Three Key Figures Control Real Madrid's Transfer Market, Not Perez

Reports have emerged regarding new developments within Real Madrid concerning the management of transfer dealings during the current summer transfer window, indicating that club president Florentino Pérez is not directly involved in most of the ongoing activities.

According to journalist Sergio Valentin, Perez has not intervened in the negotiations regarding several names on Real Madrid's table, including Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella, and Bernardo Silva. The transfer market is being managed by executive director José Ángel Sánchez, club scout Juni Calafat, along with player agent Jorge Mendes.

The report added that the idea of signing Manchester City midfielder Rodri did not come at the request of Portuguese coach José Mourinho, but rather as an initiative from Real Madrid's management, which sees the player as an ideal addition to the midfield in the upcoming phase.

The source indicated that there is optimism within the club about the possibility of reaching an agreement with Manchester City without major complications, especially given Rodri's desire to return to Spain. However, Real Madrid understands that completing any new deal requires, first and foremost, the departure of several players.

The report clarified that the club's need to sell or loan some players is not related to financial matters, but primarily aims to free up spots on the team roster before making new signings during the summer transfer window.