Fly Emirates deal locked in until 2031
Real Madrid and Fly Emirates have extended their shirt sponsorship through 2031, the longest-running front-of-shirt deal in LaLiga history (1). The agreement secures a critical revenue stream for the club amid a summer of presidential elections and big transfer promises. Emirates executive Boutros Boutros called the partnership "a shining example" of connecting fans with the sport (1).
Julián Álvarez: Madrid make contact
Your club has reportedly reached out to Julián Álvarez's camp about a potential move to the Bernabéu (3). The details are thin, but the Argentine forward is firmly on Madrid's radar as the summer window starts to take shape.
Olise won't be the marquee signing
Fabrizio Romano poured cold water on the Michael Olise links, he will not be joining Real Madrid, despite fan hopes that he might be Pérez's promised blockbuster (4). Cross him off the list.
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Mendes working on £80m midfielder
Jorge Mendes is reportedly engineering a deal that would bring an unnamed £80m-rated midfielder to Madrid, dealing a blow to Manchester United's own plans (2). No name yet, but the super-agent's involvement means this one is worth watching.
Mourinho wants Mateus Fernandes
If José Mourinho gets the job, as Florentino Pérez has promised, his first transfer request is reportedly Sporting's Mateus Fernandes (7). The Portuguese midfielder has been flagged as a priority target.
Defensive targets: Van de Ven and Calafiori
Micky van de Ven is on Madrid's list, according to Dutch reports (6). Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano adds that the club wants a player who can cover both centre-back and left-back, Riccardo Calafiori has been contacted, and Joško Gvardiol is admired but a deal looks difficult.
Quick hits
Dean Huijsen, your 21-year-old defender, was name-checked by Dutch pundit Valentijn Driessen as someone who "would not have looked out of place" in the Netherlands national team (5). Alvaro Arbeloa's departure from the club may be announced soon, fans are already saying thank you.
Fan reactions
The mood is restless with the presidential election looming. One thread debates whether Pérez would really sell Vinícius Jr to Arsenal, with fans uneasy about strengthening a direct Champions League rival. On the incomings, there's excitement around Calafiori as a dual-role defender and cautious optimism about Nico Paz returning to compete with Bellingham and Güler. Meanwhile, Brahim Díaz reportedly wants to stay and fight for his place under Mourinho despite Juventus interest. Read more on r/realmadrid
