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Real Madrid wonderkid training with greater intensity to play against Juventus – report
According to journalist Jorge Picon, Real Madrid new signing Arda Guler is going to be the only absentee for tonight’s El Clasico, but the former Fenerbahce midfielder is training with more intensity to try to make it to the game against Juventus in Orlando.
Guler, who signed for Real Madrid for a fee reported to be around €20 million on a six-year contract, is yet to recover from discomfort in his right leg.
Of late, although the player has resumed training, he will not feature against Barcelona tonight in Dallas, as was confirmed by manager Carlo Ancelotti himself.
However, if given greenlight by the medical staff, the 18-year-old might be in contention to play against Juventus which is going to be Los Blancos’ last pre-season friendly.
What’s wrong with Guler?
Since arriving earlier this month, Guler had been making all the right noises in pre-season training.
However, he has been dealing with discomfort in his right leg and has not trained with the rest of the group since last Saturday.
It has led to him missing the first two pre-season friendlies against AC Milan and Manchester United, leaving fans waiting to see the 18-year-old in action in the famous whites of Madrid.
Until Friday, the midfielder was seen training separately as he continues to recover from the problem that has forced him out of the recent starting XIs.
Although it is evident that Guler is close to full fitness, getting into the playing XI might require a few more days.
Guler wanted to play against Barcelona
It is believed that after missing out against Milan and Manchester United, the 18-year-old was looking forward to featuring against Barcelona.
But he has been advised against making his debut for Los Blancos in El Clasico, which is understandable as the team do not wish to take any risk with him.
In the meantime, though, Guler has begun doing training sessions at a higher intensity so that he could be ready to feature in the final friendly game of the US tour against Juventus.
For him to achieve full fitness, Real Madrid’s medical team has prepared a specific plan to achieve the goal in the best way possible.
This is mostly done to avoid any possible relapse during the upcoming season that would halt his progress.
So for now, while the 18-year-old is certain to miss the Clasico, there is a chance that he could feature against Juventus.
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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.
