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Jose Mourinho makes Real Madrid demand as Arsenal talks start

26 May 2026 22:04 BST | 5 min read

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Tom Weber

Tom Weber | Writer

Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.

Tuesday delivered plenty of huge news as Jose Mourinho outlined his Real Madrid transfer expectations.

Plus, Arsenal engaged in talks over their third summer deal, Chelsea received another worrying update on Joao Pedro and Man Utd were offered a major discount on a key target. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Mourinho wants four signings

Jose Mourinho

Jose Mourinho has made it clear to Real Madrid that he wants at least four new signings this summer.

Arsenal in Vieira talks

Fabio Vieira

Arsenal and Hamburger SV are now in formal discussions over a permanent deal for Fabio Vieira.

Barca won't give up on Pedro

Joao Pedro

Barcelona are not giving up on signing Chelsea forward Joao Pedro and have sent a new delegation to London.

Leao exit closer

Rafael Leao

Rafael Leao is increasingly likely to leave AC Milan, and Man Utd have been told that he can be signed on a cut-price deal.

Chelsea back in for Maignan

Mike Maignan

Chelsea have rekindled their interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

Gordon swap?

Anthony Gordon

Bayern Munich are ready to offer Newcastle a player to sweeten the deal for Anthony Gordon.

New Rashford talks

Marcus Rashford

Barcelona are planning to hold new talks with Man Utd over Marcus Rashford.

Celtic still keen on Hogh

Kasper Hogh

Celtic remain determined to sign Bodo/Glimt forward Kasper Hogh.

Man Utd to bid for Tchouameni?

Aurelien Tchouameni

Man Utd are ready to test Real Madrid's resolve with a bid for Aurelien Tchouameni.

Neymar over Cunha?

Neymar

It is being suggested in Brazil that Neymar should start over Matheus Cunha at the World Cup, but one pundit believes that this is "complete madness."