A soon-to-be former member of the first-team ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has emerged as a summer transfer target on the part of Turkish club Fenerbahçe.That’s according to transfer insider

Real Madrid have made an emphatic statement this summer – not just through marquee signings but by investing boldly in youth. The standout move so far is the signing of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate. As reported by The Athletic, “According to a River statement, the 17-year-old has become the most expensive sale in Argentine football history.”

Xabi Alonso's glittering Real Madrid playing career offered no protection for their new coach against the harsh spotlight of expectation on Wednesday, as they laboured to a deflating 1-1 draw with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in their Club World Cup opener.