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The Champions League league phase draw has taken place and Trent Alexander-Arnold will face his former club after Real Madrid were drawn against Liverpool.
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to raid Real Madrid for out-of-favour goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Despite his determination to carve out a long-term career at the Bernabéu, Lunin has found himself locked in the shadow of Thibaut Courtois, and Mourinho hopes that he can lure the Ukrainian to Turkey with the promise of regular first team action.
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are among a host of clubs who have shown interest in signing out-of-favour Manchester United midfieder Kobbie Mainoo. The United youth product lost his place in Ruben Amorim's since returning from an injury last December. In the 2025-26 campaign, the England international is yet to play a single minute in their first two matches against Arsenal and Fulham.
Real Madrid legend Pedja Mijatovic has advised his former club to sell Vinicius Junior this summer, while slamming the Brazilian winger for his on-field behaviour. The Selecao star came off the bench to contribute with a goal and an assist last weekend, as Los Blancos registered a comfortable 3-0 win over Real Oviedo in La Liga.