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Real Madrid enter the race for €60 million-rated Premier League striker – report
Kylian Mbappe’s coming into form is the best possible news for Carlo Ancelotti and Co. as the Frenchman can provide an elite-level goal-scoring threat.
However, that does not stop the administration from being on the lookout for a possible new striker signing and Footmercato reveal that the Merengues have identified a target from the Premier League now.
Indeed, the player who interests the men in white is none other than Jhon Duran, the in-demand Aston Villa striker who is seen as one of the most promising players in the department.
Real Madrid enter the race
The Aston Villa striker is in serious demand in Europe’s elite with PSG already in the race to sign him. He has also attracted interest from Saudi Arabia where Al-Nassr have stepped up and Cristiano Ronaldo’s club is currently Duran’s dream.
As relayed by the Italian outlet, however, Real Madrid have just entered the race for his signing and could bring serious alterations to his future plans.
The Merengues are not discouraged by any competition in Duran’s signing and will look to change his mind and convince him to not sign for Al-Nassr.
If they can assure him of a playing spot, the process may not be as complicated as it appears. However, it will prove to be a pricey affair as the Premier League outfit will not accept anything under €60 million for his signing.
Also reported in the same update is that Real Madrid may offer Endrick in exchange for Duran’s services and it remains to be seen how much truth there is to that angle.
After all, the club are currently not looking to part ways with the Brazilian in any capacity and see him to be a long-term asset for their plans.
So far this season, Duran has played 19 games for Aston Villa, starting just four, and has a staggering seven goals to his name in that duration. Further, he has also scored thrice in seven UEFA Champions League appearances.
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.
