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Real Madrid received a call from Mbappe’s entourage at the end of last summer – report
Spanish publication MARCA has made a stunning revelation that Kylian Mbappe’s entourage called Real Madrid at the end of the last summer, admitting that the footballer regrets his decision of extending his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
The purpose of the call, according to the outlet, was to know whether or not Real Madrid were still interested in his acquisition. The club did not really show any concrete desire towards signing the forward despite the fact that the talks went on for almost a month.
Eventually, the team from the capital city decided to end the chase but did not close the door on future bids. The player understands that as long as he himself makes no effort, the transfer to Real Madrid is not going to materialize.
It is understood that if Madrid are to chase Mbappe again, the approach is going to be very different. To begin with, the forward must lower his expectations in all departments and not just the financial ones.
Meanwhile, it must also be remembered that Madrid are monitoring another alternative in Erling Haaland, who, in 2024, can execute a clause that will allow him to join the white team if they agree to pay €200 million for his services.
Interestingly enough, Madrid pushed hard for Mbappe’s acquisition two years back, having launched as many as three offers worth €160, €180 and €200 million.
During these two years, the Frenchman has only added UEFA Champions League disappointment to his name and if he is indeed serious about Madrid, he must be able to convince PSG to settle on a decent price as Madrid are not going to negotiate.
Another thing that Madrid are pondering upon is the form of Karim Benzema. If the veteran forward continues to struggle for form and if it coincides with the team failing to win any major title, the team might very well look to approach a world-class No. 9 in the summer.
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Mourinho might reconsider stance on Real Madrid forward in January amid Liverpool, Milan interest
After coming back to Santiago Bernabeu with heaps of promise and an excellent loan spell at Lyon, Endrick’s season hasn’t really unfolded the way he was hoping for.
The Brazilian international’s progress has been slowed by injuries and a lack of game-time. The fact that Real Madrid have landed on a brilliant deal by signing Carlos Espi doesn’t help things either.
All of these factors have led to question marks over Endrick’s future, with AS Roma credited with interest in the forward in the upcoming January transfer window.
Mourinho may reconsider stance on Endrick
According to English commentator Feargal Brennan (h/t Defensa Central), Jose Mourinho could reconsider his position on Endrick’s future when the winter market opens.
The Brazilian was a genuine doubt to leave in the summer but ultimately stayed, largely because Mourinho was happy with his pre-season performances and blocked his exit.
However, that decision could yet be revisited if Endrick fails to earn regular minutes over the coming months.
As mentioned earlier, the situation is complicated further by the impact of Espi. The young Spaniard has hit the ground running, scoring a dramatic winner on his debut against Espanyol, and his form has left Endrick further down the pecking order in attack.
With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr firmly established as undisputed starters, and Espi now ahead of him too, opportunities look set to be scarce for the Brazilian.
Liverpool and Milan circling
Should Endrick decide to leave, he is unlikely to be short of suitors.
Brennan claims Liverpool remain open to taking the forward on loan, while AC Milan are also expected to enter the race, setting up potential competition for his signature.
A temporary move could suit all parties, allowing Endrick to gain the regular football his development requires.
The frustration for Endrick is that his season began at a disadvantage. Injuries disrupted his start to the campaign, and although he was named in the squad for the Champions League clash with Inter Milan, he did not feature.
For now, Mourinho wants to evaluate the Brazilian properly once he is fully fit, to determine whether he can be a useful option from the bench.
But if the minutes do not come, another loan move in January could become the most sensible solution for a player still desperate to succeed at Real Madrid.
