Real Madrid not ruling out shock sale of key superstar if a good offer arrives – report

Real Madrid are reportedly confident in a recent summer signing's ability to perform. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur are seeking permission to negotiate with a Real Madrid star valued at €90 million.

Superagent Jorge Mendes has offered Real Madrid two young defenders. Additionally, a Real Madrid defender has completed his contract signing ahead of a €2.5 million transfer to a new club. The club is also reported to be targeting a 15-year-old wonderkid from Arsenal.

Player ratings from Real Madrid's FIFA Club World Cup matches have been released, including Gonzalo rated 9 and Asensio rated 3. Several analytical pieces cover the tournament: takeaways from a 0-4 defeat to PSG, talking points ahead of the PSG match, takeaways from a 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund, and talking points ahead of the Dortmund match.

Articles discuss Xabi Alonso's potential impact as manager, stating he must fix a key tactical problem. They also speculate on three players who could leave after the Club World Cup, predict his best possible starting lineup for the tournament, and highlight three things fans can look forward to under his management.

An opinion piece argues it is time for manager Carlo Ancelotti to drop his "obsession" with player Tchouaméni and instead turn to Raúl Asensio.