According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid are beginning to reconsider their pursuit of Alvaro Carreras as financial concerns grow over Benfica’s €50 million valuation. The hesitation has

Vazquez and Modric are set to leave after the tournament in the United States. In Modric’s case this was made official before the last game of the La Liga season but Vazquez also received an emotional send-off at the Bernabeu. Both want to continue competing at the highest level.

An unbalanced, top-heavy squad contributed to Madrid’s underwhelming season, and a big summer is in store for Florentino Pérez and company to ensure Alonso’s set-up for success from the get-go. Moves have already been made in defense, with Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen arriving to boost an ageing, injury-hit backline.