They were not far from winning a title this season… But once again, the Rojiblancos ended the 2025/2026 financial year empty-handed. Dumped in La Liga of course, but semi-finalists in the Champions League, and above all, finalists in the Copa del Rey which they lost on penalties to Real Sociedad. From now on, the Colchoneros are working on a summer transfer window which promises to be exciting. Certainly, there is the fear of losing Julian Alvarez, coveted by Barça and especially by PSG, but there should also be many arrivals.
This Wednesday, the Spanish press reveals a lot of information regarding this upcoming transfer market. First of all, Marca tells us that the Madrilenians are rushing towards Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), who has become the priority objective to strengthen the rearguard. A complicated and expensive operation, since the Spaniard had cost the Blues a little more than 60 million euros at the time. And since then, it has seen its value increase. The English press also claims that Xabi Alonso considers him untouchable. Positive point for the Colchoneros: the player wants to leave to play in the Champions League.
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Still in the defensive sector, the Madrilenians also intend to acquire Cristian Romero, the Argentinian defender from Tottenham. The media Sport indicates that the player’s departure from Spurs has already been confirmed, and that relegation would lower his price considerably. FC Barcelona would also be on board. The first almost confirmed recruit of the summer brings us João Gomes, the 25-year-old Brazilian midfielder from Wolverhampton. Mundo Deportivo and other media thus evoke a total agreement between the two clubs for a transfer of 45 million euros.
Finally, the Colchoneros wish to keep Nico Gonzalez, who was on loan from Juventus this season. The Madrilenians still intend to negotiate a little this purchase option of 32 million euros, but everything indicates that they will still have to sign a substantial check. Finally, and this would be the icing on the cake, Marca explains that Atleti is in the race for Bernardo Silva, at the end of his contract at Manchester City. Given the market value of the players concerned – Bernardo Silva would be free but should receive a signing bonus – these 5 operations that the Madrilenians wish to complete quickly could reach a total of 200 million euros…
