Real Madrid are once again at the centre of transfer speculation, with a surprise new link to defender William Pacho emerging. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to 26 possible arrivals and 17 potential exits. While the hottest storyline right now is about Marc Guéhi, the items below represent the latest news on the most important transfer rumours surrounding the club.
William Pacho
According to Marca on Friday, Real Madrid are prepared to pursue PSG's 24-year-old Ecuadorian centre-back Willian Pacho. He joined the Parisian club in August 2024 and is under contract until 2029. The defender has 32 caps and 2 goals for Ecuador. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €70.00m.
Christian Kofane
On Friday, Africafoot reported that Real Madrid is closely interested in Christian Kofane and is attempting to sign the young Cameroonian striker. It has been reported that initial contact has been made with the player's entourage as well as with Leverkusen officials, but that no concrete progress has been made so far. A member of Christian Kofane's staff confirmed Real Madrid's interest. According to the report, Bayer Leverkusen does not intend to sell its young talent for less than 50 million euros. A day earlier on Thursday, 'Sky' provided information that a Madrid club is seriously interested in the 19-year-old striker from Bayer Leverkusen, adding that the striker is not for sale in the winter.
Erling Haaland
According to Sky Germany on Friday, the Real Madrid management wants to sign Erling Haaland. The report states Haaland has not concealed his dream of playing for the club and that Florentino Pérez wants to recruit him in the summer of 2026. Real Madrid remains in contact with Haaland's entourage. Before attempting to sign him, Madrid will need to transfer or sell Vinicius Jr. Earlier that day, Sky reported that Real Madrid is considering signing the striker and that Florentino Perez wants to bring him from Manchester City in the summer.
Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali is being linked with Real Madrid. On Friday, sources told TEAMtalk that Juventus must not be ruled out as contenders to sign him in the summer. It has also been reported by Fabrizio Romano that Tonali is a player of interest to Juventus. Tonali will not move in this transfer window, and the feeling in Italy is that the player would prefer to move back to his homeland.
Gabriel Martinelli
Defensa Central reported on Wednesday that Real Madrid are interested in Arsenal attacker Gabriel Martinelli and that his name is on the club's shortlist of high-profile attacking options. The club's interest in Martinelli is reportedly connected to the uncertain future of Vinícius Júnior. There are suggestions in Spain that Madrid could attempt a part-exchange deal, offering Vinícius Jr to Arsenal as part of a package for Martinelli, though Arsenal’s stance is likely to be firm.
Rayane Bounida
On Thursday, it was reported that Real Madrid and Barcelona both consider Ajax's 19-year-old Belgian attacking midfielder Rayane Bounida a significant option for the summer transfer window. Both Spanish clubs are monitoring the player closely, and scouts from both clubs are said to see Bounida as being a perfect match for their future plans. His contract in Amsterdam is valid until mid-2028, and the clubs intend to act if contract talks with Ajax do not progress smoothly.
Enzo Fernández
L'Equipe reported on Thursday that Enzo Fernandez is unsettled by the latest upheaval at Stamford Bridge and is considering leaving the club this summer. The report states there is interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Fernandez's current contract is valid until 2031.
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