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Real Madrid prefer to sign Kylian Mbappe for free in 2024 – report
According to journalist Ben Jacobs (via Caught Offside), Real Madrid would prefer to sign Kylian Mbappe for free in the summer of 2024. But they would not rule out a move this year only if the price is right.
The 24-year-old superstar has made it abundantly clear that he does not intend to renew his contract at PSG, with the current one expiring in 2024. At the same time, he does not want to leave this summer either and wants to depart as a free agent twelve months later.
But, Les Parisiens have no desire to entertain that and wish to either sell him right away or see him extend his contract. By no means the Ligue 1 champions are willing to accept Mbappe leaving as a free agent.
With the two parties in a standoff, Real Madrid have been quietly following the situation. It is well-established that Florentino Perez sees the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner as a top target and wants him at the Santiago Bernabeu.
However, the Merengues would still prefer to sign the 24-year-old for free next year rather than paying around €200 million in transfer fees for acquiring his services.
“PSG are adamant Mbappe won’t leave on a free next summer, but the player himself continues to indicate he wants to stay at PSG this season. It’s a bit of a power struggle, with a lot of games, and it’s all playing out in public,” Ben Jacobs writes.
“Right now PSG are just waiting on Mbappe. But if there is no breakthrough they will actively put him on the market. Real Madrid would still prefer to wait until next summer and sign Mbappe on a free, but would consider moving now if the price is right.”
For Real Madrid to make a move, PSG and Mbappe must reach common ground. If there is no green light from them, Los Blancos would be happy to wait until next year and sign him up for free.
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.
