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AC Milan eye Real Madrid forward as a priority target for January – report
The summer transfer window may have come and gone, but speculations surrounding the future of Real Madrid forward Endrick continue to do the rounds.
As reported last week, Serie A giants AS Roma are considering reviving their interest in the 20-year-old striker heading into the January transfer window.
Now, another Serie A club, AC Milan, have set their sights on the Brazilian international.
Indeed, according to Calciomercato (h/t Bernabeu Digital), the Rossoneri are planning to revisit their interest in the Real Madrid striker during the January transfer window.
AC Milan already tried to bring Endrick to Italy during the summer, but Real Madrid rejected the approach.
Jose Mourinho was particularly important in that decision, with the Portuguese coach choosing to keep the Brazilian as part of his squad after his loan spell at Olympique Lyon.
The situation could be reassessed when the transfer window reopens in January.
AC Milan waiting to see Endrick’s minutes
AC Milan intend to closely monitor how much playing time Endrick receives during the opening months of the season at Real Madrid.
The Italian club would be prepared to explore a loan deal with an option to buy if the circumstances allow.
The competition for places in Real Madrid’s attack is fierce, meaning Endrick’s role between now and December could prove crucial.
His involvement during the first half of the season could ultimately influence the positions taken by both the player and the club when January arrives.
If Endrick, who has only recently recovered from a muscle issue, struggles to secure regular minutes, AC Milan could see an opportunity to revive their pursuit.
Endrick remains a priority for Milan
Despite their failure to sign him in the summer, the Rossoneri continue to regard Endrick as one of their leading targets.
The Italian club, managed by Ruben Amorim, have already made it clear to the Real Madrid player’s representatives that they would be interested in a loan if an opportunity arises.
Mourinho was instrumental in preventing Endrick’s departure during the summer, and his influence is expected to remain significant when the January window opens.
If the Real Madrid manager continues to place his faith in the Brazilian forward, convincing the club to let Endrick leave the Santiago Bernabeu will once again be extremely difficult.
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Real Madrid resolve their pitch problems as the Bernabeu surface returns to good condition
After years of problems with the pitch, Real Madrid now believe that those issues are now a thing of the past, reports MARCA.
For several seasons, the playing surface at the Santiago Bernabeu had become one of Real Madrid’s biggest headaches. Five pitch changes in a single season, paint used to disguise its poor appearance on television and criticism from all sides.
The club had been trying to solve the problem for some time and now, they believe they have finally found an answer.
The Bernabeu begins to put its turf problems behind it
The latest operation was accelerated following the NFL game between the Miami Dolphins and the Commanders, forcing the club to replace the playing surface in just 72 hours to meet the deadline last season. This time, however, there was an important difference.
After establishing that the underlying structure was in good condition, Real Madrid decided to retain the existing turf panels and hybrid stitching system rather than remove everything and start again.
The new grass was installed over the existing base after being cultivated for several months. The variety selected was RyeBlue Deportivo, a high-performance mixture consisting of 50% perennial ryegrass and 50% Poa pratensis.
Real Madrid hoped the combination would provide a definitive solution. The club’s groundskeeping team has since refined the maintenance process, and the results are encouraging.
The Bernabeu is now in a condition that satisfies the club, and there are no plans to make further changes to the playing surface during the season.
It is the outcome Real Madrid have been pursuing for years, following a situation that eventually concerned the players themselves.
Major concerts remain the Bernabeu’s outstanding challenge
While the pitch problem appears to have been brought under control, the return of major concerts remains the Bernabeu’s biggest unresolved issue.
Real Madrid have spent months working to address the noise problems that forced them to suspend large-scale concerts.
The work has included soundproofing improvements and other measures designed to prevent noise from escaping the stadium. However, there is still no confirmed date for the return of major events.
Real Madrid believe the work carried out has brought the stadium closer to an optimal level of sound insulation.
Several areas have been reinforced to reduce noise escaping outside, with particular attention paid to entrances, enclosures and other points through which sound waves could travel.
The structural soundproofing work is understood to be nearing completion, with final architectural finishing work and official sound-emission tests still outstanding.
In the meantime, Real Madrid are exploring ways to make a return to large-scale events more feasible.
The aim is to make full use of the improvements already completed and establish a model that allows the club to revive an activity that was one of the major commercial attractions of the renovated stadium.
Until that becomes possible, Real Madrid continue to explore other ways of generating revenue from the Bernabeu. Corporate events, award ceremonies, conferences and private celebrations remain among the alternatives.
For Real Madrid, resolving the pitch issue is a significant step forward. Restoring large-scale entertainment to the Bernabeu remains the next major objective.
