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New Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has been handed significant influence over recruitment and squad planning as Real Madrid look to recover from a disappointing trophyless campaign.
The Portuguese manager is expected to officially begin his second spell at the Santiago Bernabeu after the club’s presidential election, having already agreed a long-term contract until 2029.
Mourinho reportedly made an immediate impact at Real Madrid by identifying six players he does not see as part of his plans for next season..
According to reports in Spain, the former Chelsea, Inter Milan and Manchester United boss has already informed the club hierarchy which players can leave this summer.
Among those reportedly placed on the transfer list are Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo Goes and highly-rated youngster Franco Mastantuono.
Defenders Fran Garcia and Raul Asencio have also been deemed surplus to requirements, while midfielder Dani Ceballos is expected to be available for transfer.
Ceballos has already attracted interest from Ajax, with several clubs monitoring his situation ahead of the summer window.
Meanwhile, Mourinho has approved moves for Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate and Inter Milan wing-back Denzel Dumfries as part of a major squad rebuild.
The 63-year-old is also believed to have requested that Real Madrid explore a move for Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori.
Mourinho reportedly values the Italian international’s versatility, with Calafiori capable of operating both at centre-back and left-back.
The Arsenal defender played a key role during the Gunners’ Premier League title-winning campaign and remains highly regarded across Europe.
With Mourinho now shaping Real Madrid’s transfer strategy, significant changes could be on the horizon as Los Blancos prepare for a new era under the Special One.
Ex-Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has predicted that Arsenal will not defend their Premier League title next season.
Scholes, speaking on The Good, The Bad and The Football podcast, said Mikel Arteta’s men could finish in fourth position.
He however tipped United and Liverpool to challenge for the title.
“I think Manchester United will have a chance under Michael (Carrick), if they do some good business,” Scholes said.
“Liverpool, I expect them to go again. Man City have a good time, but they will have a new manager.
“People are expecting Arsenal to go and dominate. I just don’t see that. I’m struggling to see a brilliant team that will go on and dominate.
“I don’t think it will be a massive surprise if Arsenal finish third or fourth.”
A Supercomputer has projected the leading countries tipped to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The tournament will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, making it the first World Cup to feature an expanded 48-team format.
The 2026 edition will include 12 groups made up of four nations each, alongside a record total of 104 matches.
The competition is scheduled to kick off on June 11 and conclude on July 19, with the final set to take place at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, United States.
According to the Opta Supercomputer, Spain has emerged as the top favourite to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
La Roja were predicted to lift the trophy in 16.1 per cent of the 10,000 tournament simulations carried out by the Supercomputer.
France, England and Argentina were also ranked among the strongest contenders, with each nation winning the competition in more than 10 per cent of the simulations.
Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Belgium completed the top ten list of favourites tipped to win the tournament.
Meanwhile, co-hosts the United States, Mexico and Canada were considered unlikely to emerge as champions based on the Supercomputer’s simulations.
Arsenal is planning to begin discussions with Atletico Madrid regarding a transfer for Julian Alvarez, as reported by sources in Spain.
Barcelona seems to be leading the race to acquire Alvarez during the summer transfer window, with the Argentine international reportedly favoring a transfer to the Spanish champions.
Nevertheless, Barcelona has yet to reach an agreement on a transfer fee for Alvarez, and RAC1 indicated on Tuesday that their initial offer of €100 million (£86.4m) has been turned down by Atletico.
As per AS, Atletico is dissatisfied with Barcelona’s public pursuit of Alvarez and is now ‘blocking’ the 26-year-old’s transfer to Camp Nou.
The report suggests that Arsenal has been in communication with Alvarez’s agent, and the Premier League champions are set to commence formal negotiations with Atletico, who are demanding a transfer fee of €150m (£129.6m).
Atletico has firmly stated that Alvarez is not available for transfer, and in response to Arsenal’s recent interest in the former Manchester City forward, a representative from the Spanish club informed Libertad Digital on Tuesday: ‘Two weeks ago it was PSG, last week Barcelona, now Arsenal. We are counting on Julian for the upcoming season.’
Meanwhile, Atletico is preparing for the possibility of Alvarez’s departure, and AS reports that the club has already inquired about signing Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray.
After spending a season on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, Osimhen made a permanent move to the Turkish club last summer for €75m (£63m).
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