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Real Madrid have three more signings planned after a busy summer transfer window – report
Real Madrid could still have plenty of work to do in the transfer market despite already completing six signings this summer, with journalist Juanma Rodriguez claiming that the club are planning three more additions.
The Spanish giants have already moved aggressively to strengthen the squad ahead of the new season.
Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries were brought in before the World Cup, while Carlos Espi and Yan Diomande have since joined the first-team setup.
However, according to Rodriguez (as relayed in Defensa Central), Real Madrid are not finished yet.
The club is still preparing to make three further signings, with a centre-back and a midfielder among the positions being targeted.
Real Madrid planning three more signings
Speaking about Real Madrid’s transfer plans, Rodriguez revealed that further activity should be expected before the window closes.
“There will be more moves, from what I’m told. I understand there will be three signings. One of them is a centre-back and another a midfielder.
“I mean, beyond what has already been signed,” Rodriguez stated.
The claim suggests that Real Madrid’s summer rebuild is much bigger than the six completed transfers might initially indicate.
The club has already added considerable experience and quality to the squad, but Mourinho wants further reinforcements in key areas.
A new centre-back is one of the main priorities. The need has become even clearer with the Portuguese manager looking for greater depth and another defender capable of competing for a starting position.
The midfield is another area where Real Madrid could make an addition.
Mourinho wants a positional midfielder who can provide greater balance and protection in front of the defence.
That profile has been one of the manager’s priorities since he arrived at Valdebebas.
So what now?
Real Madrid’s transfer strategy has been closely linked to Mourinho’s demands.
The Portuguese coach made it clear upon arriving that he wanted another centre-back and a midfielder capable of operating in a more disciplined positional role.
On that note, Alessandro Bastoni is one of the defenders most closely associated with his plans.
The Italian is understood to be one of the manager’s preferred targets, although his arrival would depend on Raul Asencio leaving Real Madrid first.
Asencio is not part of Mourinho’s plans, creating a potential chain of events in the centre-back department.
The midfield situation is similarly open.
Real Madrid are monitoring several options, including Adam Wharton and Kees Smit, as they look for the right profile to strengthen the position.
Whether any of those names become the final additions remains uncertain, but the club’s search for another midfielder is clearly active.
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Real Madrid dressing room heavyweight raises concern over Vinicius: “We have to make him happy again”
One of the major sagas of the summer transfer window was the contract renewal involving Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid and Vinicius had been in talks over a new deal for a significant period, and there were stages when it felt like an agreement might not be reached.
However, in the end, the film had a happy ending, with the 26-year-old putting pen to paper on a new deal at the club.
Despite the new deal, there are some concerns over Vinicius that have now reached the dressing room.
As quoted by Diario AS, an unnamed dressing-room heavyweight approached Mourinho after the game and expressed worry about the treatment Vinicius is receiving from a section of the Bernabeu crowd.
“Worried about Vini
The concern came after Vinicius was heavily whistled when he was substituted late in the Inter match, despite producing one of his stronger collective performances of the season.
“Boss, I am worried about Vini,” the senior player told Mourinho.
“After everything he has done for Madrid over the years, the way part of the fans have treated him is not normal. We have to make him happy again.”
This is no longer only about outside criticism or Mourinho publicly defending one of his forwards. The dressing room itself has recognised that Vinicius may need support.
Mourinho still sees Vinicius as untouchable
Despite how the crowd have been treating the 26-year-old, within the club, there is no doubt about what Vinicius brings to the table.
Mourinho sees him as one of the first names on the team sheet and an untouchable player in his plans for the club.
To his credit, the Brazilian has shown far greater defensive commitment and a willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of his team.
This has undoubtedly led Mourinho to appreciate the effort, and the manager is determined to help Vinicius return to his best level.
Madrid need to protect one of their key players
That approach makes sense.
Vinicius has spent years carrying enormous attacking responsibility at Madrid. A difficult spell should not suddenly erase what he has already shown he can provide.
If Mourinho, the president and the dressing room are all united behind Vinicius, that support could be decisive.
It is high time the Bernabeu crowd also got behind their talisman and gave him the support he deserves.
The Brazilian will also have to become more consistent with his performances, and it remains to be seen how Mourinho addresses this situation.
