European press shocked by incidents at Real Madrid, Manchester United targeted Bruno Fernandes’ successor

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

The European press scandalized by the events at Real

After the clashes that have occurred since last week between Real players, the Real crisis is making headlines across Europe. As for the Catalan press, World title “Torn locker rooms” . In a locker room already tense after numerous internal tensions, this episode symbolizes the spiral of sporting and managerial crisis, with also economic quarrels around the Bernabéu and the financing of the club, leaving a unclear future around the club and in particular the position of coach and opening more and more the door to a return of Mourinho, seen as the only one by Florentino Pérez capable of saving the club. Abroad, in France, the newspaper The Team also speaks of a “ crisis before the Clasico. » A fight between two teammates added a little more to the crisis in a locker room already greatly fractured before going to face Barça on Sunday, we can read. In England, the Daily Mail writing : “Valverde in hospital after fight with teammate”. These tensions, added to the Rüdiger-Carreras fight, the Mbappé-Vinicius, Mbappé-Bellingham conflicts or even the public criticism against Arbeloa, reveal a fragmented locker room, governed more by clans than by a clear hierarchy.

Manchester United want Morgan Rogers for ‘post-Bruno Fernandes’

In Manchester, Morgan Rogers appears to be the most credible candidate to succeed Bruno Fernandes in the long term at the Reds Devils, while also being able to strengthen the left wing this summer. The Portuguese remains excellent this season and is approaching the record for assists in the Premier League, but his future remains uncertain because of a release clause and a contract which can still evolve. United want to keep him, but are already preparing for the future in case he leaves after the World Cup or after the next season, and Rogers ticks the boxes thanks to his versatility, his creativity and his level already confirmed in the Premier League. Aston Villa could be sellers if it funds their own rebuild, but competition is strong and the expected price around Rogers is high, which would make him a big deal of the summer.

Several clubs are interested in David Alaba

For his last dance, David Alaba was offered to the big names of the Italian championship. Well on his way to leaving Real Madrid in the summer of 2026, his contract not being extended, the Austrian is reaching the end of his cycle in Madrid, hampered by serious injuries. Courted by several clubs, including Milan, the 33-year-old player is presented by the Italian media as a real zero-euro opportunity for the transfer window. THE Corriere dello Sport indicates that he would even have touches in the United States, Saudi Arabia and Salzburg, while his agent is also looking at AC Milan. His versatile profile, his experience and his impressive record make him an attractive target, even if his physical condition remains the main question mark.