Real Madrid presidential candidate Riquelme used television to talk up Haaland joining the club. Manchester City and Haaland's camp issued denials on the same day, with the club considering legal action over misuse of the player's image.
Riquelme held up a Haaland shirt to pledge summer signings if elected; Pérez's camp officially announced Mourinho's victory and return.
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.
Fabrizio Romano confirms a verbal agreement between Mourinho and Real Madrid, with the Portuguese set to replace Álvaro Arbeloa. The managerial shake-up involves a restructuring of medical, disciplinary and sporting power structures, while summer signings and departures are being advanced in parallel.
Spanish media report that Real Madrid's first summer transfer outlay of €120 million will go toward signing Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández, and if the deal is completed, they will abandon their pursuit of Rodri.
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