodri, Olise, and…. Who is the GOAT (objectively)?
On this Members-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete discuss: CLICK HERE FOR ACCESS Thanks for being a Member. We hope you enjoy the show! The site is run by a small team that works tirelessly around the clock to make it into what it is today. Your contributions will […]
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