Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)
March 2025
Real Madrid are considering a major summer move for Bruno Fernandes as a successor to Luka Modric, with Manchester United expected to demand a club-record £90m fee.
Madrid scouts have monitored Fernandes all season. United may consider a sale due to Premier League PSR (Profit and Sustainability Rules) pressures despite reluctance to part with their captain.
Carlo Ancelotti (Real Madrid)
March 2025 (Trial on Wednesday)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti faces trial next week in Madrid for allegedly defrauding Spanish tax authorities of over €1 million related to image rights during 2014 and 2015.
Prosecutors claim Ancelotti used offshore companies to conceal income, labeling image rights arrangements as fictitious. Authorities have already seized over €1.2 million. He could face up to 4 years and 9 months in prison if convicted.
Arda Güler (Real Madrid)
March 2025
Arda Güler is attracting renewed interest from Aston Villa, with director Monchi confirming their intent to sign the struggling Real Madrid playmaker.
Güler has played just 1,530 minutes since joining Madrid in 2023 after rejecting Barcelona. Monchi, who previously wanted him, remains keen—but the Turkish international reportedly prefers to stay and fight for his place.
Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis)
March 2025
USMNT and Real Betis star Johnny Cardoso welcomes reported interest from Tottenham, who hold a £21m option, as a confidence boost during a strong debut season in LaLiga.
Cardoso has impressed since his January 2024 move from Internacional, making 33 appearances. While fully focused on Betis and eager to stay if they reach the Champions League, he remains open to future Premier League ambitions.
Málaga CF, Qatar Sports Investments (QSI)
March 2025
QSI, the owners of PSG, are close to completing a €100 million deal to fully acquire Málaga CF from Bluebay and Abdullah Al-Thani.
Advanced talks are underway for full ownership. QSI sees Málaga as a high-potential project with strong academy roots and 2030 World Cup relevance, aiming to use the club like Braga as a talent pathway.
Arda Güler (Real Madrid, Turkey), Dominik Szoboszlai (Liverpool, Hungary)
25 March 2025 (post-match social media exchange)
Güler called Szoboszlai “a joke” after Turkey’s 3-0 win over Hungary in the UEFA Nations League. Their clash included an on-pitch taunt and Instagram banter. Güler also dismissed rumors of a Real Madrid exit, saying he remains committed to the club’s long-term plan.
Güler taunted Szoboszlai with a “shhh” gesture and a follow-up Instagram post. Szoboszlai had mocked Güler’s minutes at Madrid, to which Güler replied with the scoreline and a dig. In a separate interview, Güler stated he bought a house in Madrid and believes in the club’s plan for him.
