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Real Madrid believe a huge offer is coming for €25 million-rated defender from Saudi
According to a report from Cadena SER (h/t AS), Real Madrid believe that a huge offer is set to arrive for Ferland Mendy from Saudi Arabia this summer.
Mendy has been made available for a transfer by Los Blancos this summer who have grown frustrated with the 28-year-old after his disappointing campaign last time out when he struggled for both form and fitness.
Even though Carlo Ancelotti is not in favour of the sale unless a replacement is signed, Mendy could be allowed to leave before the next season kicks off.
And Saudi Arabia could potentially be the next destination for the former Olympique Lyon man, whose market value stands at €25 million currently.
Indeed, reports had indicated earlier this week that Mendy has a good reputation in the Middle Eastern nation and given their spending spree this summer, an offer for Mendy is now being anticipated by Real Madrid.
Los Blancos have already lost a player to Saudi Arabia, with Karim Benzema joining Al Ittihad. There were proposals for veteran midfielders Toni Kroos and Luka Modric as well, but they turned those down to renew their deals at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The oil-rich country have also roped in other notable names like Kalidou Koulibaly, N’Golo Kante, Ruben Neves, and Edouard Mendy already with more likely to be on the way before the transfer window closes.
And, Real Madrid ace Mendy could be one of their targets in the coming days with the club believing that an offer could arrive soon.
Los Blancos will hope to recoup most of the €50 million that they spent on signing the left-back from Lyon in 2019 despite the fact that his value has dipped in recent times. Should Mendy end up leaving, the Spanish capital club could look to bring in a replacement.
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.
