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Kylian Mbappe has insisted it is only natural that he is being discussed as a leading candidate for the Ballon d'Or following his historic exploits at the World Cup this summer. Speaking ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League opener against Inter Milan, the French captain admitted that the prestige of playing for the Spanish giants makes the conversation around individual accolades unavoidable.

Bayern Munich will not be afraid of mounting interest in Michael Olise, Bacary Sagna has told GOAL, as the Bundesliga giants “don’t shake when they see money”. The talented France international is said to have attracted admiring glances from Real Madrid, among others, but those at the Allianz Arena have no intention of sanctioning a big-money sale.

Trent Alexander-Arnold was snubbed by Thomas Tuchel for 2026 World Cup duty, so will the Real Madrid right-back figure for England again during the German tactician’s tenure? Ex-Three Lions defender Stephen Warnock has attempted to answer that question for GOAL, with his fellow Merseyside native being advised to brace himself for more bad news.

The long-standing transfer saga involving Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid finally reached its conclusion this summer, ending speculation that the Brazilian superstar could move to the Premier League or Ligue 1. Despite persistent interest from the likes of Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain, the winger opted to commit his long-term future to the Santiago Bernabeu.