Wharton tops a €100m+ midfield list
Real Madrid want a midfielder, and Adam Wharton is first name on the sheet. The Crystal Palace man would cost €100m+ (1). Behind him: Manu Koné, Kees Smit, Alex Scott and Martin Zubimendi (1).
Koné gets an audition in the Champions League
Madrid go to AS Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday, and Manu Koné will be on the pitch for the other side (1)(2). That is the scouting trip built into the fixture list. Watch the midfield, not just the score.
Courtois has a say before the Clásico
Barcelona away, Sunday 21:00 CET. Thibaut Courtois used the build-up to talk about Spanish refereeing and VAR (3). He picked his moment. Barcelona did not enjoy it (3).
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Madrid sit third on 21 points from 9 games, +14, with four wins in five. The one loss in that run: Atlético Madrid 2–1 Real Madrid on 20 September.
Tebas case reaches the sports tribunal
Spain's CSD has escalated its complaint against La Liga president Javier Tebas over comparing Real Madrid's communication to Nazi Germany (2). Madrid have already called for his resignation. A suspension of up to two years is on the table (2).
Sullivan is one to file away
Cavan Sullivan, 17, has a preliminary agreement with Manchester City, and Barcelona are trying to take him anyway. PSG and Real Madrid are watching too (4). Dan Segal, on the Barcelona side of it: "Il est vrai qu'il existe un accord préliminaire avec eux concernant Sullivan, mais on ne sait jamais ce qui peut arriver" (4).
What comes after Barcelona
Racing Santander away on Sunday 1 November, then AEK Athens away in the Champions League on Wednesday 4 November.
