Mourinho targets Enzo Fernandez and Ruben Dias for Real Madrid
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
Jose Mourinho has assumed significant transfer authority at Real Madrid, focusing on Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez and Manchester City's Ruben Dias as primary summer targets. Following a strategy meeting earlier this month, Mourinho aims to reshape the squad with experienced players, contrasting the previous approach focusing on younger signings. Madrid is reportedly interested in securing Fernandez, although negotiations are complicated due to Chelsea's high asking price, which is significantly above Madrid's budget intentions. Meanwhile, Dias is viewed as a key defensive addition, as current personnel face age and injury concerns.
- •Mourinho granted elevated transfer authority at Real Madrid.
- •Fernandez is a midfield target, but negotiations face obstacles.
- •Madrid pursues Dias to strengthen their defense amid injury concerns.
- •Current signings average nearly 29 years, indicating a shift towards experience.
- •Mourinho aims for immediate competition rather than long-term rebuilding.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho reshapes Real Madrid recruitment with Dias and Fernandez targets
"ESPN report that Jose Mourinho has been granted elevated transfer authority at Real Madrid, with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez (24) and Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias (27) identified as pr...
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