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Real Madrid plot raid for €40 million-rated Liverpool midfield star – report
Real Madrid’s season has been hit hard by injuries. The club have lacked quality and quantity, especially in the midfield department.
The retirement of Toni Kroos has left a hole in midfield. Eduardo Camavinga and Aurelien Tchouameni’s regular battles with injuries haven’t helped either.
Moreover, Luka Modric is not getting any younger and will likely leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, meaning reinforcements in midfield could be the need of the hour.
Real Madrid set sights on Gravenberch
Keeping that in mind, Real Madrid appear to have set their sights on Ryan Gravenberch, in their bid to reinforce their ranks in midfield.
This is according to Fichajes, which suggests Los Blancos have identified the Dutchman as an ideal target due to his brilliant performances in the Premier League.
Formerly of the prestigious Ajax academy, Gravenberch wasn’t much of a hit during his time at Bayern Munich. However, the youngster has performed exceptionally well since joining Liverpool in the summer.
He has become an ever-present figure in Arne Slot’s midfield unit, racking up 19 appearances in all competitions this season.
Real Madrid clearly like Gravenberch’s profile. His age, technical ability and versatility make him an ideal addition to a midfield setup already brimming with young talents.
Liverpool, though, are unlikely to make things easy for Los Blancos. The Reds consider Gravenberch a pivotal part of their setup and won’t be looking to sell the player, at least in the upcoming January transfer window.
That said, the Premier League giants have started looking out for potential replacements in case their star midfielder leaves the club.
To that end, the Reds are keeping tabs on Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who has had a difficult start to life under Hansi Flick.
Real Madrid are also monitoring other midfielders such as Martin Zubimendi of Real Sociedad and Manchester City ace Rodri. So, it remains to be seen how things develop with their reported interest in Gravenberch.
*Player valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on date of publication
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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.
