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Real Madrid in ‘advanced discussions’ to sign Endrick – Fabrizio Romano
According to Fabrizio Romano on the Here We Go Podcast, Real Madrid have entered into ‘advanced discussions’ with Palmeiras over the signing of 16-year-old wonderkid Endrick Felipe.
The teenage striker has emerged as one of the most in-demand young prospects in football currently even though he can only leave Brazil in 2024 after he turns 18.
The likes of Chelsea, PSG and Barcelona have all been credited with serious interest in Endrick. But it seems like it is Real Madrid who are making the big push to get the deal over the line for the forward at the earliest possible.
Indeed, as per the report from Romano, Los Blancos are really pushing hard to finalise the transfer and are in advanced discussions with Palmeiras over a possible switch.
At the same time, the reigning Spanish and European champions are also holding negotiations with the striker and his camp so that they can capture his services before a bidding war ensues.
Palmeiras, for their part, have been clear that any club will have to shell out the €60 million release clause amount in Endrick’s contract in order to sign him. And that could be achieved by including some add-ons in the deal, claims Romano.
Recent reports stated that Endrick’s camp would have had issues with Real Madrid if the club wanted to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City in two years’ time as they do not see the two as compatible in Brazil.
However, with Los Blancos expressing doubts over the signing of the Norwegian superstar due to his wages and past injury record, the path seems to be clear for Endrick to move to the Santiago Bernabeu, unless Chelsea or PSG produce a late twist in the tale.
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Real Madrid midfielder has offers from multiple important clubs, but prefers to stay
It goes without saying that Dani Ceballos’ influence at Real Madrid has only grown since the 2022 FIFA World Cup. However, despite that, clouds of uncertainty continue to remain over his future at the club.
It is understood that he is waiting for Madrid to come up with a renewal offer as his current deal expires at the end of the season.
According to Diario AS, Los Blancos had informed Ceballos that they would present him with a new contract towards the end of the season. To this date, though, there has been no proposal put forward by the team.
Ceballos is believed to be happy with his current status at Real Madrid. He does not want a big hike in salary, but what he is demanding is to feel important within the roster.
The Spaniard wants to know whether or not he has a place in the plans of the club and the manager. On the other hand, if Madrid does not offer him a new deal and the player ends up leaving, he knows he will have plenty of options to choose from.
Although Ceballos’ priority is to continue at Real Madrid, he is not closing doors on going abroad. At this moment, while there are no concrete offers, the midfielder has received multiple proposals through intermediaries of several important clubs, yet he continues to give Real Madrid priority.
Apart from the option of going abroad, Real Betis have made him known that he would be welcomed with open arms but given the financial troubles, a return remains an impossible task.
Furthermore, it has also been reported that Atletico Madrid approached the midfielder with an offer but as it turns out, Ceballos has decided to wait for Real Madrid after all.
