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Xabi Alonso defended Kylian Mbapp p and Vin cius J nior after Mbapp p handed Vin cius a penalty that was saved in Real Madrid's 4-0 win.
Chelsea have been chasing Camavinga for some time, a player they've always liked but who hasn't quite settled in at Madrid. However, his strong performance, even playing as a right winger, has put the London club on his trail again, and in recent hours, there's even been talk within the English club of possible offers of between 70 and 75 million euros.
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to pay as much as 100m to ensure they win the race for the transfer of Juventus attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz. The Turkey international has shone during his time in Serie A, establishing himself as one of the finest young talents in Europe at the moment. As previously reported, Yildiz is on the radar of top clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, but it now seems that Real Madrid are stepping up their interest.
Former Real Madrid and Everton winger Royston Drenthe is in hospital after suffering a stroke. The 38-year-old ex-Netherlands international was admitted to hospital on Friday. The news was announced by FC de Rebellen, an agency which represents former footballers including Drenthe. A statement read: "Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke. "Drenthe is currently receiving good care and is in good hands. The team and those involved hope for a speedy recovery."
The 25-year-old will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he could be on the move in the coming months. He has not renewed his contract with the German club yet. According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid were keen on securing his signature, but they believe that the German defender is heading to Liverpool instead.
Barça have been monitoring the Tijuana attacking midfielder's progress for some time, and a source told ESPN that Mora has "strong potential and really interesting characteristics." However, the same source also acknowledged that "at 16, Mora may still need some room to grow" to know if he can succeed at a big club. Madrid share the same opinion with a source telling ESPN that it is still premature to know whether Mora "will become a top player" that can fit in at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Despite Madrid's name being associated with Upamecano, especially in Germany, the truth is that Real Madrid consider their option to sign him to be very remote and unviable . Firstly, because at Chamartín they believe the player wants to renew with Bayern, but is interested in having big names associated with him so he can get more money, something that already happened with Davies.
Dean Huijsen has an injury and has withdrawn from the National Team squad to play the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches against Georgia in Elche and Bulgaria in Valladolid. The Real Madrid defender arrived with symptoms of muscle fatigue on Monday night. On Tuesday he did not train and his club was informed that the evolution was not positive, and on Wednesday morning he underwent a medical test that confirms a muscle injury of which Real Madrid has already been informed. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Real Madrid already boast one of the most fearsome attacks in world football - but the 15-time European champions are keen to further bolster their frontline with another big name. Superstar forwards Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior have plundered a combined 19 goals for the Spanish giants in the opening 10 matches of the season, helping the LaLiga club to nine wins.
Real Madrid have quietly added Moises Caicedo to the list of midfielders they are monitoring as they plan for the rebuild of their midfield, sources close to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside. The club sees the Ecuadorian as a powerful, ball-winning midfielder who could fit perfectly into a new setup alongside Jude Bellingham. His energy and ability to break up play make him a strong candidate but any move depends heavily on Madrid's current squad situation.