Fabrizio Romano wrote on Wednesday afternoon: "Real Madrid have made an approach with both Franco Mastantuono's camp and also River Plate. Mastantuono's dream since he was a kid is joining Real Madrid, now the time for negotiations. Real Madrid and PSG are in a battle to get the deal done."

Ex-Liverpool star Roberto Firmino is listed among a group of veteran striker that Real Madrid could consider adding to its roster ahead of 2025–26.

Liverpool are the clear favourites to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen but Xabi Alonso's relationship with the player has led to links with Real Madrid