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Bayern Munich know Real Madrid midfield ace is not for sale, no contacts made – report
Earlier today, reports emerged from Germany claiming that Bayern Munich had set their sights on a summer move for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
It was suggested that the 23-year-old is at the top of the wishlist of the Bavarians’ manager Thomas Tuchel, who is keen on signing a new defensive midfielder this summer.
Furthermore, the report even claimed that there had already been some contact between Bayern Munich and Tchouameni regarding a potential transfer.
However, a fresh update from BILD’s Tobi Altschaffl has now claimed that while Tuchel rates the Real Madrid star highly, there is no contact between any of the parties involved at this moment.
Bayern Munich know that Real Madrid do not want to sell Tchouameni at this moment.
On top of that, signing him this summer would be a challenge for the Bundesliga champions as they have spent €50 million to land Kim Min-jae and will be splashing a big sum to bring in Harry Kane as well.
Tchouameni joined Real Madrid only last summer, arriving from AS Monaco in a deal that could reach €100 million. The 23-year-old made a brilliant start to life in the Spanish capital, straight away slotting into the team in place of Casemiro.
However, the midfielder’s form took a nosedive in the second half of the campaign, prompting Carlo Ancelotti to axe him from the lineup.
It has led to rumours about his future sparking up, but as things stand, Los Blancos continue to count on the French international, with the manager retaining full faith in the player.
In fact, it has been suggested that Tchouameni will be a regular starter for Real Madrid in the upcoming campaign despite the competition in midfield.
There is still a lot of time left in the transfer window, but Bayern Munich’s reported interest in Tchouameni is unlikely to lead to something.
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.
