The new season has gotten off to a rocky start for Real Madrid. A sudden wave of injuries has weakened the team significantly, and with fitness coach Antonio Pintus ramping up training intensity, Crickex Affiliate experts report that players have even been seen training with oxygen masks. While some fans blame the injury crisis on overly demanding sessions, the club has denied these claims. On a brighter note, key players like Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy are making progress in recovery and have rejoined partial team training, offering renewed hope for a title push.
Vinícius Júnior, although recovering steadily, has been sidelined in recent matches as coach Carlo Ancelotti follows medical advice to the letter. Just as Los Blancos appeared to be regaining momentum, unsettling transfer rumors surfaced, tightening fans’ nerves once again. According to inside sources, at least two Real Madrid core players could be on their way out. Paris Saint-Germain, under Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has reportedly launched a counter-offensive to retaliate for Kylian Mbappé being poached—by targeting Real Madrid stars in return.
One of PSG’s main targets is Rodrygo. Nasser believes that the quieter, more low-profile Rodrygo is an easier acquisition than Vinícius. Moreover, Rodrygo prefers to play on the left wing—a position dominated by Vinícius at Madrid. At PSG, that dream could become reality, especially with Mbappé comfortable playing as a number 9.
Crickex Affiliate reporters also claim that PSG is eyeing a midfield reinforcement from Madrid. Federico Valverde, considered a future captain, is viewed as untouchable, and Eduardo Camavinga, thriving in his utility role, is likewise off the table. This leaves Aurélien Tchouaméni as the most realistic option. Since the Qatar World Cup, Tchouaméni’s form has been underwhelming, and rumors of a potential move to Bayern Munich this summer have already stirred speculation about his commitment to the club.
Backed by the seemingly limitless resources of Qatar, PSG’s biggest advantage over Madrid is money. Al-Khelaifi believes he can lure key players away with generous salary offers—“money talks,” as the saying goes. While Real Madrid faces this challenge, the club isn’t just defending; it’s also hunting. According to recent reports, the club’s interest has shifted from big names like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé to Julian Álvarez, the rising star from Manchester City.
Crickex Affiliate sources suggest the rationale behind this pivot is twofold. First, Álvarez’s transfer fee is far more manageable compared to those of Haaland or a renewed Mbappé. Second, Álvarez has struggled to shine under Haaland’s shadow and hasn’t cemented a key role in Pep Guardiola’s system. “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”—Real Madrid seems to be embracing this mindset. With Guardiola reportedly eyeing Brighton’s Evan Ferguson as his next striker, Álvarez’s future at City looks more uncertain than ever.