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Real Madrid shift strategy after missing out on top defensive target – report
Real Madrid have found a new weapon to push for marquee signings in recent years. The club first push to find an agreement with the player and then ask the target to stay put on a move to Madrid while rejecting other offers.
The signings of Jude Bellingham and Aurelien Tchouameni in recent years materialised in similar fashion with clubs eventually accepting Real Madrid’s relatively low offers.
Los Blancos once again attempted to deploy the same plan for Leny Yoro this summer as they refused to meet Lille’s €60 million asking price.
This time, however, the men in white were beaten in the race by Manchester United as the French centre-back simply could not hold on.
No signing in the position
With Nacho Fernandez and Rafa Marin leaving the club and David Alaba still injured, Carlo Ancelotti begins the new season with Eder Militao and Antonio Rudiger as his only fit centre-backs.
Despite the dire circumstances, however, Real Madrid do not see the signing of a new centre-back this summer to be essential anymore according to reports from MARCA.
The club insist that there are reliable players in the academy who can cover for the newly-created void.
Moreover, Tchouameni has proven to be a reliable defender when forced to play in the position while Ferland Mendy is a handy option as well.
The Benzema situation
The offices in Madrid see the current centre-back situation to be similar to the position Real Madrid were in with the centre-forward position after Karim Benzema’s departure.
Despite not signing a world-class number nine after the Frenchman’s departure, Los Blancos managed the season brilliantly without breaking a sweat. Juggling limited resources, after all, is Ancelotti’s speciality.
With 50 days remaining on the market, it is not impossible that the men in white make at least a low-cost signing in the position.
However, they will not splash big money on an alternative for Yoro unless they see a long-term vision.
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.
