The Real Madrid Podcast

So how do you start this week looking ahead to a bright future with the likes of Rodrygo, Diaz, Vinicius all of whom show tantalising glimpses of their potential again or do you stand in quiet contemplation of what has been the worst season of this century so far after the defeat to Sociedad .

Other names in the news today, Modric, Felix, Benzema, Mariano, Kroos.

Plenty of speculation about impending striker arrivals Jovic name remains top of the list joining that long list Aubameyang and a player Madrid tried to sign back in 2012 Lucas Moura. With Spurs and Chelsea in European Finals no news forthcoming on either Eriksen or Hazard not such good news for Llorente as he is told to look for another club.

The week opens with Zidane refusing to waiver on his choices for next season with Pogba and Hazard still his primary choices and whilst some of the older more established may find themselves out of favour the future for the young players at Madrid looks bright with Brahim Diaz and Vinicius being spoken about in glowing terms by Butregueno. As for who will help Benzema next season at present there has been no communication between Eintracht Frankfurt and Madrid and with PSG and Bayern interested as well this could well turn into an auction. Plus we round up all the rest of the stories making news today.

Zidane remains confident he can get Paul Pogba this summer as Eriksen's move stalls over the fee. Bayern Munich have tabled a bid of 78 mill for Jovic 15 mill more than Madrid have offered. Van De Beek emerges as the most coveted talent of the week, Madrid have competition if they want to sign him from Barca, Juve, Spurs and Liverpool also admirers. The latest name being lined up to replace Marcelo is Lyon's Ferland Mendy but Hakimi on his way back from Dortmund is also out for recognition.

Another miserable weekend for Madrid as they slip to a 16th defeat of the season with no one escaping Zidane's wrath. Some good news at least ids that Varane will be at the club next season one who won't is Marting Odegaard who will be staying in Netherlands with Ajax securing him on loan for next season.Plus we round up all the names making news and headlines as well including Erkisen, Hazard, Pogba,

Well it looks as if the French media reports of advanced negotiations between Pogba and Madrid might have a grain of truth in them after he tells team mates he won't be at the club next season as he wants a fresh challenge. Luka Jovic move to Madrid moves a step closer with Bobic telling media they will sell if Madrid come in for him. Plus we round up all the rest of the rumour and speculation in the Real Madrid Podcast.

Lots of speculation on player futures and signings for this summer, with Sadio Mane all but ruling himself out of a move interest turns elsewhere, Jovic looks as if he will be the one to  provide the goals with Benzema next season, Elsewhere Sarabia could be the bargain buy of the summer available at 18 million from Sevilla and where will Odegaard's future be it was expected he would return to Madrid but Ajax interest may see him move to Amsterdam instead.

Madrid and 20 other of Europe's  elite in Lisbon to watch Jao Felix shine but also to speak again with Jovic who continues to edge closer to a Madrid move next summer. Sergio Ramos playing hard ball as he informs the club of his significant salary demands for next season.

Raul looking set to take over at Castilla 25 years after his one and only appearance with them, Neymar's father gives the latest on his sons future and Julien Weigl a potential replacement for Casemiro for next season. 

Mbappe comments cause a stir as he reveals his idols, Sadio Mane's potential move moves a step closer with Liverpool prepared to do business but only if Varane comes in the opposite direction. Rodriguez gets a spanish passport but is still looking for a new club, Hazard again refuses to be drawn on his future and Martin Odegaard could have a future in Netherlands as Ajax declare an interest in taking him next season. Plus all the other news.

After defeat number 9 of the season all the media are concerned with is who is leaving and who is coming in to replace those who have underachieved this season. David Alaba is favourite again to replace Marcelo with bayern prepared to deal at 60 mill, Zidane hasn't given up hope of signing Mane from Liverpool either with Asensio being used as bait. Hot prospect Jao Felix gives a hint of where he will go next after he was asked would he prefer to play in Premier League or La Liga and the latest on the Rabiot situation.