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José Mourinho still expects new movements in this Real Madrid transfer market before the closure next September. Despite the six signings made during the summer, Juanma Rodríguez maintains that around three more signings could arrive, with a center-back and a midfielder among the positions indicated, before September 1st.
The refusal of Rodri Hernández has not altered that planning. The midfielder was a request from Mourinho to strengthen the midfield, but Madrid continues to explore alternatives after the operation did not materialize.
José Mourinho still wants a center-back and a midfielder
Real Madrid began its market with four operations that had already been closed before facing the main part of the summer: Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, and Bernardo Silva. The club officially confirmed those signings during June and July.
Then came Carlos Espí and Yan Diomande. The 19-year-old Ivorian winger has signed until 2033 after leaving RB Leipzig in an operation that could amount to around 140 million euros including variables. He had achieved 12 goals and 9 assists during the last season in Germany.
The arrival of these six players does not cover all of José Mourinho's requests. Since June, the coach has been demanding another center-back and a midfielder capable of consistently contributing to the team's game build-up, two positions that remain open with a few weeks left before LaLiga starts.
Florentino Pérez keeps market options open
One of the defensive names still on the list is Alessandro Bastoni, a 27-year-old center-back from Inter. His agent acknowledged in July that a departure could be considered if a proposal satisfying both the Italian club and the player arrives, although there is currently no advanced negotiation.
The operation would also depend on departures. Madrid has Konaté, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Asencio, and Militao for that position, although the latter is still recovering from an injury. The potential exit of Raúl Asencio could free up the required space to pursue another signing.
In midfield, Adam Wharton and Kees Smit are still being monitored. Wharton remains among the profiles observed by the sports management, while Smit, a 20-year-old, has been on Juni Calafat's reports for months. Neither has triggered a formal approach yet.

The sports management will decide, but Mourinho is applying pressure
The final decision will again involve Florentino Pérez, José Ángel Sánchez, Juni Calafat, and Mourinho. The coach has directly influenced several signings made this summer, and the club continues to address his needs before the competition begins.
The deadline extends until September 1st. If the necessary departures occur, José Mourinho hopes that Real Madrid can add at least a center-back and a midfielder, while the identity of the possible third signing remains open. With the start of LaLiga drawing nearer, the coming weeks will determine the extent of the final phase of the white market.
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