Real Madrid Set Vinícius Deadline as Rodri and Asencio Deals Take Shape, Milan Push for Gerard Martín
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Real Madrid have told Vinícius Júnior's camp that their current renewal offer is final, with no further negotiation rounds, according to Marca. The club says it will not break its dressing-room salary structure to meet the Brazilian's reported demand of €25m net per season, and has made clear it is willing to discuss a sale before the window closes if he does not accept; his existing deal runs to June 2027.
Real Madrid have also all but completed the signing of Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, with the fee reported between €120m and €130m, which would make the 19-year-old Ivorian winger one of the three most expensive arrivals in the club's history. Diomande, named the Bundesliga's outstanding newcomer last season, has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract after Leipzig turned down offers from Liverpool and PSG.
Marseille have proposed a season-long loan with a mandatory buy option worth €15m for Real Madrid centre-back Raúl Asencio, with the French club covering his wages and Madrid retaining 25% of any future sale. Reports differ on how advanced the deal is: some outlets describe it as close to completion, while others say Asencio still intends to fight for a first-team place in pre-season.
Real Madrid's interest in Manchester City's Rodri remains live, with City valuing the World Cup-winning midfielder at around €75m against a Madrid proposal above €50m; his City contract runs only to 2027, giving Madrid room to negotiate. Coach José Mourinho has reportedly identified Rodri as his priority midfield addition.
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AC Milan have raised their offer for Barcelona defender Gerard Martín to around €35m, matching his Transfermarkt valuation, with Chelsea also tracking the 23-year-old, according to Comuniate. Barcelona coach Hansi Flick wants to keep Martín, who started 38 of 51 appearances last season alongside Pau Cubarsí, and the club maintains he is not for sale barring an exceptional offer.
Sevilla have completed the signing of young goalkeeper Fran González from Real Madrid on a deal running to June 2031. The 21-year-old, who joined Real Madrid's academy in 2022 and won the Under-19 European Championship with Spain in 2024, made his senior debut for the club last season before the move to Andalusia.
What it means for the league
Real Madrid are managing several sensitive situations simultaneously: a homegrown superstar being asked to accept a final offer or face a sale, a marquee winger signing nearing completion, and defensive reshuffling that could help fund a midfield addition in Rodri. How the Vinícius situation resolves in August looks set to shape the club's spending priorities for the rest of the window. Barcelona, meanwhile, face growing external interest in a key academy defender just as they try to keep their back line settled heading into the new season.