The Real Madrid Podcast

In todays podcast the latest updates on Neymar, Zidane no longer the untouchable Mourinho waits in the wings, reaction to the weekend as Bale and James Rodriguez shine and Mijatovic tells all "we will compete but won't win loads of trophies "

Today we update all the latest stories surrounding Neymar's move from PSG, Tuchel tells all "we can't lose Neymar without a replacement". James Rodriguez inline for a return to the first team this weekend, Van De Beek to arrive for next season, Roca of Espanyol on Madrid radar, Luka Jovic speaks about speculation surrounding his future at Madrid.

So after what was a forgettable pre season Madrid impress with a 3-1 win at Celta Vigo, Modric picks up a first ever red card in a league game, Zidane reveals that Bale will stay this season and the latest on Neymar.

Pre season ends with penalty shootout defeat to Roma, where next for Neymar Madrid or Barcelona, Napoli end interest in James Rodriguez, Bale future still undecided. Tuchel preparing for life without Neymar. Modric going nowhere this season, Marcelo had contact with clubs in Italy.

Madrid's difficult pre season continues as the team struggle to forge an identity, could Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez begin the season as part of the 1st team squad if Perez gets his way this is what will happen, other names being linked this week Weigl, Sane, Sancho and Mane.

Dortmund, Roma and Inter all alleged to have been in touch to ask about Jovic who has found the going tough in the opening weeks of his Madrid career. Madrid looking at adding to the forward line several names in the frame including Martial. Other names in the news Take, Vinicius, James Rodriguez, Bale and Madrid remain the worlds most valuable football club.

Quiet week for news this week with the squad training in Canada ahead of the International Champions Cup, Perez tells Zidane chances of signing Pogba slim , Eriksen and Van De Beek still potential arrivals. No sign of Rodriguez future being concluded. 

A quiet week as the squad train in Montreal, Madrid end interest in Neymar, player sales imperative if Madrid to sign Pogba. Mariano interest significant but the player informs Madrid he will stay to fight for a first team place. Militao unveiled in Madrid.

This week Marcelo considers calling time on his 13 ssn stay in Madrid, Ceballos considers Spurs loan move, De Tomas heads to Benfica on a 5 yr deal, Valverde to be offered out on loan next season as Reguilon reunites with Lopetegui at Sevilla on loan.

Ajax put 65 mill price on Van De Beek, Marcelo loses 5 kilo's in 15 days as he ramps up his preparations for the season, Mariano informs Madrid of his plans on his way out Theo Hernandez to Milan and Nacho Fernandez interesting Roma and Napoli.