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Real Madrid return to action on Tuesday, August 12, at the Tivoli Stadion Tirol, where they take on WSG Tirol. The LaLiga giants failed to win the league and the Champions League last season, and also missed out on the domestic cups.
As they try to strengthen their side ahead of the new season, Los Blancos have suffered a setback in their plans to take Rodri to the Santiago Bernabeu. Elsewhere, Brahim Diaz has admirers in Serie A.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from August 6, 2025.
Real Madrid suffer Rodri setback
Manchester City are working to extend Rodri's stay at the Etihad, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The Spaniard is a target for Real Madrid, who are looking to add a world-class name to their midfield.
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Last summer, the LaLiga giants opted against signing a replacement for Toni Kroos, who retired at the end of the 2023-24 season. This year, Luka Modric left as a free agent after the FIFA Club World Cup to join AC Milan.
The departure of two stalwarts of their midfield has left Los Blancos a little short of quality in the middle of the park. Recent reports have suggested that Real Madrid want Rodri to take the position.
However, Manchester City have no desire to let him go. The Cityzens consider the 29-year-old a key part of their plans and are now working to tie him down to an extension until 2029.
Rodri currently pockets €13.7m per year, but the Premier League club are planning to make him the second-highest-paid player at the Emirates after Erling Haaland.
Brahim Diaz wanted in Serie A
AC Milan, Inter Milan, and Napoli are all hot on the heels of Brahim Diaz this summer, according to Fichajes. The Morocco international is expected to sign a new deal with Real Madrid soon, but his future remains uncertain.
Diaz registered six goals and eight assists from 56 games across competitions for Los Blancos last season. His efforts have already caused a stir in Serie A, especially since he already has experience of playing in the league while on loan with AC Milan.
The Rossoneri are ready to prise him away, but will face competition from Inter Milan and Napoli. The 26-year-old is no longer a guaranteed starter for the LaLiga giants going into the new season. Real Madrid are not actively looking to let him go, but could consider a deal for above €50m.
Endrick was close to departure this summer
Endrick was a step away from joining Real Sociedad on loan this summer before the move broke down, according to Tiempo de Juego. The Brazilian arrived at Real Madrid last year with a lot of promise but has struggled to cement a place in the starting XI.
With Kylian Mbappe ahead of him in the pecking order and Gonzalo Garcia impressing at the FIFA Club World Cup, Endrick's position is unlikely to change next season. The 19-year-old had reportedly agreed to join the San Sebastian club this summer on a temporary deal to continue his development. However, the move has collapsed in the final stage due to a relapse in his injury.
