Betis in talks for Fran García, eyeing Gonzalo too
Real Betis want two of your full-backs. Negotiations for Fran García are already underway (1). They are also interested in Gonzalo García, though the price tag is steep and Real Madrid are not making it easy (1).
Mourinho blocks Gonzalo García exit
Gonzalo García looked set to leave, but José Mourinho has stepped in. The manager wants the academy player to stay and has effectively put the brakes on any departure (2). That may kill Betis' hopes before they really get going.
Olise pursuit: the player must force it
Real Madrid are going all out for Michael Olise (3). The problem is on his side, Olise needs to push for an exit from his current club for this to happen. Without that, the move stalls.
Mourinho wants Bastoni
Alessandro Bastoni is on Mourinho's list (3). The Inter defender fits the profile of what the manager wants at the back, though no talks are reported yet.
Fan reactions
The transfer chatter has fans split. One thread argued the squad needs a right midfielder who can defend, not a pure winger, pointing to how Bale lost his place when he could no longer track back in a 4-3-3/4-4-2 hybrid. Meanwhile, Como are reportedly in talks with Real Madrid over Nico Paz, with the formula and financial terms still being discussed.
