Dumfries deal done
Denzel Dumfries is heading to Real Madrid. The Inter right-back has agreed a four-year contract, with Madrid triggering his €20m release clause (1) (2) (3). The Dutch international's journey from Barendrecht to the Bernabéu is now complete, filling the right-back void Madrid have been wrestling with. Multiple outlets across the Netherlands and Spain confirm the deal is essentially sealed (1) (2) (3) (4).
Porro door slammed shut
If you had Pedro Porro on your wishlist, forget it. Fabrizio Romano confirms Tottenham have blocked any exit for the Spaniard. Madrid won't be getting him as a Carvajal alternative (5). The club moved quickly to Dumfries instead, and it looks like the right call.
Ceballos close to Ajax exit
Dani Ceballos is nearing a permanent move to Ajax. The Dutch giants are close to an agreement with Madrid, bringing an end to Ceballos' time at the Bernabéu (6). A move that suits all parties: Ceballos gets a fresh start, Madrid trim the squad.
Julián Alvarez: Agüero 2.0?
Spanish outlet AS draws a sharp parallel between Julián Alvarez and Sergio Agüero. Agüero famously tried to push through a move to Madrid from Atlético back in the day, it never happened. The report frames Alvarez's current situation at Atlético in the same light, though there's nothing concrete yet (8). One to watch, but don't hold your breath.
