Real Madrid plan quiet transfer deadline day unless midfield offer changes everything

Real Madrid consider their summer transfer business 95% complete, with the club unlikely to make any further signings before the transfer window closes on 31 August.

The remaining five per cent has been left open for circumstances that could force a change of plan, according to Marca. Those possibilities include a serious injury to a member of the squad or an unexpected departure that would leave Real Madrid needing to find a replacement.

The Spanish club are understood to be satisfied with the way their summer has developed. Their incoming deals were completed without prolonged negotiations, apart from the transfer of Yan Diomande, which took longer than expected because of minor details in the agreement with RB Leipzig.

Marca says Real Madrid’s recruitment strategy has not been affected by the so-called “Rodri case”. The club have repeatedly denied reports linking them with a move for Martin Zubimendi, and that speculation has not led them to revise their plans.

Real Madrid have completed six signings during the current window, while Endrick has also returned to the squad. There have additionally been changes to the first-team coaching staff, leaving the club satisfied with the work carried out so far.

The one area that could still alter the situation is midfield. Real Madrid may have to reconsider their position if Premier League clubs make strong offers for Aurelien Tchouameni or Eduardo Camavinga.

A number of English clubs have shown interest in both players during the summer, although a departure for either midfielder is not considered easy at this stage. Should one of them leave, however, the club would regard it as an exceptional circumstance and could return to the transfer market.

That possibility represents the main remaining uncertainty for Real Madrid as the deadline approaches. The club are not actively expecting another deal, but they have kept enough flexibility to respond if the make-up of the squad changes unexpectedly.

The position is consistent with comments made recently by Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, who said: “I don’t say there won’t be any more signings because the market is still open, but if you ask me directly whether the market is closed for me? Yes, it’s closed”.

With less than two weeks remaining before the market shuts, Real Madrid’s present expectation is therefore for a quiet conclusion to their summer business. Only a major injury, an unplanned exit or a significant offer for Tchouameni or Camavinga appears likely to draw the club back into negotiations.