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Real Madrid set sights on Bundesliga full-back, will be a free agent in the summer
Real Madrid will look to reinforce three positions in the summer transfer window according to recent reports. One of those three areas which the club are looking to strengthen is left-back.
As things stand, Los Blancos have Ferland Mendy as the first-choice left-back. Beyond him, Carlo Ancelotti has David Alaba and Nacho as options while he has also used Antonio Rudiger on the left on occasions.
But there remain doubts over Mendy’s future at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club are understood to be not sure whether to renew him or sell him. There had been talks of a new deal in the past but they fell through because of his wage demands.
And even though he has been a regular fixture in the side, there is a feeling that Real Madrid can improve in that position. Now, as relayed by SPORT, Los Blancos have set their sights on a move for Borussia Dortmund and Portugal left-back Raphael Guerreiro for the summer.
The 28-year-old has been a regular in the side for the German giants since joining them in 2016 from Lorient, making over 200 appearances during this time.
Guerreiro has been in good form this season as well, netting three goals and assisting three more from 18 matches across all competitions.
Experienced at the highest level, the 28-year-old makes for an enticing target for Real Madrid as his contract with Borussia Dortmund expires at the end of the season. It means that Guerreiro will be available for a free transfer in the summer.
The report indicates that Dortmund, for their part, could consider selling Guerreiro in the winter itself as it would represent their last chance to make some cash.
Other names like Fran Garcia and Miguel Gutierrez, who left Real Madrid only last summer, are on the club’s radar and it remains to be seen who Ancelotti & co. decide to bring in to reinforce the left-back slot.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
