On the 29th of July 2026, we are here to provide you with the latest regarding Real Madrid and the transfer window, including Rodri, Gonzalo Garica and Jacobo Ortega.
Although there are still a few weeks until Real Madrid kick off their second era under Jose Mourinho, the summer transfer window is really beginning to heat up in recent days.
So, in this piece, let's go through some of the latest news from Wednesday, the 29th of July 2026.
To begin with, Diario AS are reporting that Premier League side Fulham are willing to pay 60 million Euros for striker Gonzalo Garcia. However, Real Madrid would prefer to sell 50% of his rights for 30 million Euros instead. They say that talks are on, and only the "final formula" is remaining.
Well, we can expect a deal to be done soon. It feels like a shame, you get the idea that Mourinho really appreciates Garcia and the qualities he brings. That said, it's clear that he would not be a regular starter in the team, and at 22 that just can't be the case anymore. Going to Fulham to play under his former Castilla and first team manager Alvaro Arbeloa feels the best move for his own development. It may help him reach the Spain squad.
Meanwhile, another youngster looks to be on the move, with Diario AS also reporting that Jacobo Ortega is set to join Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg for a fee of eight million Euros. They state that Los Blancos will retain 50% of his rights and will have buy back clauses, as is often the case when they sell a young player.
So, from that point of view, it seems sensible enough you have to say. Perhaps a little bit surprised that Arbeloa isn't after another reunion at that price, but Ligue 1 has a reputation for developing young players, so this does not feel like a bad move for him.
To finish things off with the biggest story of them all, El Larguero report that Real Madrid have made a "verbal offer" for Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri. It is said that the offer is 50 million Euros, with the club awaiting a response.
Safe to say, without trying to be deliberately negative, that will likely be rejected. Even with one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad, 50 million Euros just almost surely will not move the needle enough. But that is okay, that's how negotiations work. The first offer is almost always a lowball, and then you work from there. Let's wait and see what happens, it certainly will not be the last we hear about Rodri.
