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Real Madrid ‘will not do anything crazy’ to sign Manchester City superstar – Romano
Real Madrid are actively scouring the market for a new midfielder heading into the summer transfer window.
The Merengues are looking both at established big-name players as well as up-and-coming young talents with potential to grow into superstars.
One of the players that is of interest for Real Madrid currently happens to be Manchester City and Spain midfield mainstay Rodri.
The 29-year-old midfield general happens to be the ideal fit for the profile that Los Blancos are looking for, and the fact that his contract expires in 2027 makes him an enticing prospect.
Real Madrid will not go overboard for Rodri
However, according to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid ‘will not do anything crazy’ to sign Rodri from Manchester City in the summer transfer window.
It is true that the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner is a player that the Spanish giants admire and have internally discussed him as a market opportunity for the summer.
But Real Madrid will not spend over-the-top crazy money to sign the Manchester City superstar, given his contract situation. Any move will thus depend on the fee that the midfielder commands.
Manchester City, for their part, are working hard to tie down the future of their key midfielder. Indeed, the Cityzens have already offered a new contract with a significant salary to the Spaniard as they believe he is returning to his best version after his ACL injury.
So, everything now depends on Rodri and what he decides to do with his future. If he opts to sign a new deal, it would definitively close the doors on any move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
If he decides not to renew, Real Madrid will be there, but only if they deem the operation to be financially sensible. If not, they could opt to wait until 2027, when he will become a free agent.
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Manchester United launch final push to sign Real Madrid outcast; club resists permanent exit
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of Endrick as the Brazilian forward’s future at Real Madrid becomes increasingly uncertain, with a potential January loan move emerging as a solution to his lack of regular playing time.
According to Bernabeu Digital, Manchester United are making a final push to convince the 19-year-old to join them.
However, negotiations could prove complicated because the Premier League club is interested in including a purchase option in the deal, while Real Madrid are not currently planning to give up permanent control of the striker.
Endrick’s limited opportunities under Jose Mourinho this season have opened the door to a temporary departure, with AC Milan and Tottenham also emerging as potential destinations.
Why Manchester United want Endrick?
Manchester United are looking for greater attacking productivity and believe Endrick could provide a different dimension to their forward line.
The Premier League club has also been linked with the Brazilian in the past, as they assess options to improve their goalscoring output after a poor start to the season.
Notably, his situation at Real Madrid makes a move more plausible, as Endrick has struggled to secure consistent minutes, and the club is considering a loan that would give him the chance to play regularly.
However, United’s preferred terms could become the biggest obstacle.
The English side reportedly wants the option to buy Endrick at the end of the loan, potentially giving them a route to a permanent transfer if he impresses.
Real Madrid reject permanent Endrick exit
Real Madrid’s preference is understood to be a straightforward loan without a purchase option.
The club want Endrick to gain experience elsewhere before returning to compete for a place in the squad, rather than risk losing a young forward they have invested in for the future.
His previous loan spell at Lyon provides a possible model for another temporary move, although any agreement would depend on the terms offered and the player’s own preferences.
Manchester United are prepared to make an attractive financial proposal in an effort to secure his arrival, but money alone may not resolve the disagreement if Real Madrid remain unwilling to include a purchase clause.
