As relayed by Fabrizio Romano, Inter Milan’s sporting director Piero Ausilio has confirmed the club’s interest in Liverpool midfielder, Curtis Jones. “It’s no secret we’re following Curtis Jones. He’s a player we like, we’re not hiding”, Ausilio said. “We will see the developments”. Jones has been heavily linked with a move away from Anfield for […] The post Inter chief confirms Curtis Jones interest appeared first on SoccerNews.
Jose Mourinho has been put as future Real Madrid coach if Florentino Perez is reelected in the upcoming presidential elections. Jose Mourinho has taken major steps toward leaving Benfica to launch a second stint with Real Madrid, though an official announcement has been temporarily frozen by the club’s looming presidential elections. Now, operating with a calculated reelection strategy, incumbent president Florentino Perez has positioned Mourinho’s return as his headline managerial appointment should he retain power. In a stunning development over the last few weeks, Perez issued a snap call for elections, setting up a showdown against challenger Enrique Riquelme on June 7, marking the first contested Real Madrid presidential election in 20 years. Following the dismissal of Alvaro Arbeloa from the dugout, the confirmation of a new head coach was ultimately tabled until the club’s socio members select their next leader. While The Athletic previously reported that Mourinho has already put pen to paper on an official contract with the club, the formal rollout was halted exclusively due to the sudden election cycle. Nevertheless, the boardroom politics haven’t stopped Perez from weaponizing the legendary Portuguese tactician as the crown jewel of his campaign platform. To drum up excitement, the incumbent’s official campaign account Florentino 2026 released a teaser video on X that took a direct swipe at the media, captioned: “While on TV they talk and talk and talk.” The clip features a smiling Mourinho emphatically saying “Si” while donning the iconic Real Madrid jersey, cementing his return as the defining promise of Perez’s reelection bid. MOUcha historia por hacer. pic.twitter.com/7wLmDk8r2M— Florentino 2026 (@Florentino2026_) June 3, 2026 Heavyweight roster additions anchor Florentino Perez’s campaign promises Perez’s promotional blitz serves as a direct counter to Riquelme, who made a massive splash by claiming that “a player like Rodri could arrive at Real Madrid” under his watch, while also teasing Erling Haaland as a potential blockbuster marquee signing. In this frantic war of promises, Pérez has already aggressively pushed ahead, solidifying high-profile transfers for the 2026-27 campaign alongside the Mourinho deal. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid have finalized deals to secure both Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries and Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konate for next season. With David Alaba and Dani Carvajal officially departing the club, the incumbent president moved rapidly to shore up the impending vacancies across the backline. While the club cannot officially unveil either signing until the political dust settles, both world-class defenders are effectively locked in for a move to the Spanish capital. Konate has already announced his departure from Anfield as a free agent, while Dumfries successfully completed his medical examinations in the Netherlands ahead of a €20 million transfer triggered via his Inter Milan release clause.
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami have reportedly taken the decision to leave Guillermo Hoyos as the head coach until the end of the 2026 MLS season. Lionel Messi has been one of the driving forces behind Inter Miami‘s recovery during a stretch of the season that included the departure of head coach Javier Mascherano. Now, ahead of the second half of the 2026 MLS campaign, the forward will receive a significant boost with Guillermo Hoyos reportedly confirmed as the club’s head coach through the end of the season. Mascherano stepped down from the Inter Miami head coaching role on April 14, citing personal reasons, following an inconsistent run of form in MLS and the club’s early elimination from the CONCACAF Champions Cup. The Inter Miami board responded by transitioning Guillermo Hoyos from his sporting director role into the head coaching position on an interim basis. According to Fabrizio Romano, Hoyos will now remain in the dugout for the remainder of the 2026 season, making his appointment permanent through the end of the campaign. He had initially been expected to serve only until the World Cup break, but the board has since decided to keep him at the helm. Recent speculation had placed Pep Guardiola, who announced his departure from Manchester City at the end of the 2025-26 season, as a potential candidate for the Inter Miami project backed by David Beckham. However, the Spanish coach chose to step away from club management entirely after a decade at the Mancunian side, taking himself out of contention. Guillermo Hoyos, Head Coach of Inter Miami, chats with Facundo Mura. With Hoyos confirmed through the end of the season, he is now set to oversee the remaining 19 games on Inter Miami’s 2026 MLS regular-season schedule, along with three Leagues Cup matches and the 2026 Campeones Cup against the Liga MX champion. That total of 23 games could grow further depending on how far the Herons advance in each competition. Messi and Inter Miami’s record under Hoyos During the first part of the 2026 season under Mascherano, Inter Miami fell well short of the standard they had set when claiming the MLS Cup at the end of 2025. From the moment Hoyos took over, however, the team hit a new gear, and none more so than Messi himself. Since Hoyos’ debut in charge against the Colorado Rapids on April 18, Inter Miami have posted six wins, one draw and one defeat, the best start to a managerial tenure in the club’s history. For context, among a list of predecessors that includes Diego Alonso, Phil Neville, Javier Morales, Gerardo “Tata” Martino, and Mascherano, it was Martino who previously held that record with four wins, one draw and two defeats across his first seven games. As for Messi, the Argentine captain has been in exceptional form since Hoyos took over, a reunion with a man who knew him from his early days at FC Barcelona. Across eight appearances under the new coach, Messi has contributed seven goals and seven assists, cementing his status as the leading candidate for the MLS Player of the Month award for May.
Amid Real Madrid CF’s presidential election process, Ibrahima Konaté has reportedly reached an agreement to reinforce the team's defensive line. However, the arrival of the French defender would be linked to the victory of Florentino Pérez as president. Ibrahima Konaté appeared determined to renew his contract with Liverpool FC, but a reported issue regarding bonuses led him to leave as a free agent. As a result, he has supposedly reached an agreement on a four-year contract to reinforce Real Madrid’s defense. Despite this, the French defender would not arrive immediately, as the move would depend on Florentino Pérez winning Los Blancos’ presidential election. According to Fabrizio Romano and Nicolò Schira, via X, formerly Twitter, Ibrahima Konaté has already reached an agreement to become Real Madrid’s marquee defensive signing. For this, the Frenchman would sign a four-year contract plus an optional additional year, worth €10 million per season. However, his signing would reportedly be used as part of Florentino Pérez’s presidential campaign strategy, meaning his arrival would be conditioned on his re-election. After the departure of David Alaba and the inconsistencies of Dean Huijsen, Los Blancos would see Konaté’s arrival as a complete defensive boost. As one of Liverpool’s most consistent players, the 27-year-old defender would arrive to form the starting center-back partnership with Antonio Rüdiger. In addition, this could cast doubt on the future of Raúl Asencio, as he has lost prominence and could be transferred to open up space in the defensive line. Alongside Ibrahima Konaté, Real Madrid could turn to Joan Martínez as the fifth center-back, serving as the replacement for Éder Militão in case of injuries. At just 18 years old, he could rotate between the first team and Real Madrid Castilla. With José Mourinho emerging as the possible new head coach, the team could return to having heavy rotation in defense, helping maintain competitiveness across all competitions. Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool during the Premier League match. Konaté could arrive with Dumfries to revamp Madrid’s defense Real Madrid CF have decided to carry out an overhaul of their sporting project, with José Mourinho emerging as the new head coach. In addition, Ibrahima Konaté appears set to become the club’s new defender if Florentino Pérez is re-elected as president. Far from being the only two changes for next season, Los Blancos are also reportedly targeting Denzel Dumfries as their new right-back. As per Matteo Moretto, via MARCA, Los Blancos are looking to strengthen the squad following the departure of Dani Carvajal, seeking direct competition for Trent Alexander-Arnold. Because of this, Denzel Dumfries has emerged as the main target, as Inter Milan appear open to his sale in the summer of 2026. As an experienced player, José Mourinho could bring out his best version immediately as he looks to rebuild the defensive line.
Reports have surfaced announcing Benjamin Cremaschi's permanent departure from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to continue his career in the Italian Serie A. Benjamin Cremaschi was one of the young players who witnessed Inter Miami‘s transformation into one of MLS’s marquee franchises following the arrival of Lionel Messi, having come through the club’s own academy. Now, his chapter with the Herons appears to be drawing to a close, with reports indicating he is set to make a permanent move to Serie A. According to Fabrizio Romano, Parma are set to trigger the €4 million, approximately $4.65 million, purchase option included in the loan deal arranged last summer. With Cremaschi due to return to Fort Lauderdale, the Italian club has decided to make the arrangement permanent. Having made his Inter Miami debut in February 2023 against CF Montréal, Cremaschi developed into one of the club’s most promising homegrown products, navigating an eligibility decision between the Argentina and United States national teams before ultimately committing to the USMNT. Across his time with the Herons, he has accumulated 107 appearances, scoring eight goals and registering nine assists, placing him fifth on the all-time appearances list just ahead of Messi’s 104 games, though Messi is expected to surpass that mark soon. When Messi first arrived at Inter Miami, Cremaschi was candid about what the moment meant to him in an interview with CBS Sports: “I grew up watching him play, watching a lot of Argentina players play, and now I can share the field and the day-to-day life with such a player it’s something I can’t describe. When I knew he was coming to the club I wasn’t really nervous but the first time I saw him in the locker room, which is where I met him I was really nervous, obviously shaking his hand. That was a really nerve-wracking moment.“ Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami celebrates scoring with teammate Benjamin Cremaschi. Under Javier Mascherano, however, Cremaschi began to lose his footing in the first team, deployed across multiple positions including winger and left back with little predictability. He famously told a press conference, “I go to matches and I have no idea where I will play,” a statement that spoke volumes about his situation and ultimately set the stage for his loan move to Parma. His first season in European football proved more difficult than anticipated, with Cremaschi managing just 215 minutes across nine appearances before suffering a left lateral meniscus tear in March. Despite the setback, Parma, who secured their Serie A survival, have shown enough faith in the 21-year-old to make the move permanent. Inter Miami freeing up space to land Casemiro With Mascherano’s dismissal and Guillermo Hoyos now in the dugout, a return for Cremaschi to Inter Miami had not been entirely out of the question. However, with the permanent transfer now confirmed, the move does more than simply resolve his future; it opens up room in the squad and provides a financial boost that could help facilitate the club’s reported pursuit of Casemiro. Inter Miami currently hold one available international roster slot and only a modest amount in General Allocation Money to work with. As a homegrown academy product, the Herons received the €4 million sale fee without having to pay a transfer fee to any other club, meaning Cremaschi’s departure represents a meaningful step toward funding the signing of the Brazilian midfielder, who is expected to join as a free agent following his departure from Manchester United.
Inter Milan have renewed their interest in Liverpool’s Curtis Jones as they work on strengthening their midfield section for 2026-27, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 25-year-old is open to the move and the two clubs are in contact, but their is still a significant gap in valuation as Liverpool consider the €20million proposed by Inter […] The post Inter continue Curtis Jones pursuit appeared first on Soccer News.
Amid rumors surrounding a potential move to Barcelona, Bernardo Silva would reportedly be willing to give up a considerable amount of money. On June 30 of this year, in the middle of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Bernardo Silva’s contract with Manchester City will expire, making him a free agent. That will give him the chance to negotiate freely with any club in the world, with Barcelona emerging as the leading favorites. “Aware that his salary in Catalonia will not be even remotely comparable to what he earned at City since his last contract renewal in 2023 (around €16 million per year), Bernardo Silva is willing to do practically anything to become a Barcelona player,” Portuguese outlet A Bola reported on Friday. Barcelona’s financial possibilities are limited compared to other options, which would force a sacrifice from the midfielder. “They have no money and have a more modest two-year contract with an option for a third, and a salary of around €8 million annually. This is practically half of what his lucrative contract with City offered him,” the report added. That means that, instead of the potential $18 million Silva could earn by staying at Manchester City, he would make around $9 million at Barcelona. “This difference could, of course, be mitigated by a generous signing bonus,” A Bola clarified. Hansi Flick, Head Coach of FC Barcelona. Other options for Bernardo Silva Although reports indicate that Bernardo Silva has a clear desire to play for Barcelona next season because of the sporting challenge it represents, there are other possible destinations if the move falls through. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, clubs from the Saudi Pro League have shown interest in the 31-year-old midfielder, in what would mean following the path of fellow Portugal national team players Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves and Joao Felix. In that scenario, the financial power of Saudi clubs suggests they could present a more lucrative offer than Barcelona. On the other side of the map, Inter Miami have also emerged as an option, driven by the desire to surround Lionel Messi with top-level talent. However, their current priority appears to be Casemiro, given the need to strengthen the defensive midfield position following Sergio Busquets’ retirement. Barcelona looking to strengthen midfield If negotiations for Bernardo Silva are completed, Barcelona would add another intriguing option to Hansi Flick’s squad. Right now, the team already has several proven midfield talents, including Pedri, Gavi, Fermin Lopez and Dani Olmo, so it will be interesting to see how the coach arranges his pieces to incorporate a star like Bernardo into his tactical setup.
