The transfer obsessions of Madrid, Arsenal, other top clubs

Sam TigheSep 9, 2025, 12:15 PM ET Close Sam is a writer, broadcaster and podcaster for ESPN. He will write on the Premier League, scouting and transfers. Everyone has a…

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Konate, Upamecano as free agents

Real Madrid are looking at Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano and Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté as free-agent signings, while Federico Chiesa is linked with a move to Turkey. Join us for the…

Statistics point to defensive improvement at Real Madrid under Xabi Alonso

One of Carlo Ancelotti’s most famous phrases during his second spell in charge at Real Madrid was that he liked his defenders to be pessimistic. In the opening games in…

Xabi Alonso to bench Real Madrid summer signing in crucial Real Sociedad test

It is no secret that Xabi Alonso will not hesitate to shake things up when it comes to his starting line-up. The new Real Madrid manager has already shown that…

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid, Barcelona eye Guéhi after Liverpool deal fails

Real Madrid and Barcelona are interested in a pre-contract agreement for Crystal Palace’s Marc Guéhi, while Galatasaray are monitoring Ademola Lookman and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez doesn’t want to…

Three things you might have missed from Real Madrid vs Mallorca

Real Madrid extended their perfect start to the new 2025/26 La Liga season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mallorca at the Santiago Bernabeu. Yet, the night will be remembered…

Champions League draw: Real Madrid face Liverpool, Man City

Aug 28, 2025, 11:41 AM ET Record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid have been given a daunting draw for this season’s competition after being handed matchups against Premier League…

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye Palace’s Adam Wharton

Aug 13, 2025, 04:00 AM ET Real Madrid are among the clubs looking at Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, while Liverpool have agreed personal terms with Parma defender Giovanni Leoni.…

Real Madrid reject €75 million offer for key midfield star – report

The one position Real Madrid see to be in need of reinforcement but have not strengthened this summer is the defensive midfield, a department where they have been linked with…

Rodrygo has not asked to leave Real Madrid despite Tottenham interest

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been teetering on the edge of a summer exit since Xabi Alonso was announced as a successor to club legend Carlo Ancelotti. According to COPE,…