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Arbeloa considering resting key Real Madrid players against Elche
After an impressive win over Manchester City, Real Madrid will return to La Liga as they take on Elche on Saturday.
With the team currently trailing league leaders Barcelona by four points, securing a win could be imperative if they are to remain in the title race.
However, it appears Alvaro Arbeloa has other plans and could fancy making some changes heading into the game against Elche.
Arbeloa to rest key players vs Elche
According to MARCA, Arbeloa could ring in the changes as Real Madrid take on Elche, with the coach having one eye on the second leg fixture against Man City.
But perhaps more importantly, it seems the Real Madrid manager does not want to risk overburdening his key players, especially at a time when the team has been hit with injuries to key players, including Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo.
Mbappe has been ruled out of the game against Elche. But Arbeloa wouldn’t have played him anyway. In fact, he is considering most of the first-team stars in order to keep themselves fit for the return leg.
It appears Real Madrid do not want to take any risk, knowing Man City have more than enough firepower to stage a grand comeback.
Barcelona have recently shown that no lead can ever be truly enough, notably scoring three goals against Atletico Madrid, coming short by just a goal in the Copa Del Rey semifinal.
Keeping that in mind, Real Madrid are expected to rest some key players this weekend. Some of the players are in contention for a breather include Antonio Rudiger, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde and Thibaut Courtois.
This could pave the way for some of the academy players to step up and prove themselves, as Real Madrid look to secure an easy win against Elche.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
