It is no secret that Real Madrid plan on a spending frenzy this summer. For the window in the buildup to next season would be a big one, and departures like that of Karim Benzema have only upped the ante.

Real Madrid’s biggest acquisition so far has been the services of Jude Bellingham. The Merengues had to shell out €103 million for the English protege, and the initial plan was to spend the rest of the budget to reinforce multiple smaller cracks.

The entry of Kylian Mbappe into the scene has complicated matters. The club originally wanted to bring the Frenchman in on a free transfer next summer, but Florentino Perez now wishes to fast-forward the process by a year.

The cost of advancing the operation will run well over €150 million for the Merengues. Needless to say, the offices are working hard to find solutions to reduce the number.

According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the option of including a player in the deal is not ruled out. Ferland Mendy’s departure, on that front, is a real possibility.

The French defender, whose market value stands at €25 million, would fit well into Les Parisiens‘ objective of supporting national team players given his connection with Les Bleus. Concurrently, the deal would help the Merengues part ways with a player whose stocks have been dropping in recent times.

Los Blancos could eye one of Joao Cancelo or Alphonso Davies if Mendy ends up leaving. At the moment, however, Fran Garcia appears best placed to start at left-back next season.

Real Madrid will only begin officially talking to PSG once the French club reach an agreement with the player and sort out their differences. After all, the tensions are high between the two parties and there is no fixed price tag against Mbappe’s name as a result.