Pérez lines up €150m Olise bid
Florentino Pérez is reportedly preparing a €150 million move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a deal that would make the Frenchman the latest galáctico at the Bernabéu (1) (9). Pérez has "fallen in love" with the 24-year-old after his standout season in Germany (3).
But there is one major problem – Bayern consider Olise untouchable and will not negotiate at any price. "Michael Olise is considered untouchable by Bayern," said journalist Abdellah Boulma (2). Madrid may need to look elsewhere if Bayern hold firm.
Riquelme names Klopp as his manager pick
Presidential challenger Enrique Riquelme has named Jürgen Klopp as his preferred manager if he wins Sunday's election, setting up a direct clash with Pérez's man José Mourinho (5) (7) (11).
Riquelme has already promised Rodri and Erling Haaland as signings – Klopp is his latest headline pledge. Fan reaction has been sceptical after Klopp's agent reportedly denied any interest in returning to management, and Haaland's camp distanced themselves from any agreement.
Castilla collapse in promotion play-off
Real Madrid Castilla were eliminated from the Segunda promotion play-off after a 3–0 defeat away to Sabadell, throwing away a 2–0 first-leg lead (10). Goals from López de Lerma and a brace from Thiago Pitarch sealed the loss.
The result means Castilla's season ends without promotion, though Juvenil A won a treble including the Youth League – a mixed picture for the academy pipeline (10).
Alexander-Arnold's tough first year
Trent Alexander-Arnold has had a difficult debut season at Madrid and was left out of Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the World Cup (4). Tuchel described the decision as "not easy, but the right one." The full-back arrived with high expectations but struggled to find his rhythm. A fresh start next season is needed.
Ibrahima Konaté linked if Pérez wins
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté will be Madrid's first signing if Pérez wins re-election, separate reports claim (8). The French centre-back would reinforce a defence that looked vulnerable in key moments this season. Liverpool are already identifying replacements in case the move materialises (8).
Fan reactions
Bayern supporters are furious about Madrid's interest in Olise – one labelled the club "c*s" and insisted Bayern will never sell. On the Madrid side, opinion is split: some believe money talks and Pérez can force the deal through; others see it as an unrealistic chase. The Riquelme–Klopp story has been met with widespread scepticism after the agent's denial, with fans calling the challenger's campaign "a joke." See the Olise debate on r/realmadrid