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Real Madrid have approached the entourage of teenage Barcelona target – report
Despite reports suggesting Real Madrid’s transfer business for the summer might be wrapped up after the arrival of Joselu, the club went out and signed Arda Guler from Fenerbahce, beating Barcelona to his capture.
The transfer business might still not be done as Kylian Mbappe continues to remain on the agenda.
And, now another name seems to have been added to the list as journalist Adrian Sanchez claims that Real Madrid have made an approach to the entourage of Real Valladolid right-back Ivan Fresneda, who interestingly is also a target for Barcelona.
Real Madrid have Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez as their options for the right-back slot, with Nacho also an option. Alvaro Odriozola is also available at Carlo Ancelotti’s disposal, although he is on his way out, with talks ongoing with Real Sociedad over a transfer.
Considering that both Carvajal and Vazquez are in their thirties and Nacho is not a natural, it makes sense for Real Madrid to start preparing for the future and someone like Fresneda would be a good fit given his age and potential.
The 18-year-old enjoyed an impressive 2022/23 campaign, with his performance against Vinicius Jr particularly catching the eye.
Barcelona have been making moves for Fresneda, who has a release clause worth €20 million in his contract.
But, Real Madrid, too, appear to have taken an interest in the 18-year-old Spaniard and have made contact with his entourage to discuss the possibility of a transfer.
Only time will tell if the approach from the Spanish capital club turns into anything concrete in the coming days or not.
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.
