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Real Madrid unlikely to sign any new players after Joselu transfer – report
Real Madrid have made their second move in the transfer market, completing the capture of Joselu. Although the club are yet to put out an official statement, the Espanyol forward is set to rejoin the team on a loan deal, which has an option-to-buy clause that can be activated.
Florentino Perez has recently confirmed the deal verbally, meaning Real Madrid now have some sort of option in the number nine slot, following the departures of Mariano Diaz and Karim Benzema, who agreed on a move to Al-Ittihad this summer.
Having scored 16 goals in La Liga this past season, many consider the signing of Joselu to be a masterstroke. But following the exit of Benzema, one would expect Real Madrid to sign a more proven individual, who can at least have the potential to replace Benzema.
However, according to Melchor Ruiz (h/t Madrid Universal), Real Madrid will not do so. As per the Spanish journalist, the Spanish giants have decided they will not make any moves in the transfer market. The club have decided they have enough numbers in the offensive unit and do not need to further reinforce their ranks.
Real Madrid are indeed banking on the services of Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, both of who were on target in an international friendly against Guinea recently. They are also relying on the versatility of Brahim Diaz.
The former Man City playmaker is coming on the back of a successful three-year loan spell at AC Milan. His playmaking abilities, coupled with his productivity upfront could be useful for Real Madrid, the club believe.
In addition, Los Blancos have full faith in another striker in Alvaro Rodriguez, the youngster who made a mark in the first-team this past season and will be a fully-fledged member of the senior team next term.
It appears to be a costly but calculated move by Real Madrid, who are ready to save their funds this summer, knowing they might have a brilliant opportunity to sign Kylian Mbappe in the summer of 2024.
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Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed to sign Man United gem as total cost could exceed €10-15 million
Things seem to be heating up with regard to the future of wantaway Manchester United prodigy JJ Gabriel.
Real Madrid are one of the clubs pursuing the teenage wonderkid, who has made it clear that he does not wish to continue with the Premier League club.
Apart from Los Blancos, other top European clubs like FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain also remain keen on the English starlet.
Real Madrid, Barcelona best placed
In a major development, Sky Germany now reports that Real Madrid and Barcelona have emerged as the clubs best positioned to sign Gabriel.
The teenage attacking midfielder is understood to be giving preference to a move to Spain despite Bayern Munich intensifying their pursuit.
Real Madrid are understood to be in active negotiations with Gabriel and his camp, while his representatives continue to talk with multiple other clubs before a final decision is made.
But his preference to move to Spain gives Los Blancos an advantage, along with Barcelona.
However, there could be some issues in the deal going through smoothly because of the financial aspects of the operation.
€10-15 million total package
According to the German outlet, the total package to sign Gabriel, including transfer fees, wages, and bonus payments, among others, could end up costing in excess of €10-15 million.
Previous reports suggested that Manchester United would seek a training compensation of €300,000, while the player’s camp was said to be seeking a seven-figure salary.
But, if the aforementioned report is to be believed, the total cost of the operation seems to be coming out much higher at around €10-15 million.
Such a figure for a player who has just turned 16 a week ago could be seen as excessive despite the potential and talent he possesses.
It will be interesting to see how things evolve in this transfer saga as Gabriel remains determined to leave Manchester United and is angling a move to Spain, putting Real Madrid and Barcelona in the driving seat.
