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Ancelotti hoping for signings in the full-back department, but Real Madrid not keen
Earlier this week, reports of Carlo Ancelotti’s disappointment in the Real Madrid administration surfaced. The Italian tactician was said to be let down by the decision-makers, especially after they went back on their word of bringing in a quality striker this summer.
According to reports from SER (h/t Madrid Xtra), Ancelotti does not see eye to eye with Florentino Perez even in other positions in the squad. The manager wants a top full-back signing this summer, but it is currently not on Los Blancos’ agenda.
The need for new full-backs at Real Madrid is real. The left-back position has been a concern for a while now, and the right-back department is slowly growing into an equally concerning area.
Ferland Mendy has failed to impress the manager over the years, for his inability to produce an impact in the final third is seen as the team’s Achilles heel.
Fran Garcia is indeed arriving to reinforce the position, but the signing of Alphonso Davies was also seen as a real possibility. That option does not appear to exist for this summer now.
Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez are currently the team’s options to play at right-back. However, both stars are now on the wrong side of 30, and it is high time the Merengues find a young replacement to take the position forward.
At the moment, however, a signing of the full-back is unlikely. Real Madrid are working hard to reach an agreement with Kylian Mbappe over a transfer, and any other signing just does not appear to be on the agenda.
If Mbappe does not arrive this summer, Dusan Vlahovic could well be a target for Los Blancos. The Serbian International is seen as an optimal choice to strengthen the attack on loan, albeit with an option to make his signing permanent.
Real Madrid youngster Endrick continues to attract interest from several clubs ahead of another potential loan move in the upcoming January transfer window.
The latest side considering a move for the Brazilian forward is Aston Villa.
Indeed, according to reports relayed by Bernabeu Digital, the Premier League club are interested in signing the Real Madrid striker on loan in January.
No minutes for Endrick
Endrick has had very limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season. Across Real Madrid’s nine matches in La Liga and the UEFA Champions League, the Brazilian has played just four minutes, coming on in the 86th minute against Elche.
Such limited playing time has left the young forward struggling to gain the minutes and experience needed to develop his talent at Real Madrid.
As such, another loan move, like last January when he left for Olympique Lyon, could offer him a chance to play more regularly and continue his progression.
Aston Villa, managed by Unai Emery, have now emerged as an interested party to acquire the Brazilian international’s services on loan for the second half of the season.
AC Milan also interested in Endrick
Howver, Aston Villa are not the only club monitoring Endrick’s situation. AC Milan have also renewed their interest in the Brazilian forward.
The Rossoneri already held an interest in the 20-year-old forward during the summer transfer window and are knocking on the doors once again now.
In fact, some reports in Italy even go on to suggest that the youngster is ready to pounce on the opportunity to sign for the Serie A giants.
For now, however, there have been no concrete developments or formal approaches from any interested club.
Real Madrid are understood to be open to allowing Endrick to leave on loan, but they are not considering a permanent sale as they still have a lot of faith in the promising attacker whom they signed from Palmeiras.
With Aston Villa and AC Milan both interested, the coming months could prove important in determining where the young Brazilian will continue his development.
