19 May 2026 10:03 BST |<\/span> Cameron Smith Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Football news expert Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on several major transfer stories ahead of this summer, including the latest on Joao Pedro, Eduardo Camavinga and Jose Mourinho.<\/p>\n Jose Mourinho will leave Benfica this summer and a full agreement has been reached for him to become the new Real Madrid manager, as confirmed by Romano in his latest YouTube video<\/b>.<\/p>\n \u201cJose Mourinho will be the new Real Madrid manager,\u201d the transfer expert said. \u201cEverything has been agreed between Mourinho and Real Madrid, with only the final contractual details being resolved before the agreement is officially signed.<\/p>\n \u201cThere could still be a small adjustment to the contract structure, but nothing significant. Discussions between the lawyers representing Real Madrid and Mourinho\u2019s side have continued in order to finalise all documents later this week before making the announcement official.<\/p>\n \u201cEverything is done. There is a verbal agreement, a handshake with Florentino Perez, and all parties are now preparing for the formal confirmation.\u201d<\/p>\n Real Madrid are set to undergo several major changes this summer, with Dani Carvajal and David Alaba set to leave. However, Antonio Rudiger could be set to remain at the club.<\/p>\n \u201cReal Madrid are preparing for several important changes in defence. The club want to continue with Antonio Rudiger, but under different contractual conditions compared to his current deal. Conversations are ongoing as they work towards reaching an agreement over a new contract,\u201d Romano admitted.<\/p>\n \u201cDani Carvajal is leaving the club. I already reported that he was 99% likely to leave, and Mourinho has not changed that situation. Mourinho is not asking for Carvajal to stay, so the player will say goodbye to Real Madrid at the end of the season.<\/p>\n \u201cRudiger, meanwhile, has a strong chance of remaining at the club with a renewed contract. Dani Ceballos is also expected to leave, while David Alaba is set to depart as well. There will be many changes within the Real Madrid squad this summer.\u201d<\/p>\n Eduardo Camavinga has also been linked with a Real Madrid exit, amid rumoured interest from Manchester United, but the Frenchman has no intention of departing Los Blancos this summer,<\/p>\n \u201cMany questions have arrived regarding Eduardo Camavinga and the rumours linking him with Manchester United and other clubs. There is no doubt that several clubs appreciate the player and are interested in him,\u201d Romano confirmed.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, Man Utd have not started any official conversations with Real Madrid and have not made any approach for Camavinga at this stage. From what I understand, Man Utd currently have different priorities.<\/p>\n \u201cCamavinga himself wants to stay at Real Madrid. He wants to fight for his place and continue as part of the project. He understands that this season has been difficult, especially with injuries and unfortunate moments, probably making it the toughest campaign of his career so far. Despite that, he does not want to give up. He believes difficult seasons are part of football, and he wants to respond by improving and proving his value again.<\/p>\n \u201cCamavinga is still very young and remains fully committed to succeeding at Real Madrid. The club are not actively pushing him out or losing faith in him. At the same time, as always in the transfer market, everything depends on opportunities and potential offers. Should a major proposal arrive this summer, Real Madrid would consider the situation, but the player\u2019s intention is currently very clear – he wants to stay.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, fellow Real Madrid star Endrick has also been linked with an exit, but Romano has downplayed such speculation.<\/p>\n \u201cEndrick is expected to remain at Real Madrid next season,\u201d he revealed. \u201cThe club are very happy with the attitude he has shown, particularly during his experience in France with Olympique Lyonnais. Real Madrid believe he can become an important player for the future and expect him to be a significant part of the squad next season.\u201d<\/p>\n Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has emerged as a top target for Barcelona in recent months, and although contact has taken place, a sale isn\u2019t expected to be agreed.<\/p>\n \u201cBarcelona have held contacts with people close to Joao Pedro because they appreciate the player very much. Barcelona rate him highly and are exploring different attacking options because the Julian Alvarez situation is currently blocked. Atletico Madrid are asking for a substantial fee, while several Premier League clubs and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested, making negotiations difficult,\u201d Romano explained.<\/p>\n \u201cAlthough Barcelona have spoken with Joao Pedro\u2019s camp, Chelsea\u2019s position is very clear. Chelsea consider Joao Pedro an important part of both the present and the future. They want him to remain at the club and believe he can become a crucial player under Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n \u201cChelsea feel he performed well even during a complicated season and are convinced he can improve even further under the new manager. For this reason, Chelsea are determined to keep him.\u201d<\/p>\n Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has just one year remaining on his current contract, and a sale is a real possibility this summer.<\/p>\n Romano confirmed: \u201cInter remain strongly interested in Curtis Jones. The Liverpool midfielder is one of their priority targets for midfield, and he was already close to joining the Italian club during the January transfer window. The player was open to the move, but the deal collapsed because Liverpool did not want to let him leave midway through the season without signing a replacement.<\/p>\n \u201cInter are still monitoring the situation closely and are prepared to make another attempt for Curtis Jones. Liverpool\u2019s valuation will be crucial because the midfielder is under contract until 2027 and is currently far from agreeing a new deal.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool\u2019s asking price will determine the timing and direction of negotiations, after which Inter will decide how to proceed. What is certain is that Inter appreciate the player and remain in contact with him.\u201d<\/p>\n Finally, Romano revealed that Liverpool will assess their options ahead of this summer following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n \u201cLiverpool will conduct an important end-of-season review involving the players, management and manager Arne Slot,\u201d the transfer reporter said. \u201cAt the moment, Liverpool have not approached other managers, including Xabi Alonso, despite opportunities to do so. The club continue to insist that they want to move forward with Arne Slot as manager.<\/p>\n \u201cThe review will still be a crucial moment for the future of Liverpool Football Club because it will allow the owners and senior figures at the club to evaluate the direction they want to take.<\/p>\n \u201cFor now, the focus remains entirely on the next match, and Arne Slot has expressed his confidence about continuing as Liverpool manager. The club will wait until the end-of-season review before making any final decisions.\u201d<\/p>\n Build The FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122: LEGO\u00a9 releases stunning football-inspired collection<\/b><\/p>\n Arsenal Transfer News Today: Endrick update as Gunners present ‘compelling offer’<\/b><\/p>\n Chelsea Transfer News Today: Osimhen wanted as Alonso makes major call<\/b><\/p>\n Man Utd Transfer News Today: Anderson message delivered as contract agreement confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n Transfer Rumours: Alonso to sell ‘untouchable’ Chelsea star to fund \u20ac100m signing<\/b><\/p>\n Check out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. Download here:<\/p>\n \u2022Google Play<\/b><\/p>\n \u2022App Store<\/p>\n Cameron Smith is a Digital Content Producer for FootballTransfers, having joined the team upon its inception in November 2020.
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