Gareth Bale has passed his medical at Real Madrid and will get his first taste of life as a galactico this afternoon when he is presented at the Bernabeu.

Ricardo Carvalho is expected to complete his move to Real Madrid this afternoon after the Los Blancos revealed that the Chelsea defender is undergoing a medical in the Spanish capital this morning.

Real Madrid defender Pepe is set for six months on the sidelines after it was confirmed today he has suffered knee ligament damage and needs surgery.

Karim Benzema has passed his medical with Real Madrid as he prepares to complete his move from Lyon.

Cristiano Ronaldo has successfully completed his medical with Real Madrid this afternoon, the Primera Division club have confirmed.