Real Madrid, which has the most goals scored of any European club this season, faces several key challenges this summer. Among them is the uncertain future of Vinicius Jr. at Santiago Bernabeu. The club focused on acquiring Michael Olise, but Bayern Munich does not intend to get rid of its player, which is a big disappointment for Florentino Perez, who wants to make a spectacular transfer this summer.
According to journalist Ramon Alvarez (per Defensa Central), Olise has been identified as the long-term successor to Vinicius, whose contract expires in 2027 and extension talks have been stalled since early 2025. However, with Bayern steadfastly refusing to sell and working to extend the winger's contract and double his wages, Real Madrid must look for alternatives.
The message from the club is clear: if Olise's transfer cannot be finalized, Perez intends to acquire one of the outstanding players of the World Cup. The club is poised for a major transfer move, with the tournament providing a key platform for scouting. Real Madrid has been keeping quiet as it watches how some players react to a potential transfer, even without formal negotiations.
Among the names that have stood out at the World Cup as potential alternatives to Olise is Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old RB Leipzig winger who has become a revelation for the Ivory Coast national team. The youngster had an outstanding debut season in the Bundesliga, scoring 12 goals and assisting 8, and his dynamic performances at the World Cup only enhanced his reputation. Real Madrid's chief scout, Juni Calafat, is monitoring him closely, and the player himself prefers a move to the Bernabeu despite interest from Liverpool and PSG. Leipzig would demand a fee of around 120 million euros for him.
Another candidate is Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 18-year-old Lille midfielder who has already been linked with Real Madrid. Bouaddi attracted attention for his dominant performance against Brazil. Although Lille would like to keep him after qualifying for the Champions League, they are aware that his performances at the World Cup could increase their interest to around €80 million.
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