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Real Madrid explores midfield options but finds no suitable candidates

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:20 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Real Madrid explores midfield options but finds no suitable candidates

Summary

Real Madrid remains active in the transfer market as the window progresses, focusing on potential departures. The club prioritizes strengthening its midfield after Rodri's transfer to Barcelona. Despite monitoring players like Kees Smit, Adam Wharton, and Ayyoub Bouaddi, Real Madrid managers express skepticism about the quality of available options. They believe the current squad can remain competitive without immediate additions, yet keep an eye out for any promising profiles that may emerge soon.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid has made most required signings for the upcoming season.
•Rodri's move to Barcelona heightened focus on midfield improvement.
•Current management sees no top-quality midfield options available.
•Real Madrid is monitoring Kees Smit, Adam Wharton, and Ayyoub Bouaddi.
•Club believes existing midfield can remain competitive without new signings.

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6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid ‘not convinced’ by any midfield options on the transfer market

What they're saying

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Having already made most of the signings they require for the upcoming season, Real Madrid are now focused on departures in the second half of the transfer window.There are, however, certain positions...
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