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Real Madrid looking at 23-year-old Spanish ace as a replacement for Asensio
After years of success at Santiago Bernabeu, it appears Marco Asensio is finally on the verge of leaving Real Madrid. His contract at the club expires at the end of the season and everything indicates he will become a free agent.
Real Madrid have already kickstarted their search for finding a replacement for Asensio in the transfer market. According to Diario AS, the club are not looking too far either, having identified Brahim Diaz as a potential replacement for Asensio.
The former Manchester City starlet has gained valuable experience at the top level during his time at AC Milan, even helping the Rossoneri win the league title last season and reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League this time around.
Due to his long loan spell at San Siro, Real Madrid practically consider Diaz a new signing, much like Fran Garcia. The club will make adjustments to his contract and might consider the possibility of incorporating him into the first team.
The Spanish giants boast the services of Rodrygo, but Diaz can offer more tactical flexibility. The player, for his part, could have a chance of gaining more prominence in the Spanish national team if he can impress at the Bernabeu.
However, Brahim Diaz’s future remains open as Milan are expected to try and secure a permanent deal for the playmaker this summer. The player himself is reportedly keen on prolonging his stay at San Siro.
Real Madrid will make life difficult for Milan by holding out for a hefty price tag. Although Milan themselves are ready to splurge big, they have also been linked with a move for Asensio. So it will be interesting to see how things transpire in the coming weeks.
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.
