Mourinho has set his sights on Manchester United target Fernandes, while a West Ham midfielder could emerge as the focal point of a tug-of-war between Real Madrid and the Red Devils.
Florentino Perez stoked his re-election campaign with a teaser about a Real Madrid record transfer bid, with The Telegraph identifying Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as the real target.
Real Madrid are targeting Inter Milan right wing-back Denzel Dumfries in the summer transfer window; his release clause could help push the deal through quickly, with negotiations said to be at an advanced stage.
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate says he has been struggling with depression following Diogo Jota's fatal car crash and his father's death; with his contract expiring at the end of the month, he is set to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Fifteen-year-old wing prodigy Josh Abbe has signed a scholarship deal with Liverpool, leaving Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid empty-handed in the race for his signature.
Real Madrid insiders are advocating prioritising a move for Arsenal's Declan Rice over Rodri or Chelsea's Enzo Fernández, with all three potentially commanding transfer fees in excess of £100m.
Manchester United interim boss Michael Carrick is unwilling to let Diogo Dalot join Real Madrid; after José Mourinho's second summer appointment, the Portuguese manager is looking to bring in a former player to strengthen at right-back.
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