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Real Madrid have not made contact with former manager over potential return
Jose Mourinho is one of the managers being mentioned as a possible arrival at Real Madrid next season.
The 63-year-old Portuguese manager previously led the club between 2010 and 2013 and could now return to the Santiago Bernabeu to replace his former ward, Alvaro Arbeloa, who is likely to be axed at the end of the season.
As has been reported, Mourinho, currently in charge of SL Benfica, would be willing to listen to Real Madrid and think about the possibility of a move back to the Bernabeu.
No contacts yet
However, according to Mundo Deportivo, an approach from Real Madrid towards Mourinho has not taken place.
In December, when Real Madrid dismissed Xabi Alonso, Mourinho denied that he would take over the team at that time. At present, however, he has not ruled anything out. He is under contract with Benfica until 2027, but has not made any public statement regarding his future.
Mourinho would be willing to listen to Real Madrid, particularly to Florentino Perez, with whom he maintains a good relationship.
The club holds special significance for the Portuguese coach, and if approached, he would consider the proposal.
For now, however, Real Madrid have not made any contact with their former manager over a potential return.
Moreover, within circles close to the club’s leadership, there is no clear expectation that such a move will occur. Some even rule out the possibility of Mourinho returning to Real Madrid, at least at this moment, although the situation could still change.
Real Madrid have also been linked with the likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Didier Deschamps and Lionel Scaloni as potential candidates to replace Arbeloa in the summer.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
