Real Madrid News
Tottenham will demand around €120 million for Harry Kane, open to negotiations
The clash against Athletic Club de Bilbao will be Karim Benzema’s final game with the Real Madrid crest. The club officially confirmed earlier today that the Frenchman would leave at the end of the season, and now find themselves in a neck-deep water.
The Galacticos now face an urgent need to sign forwards given the mass exodus in the department. There is, particularly, a massive void in the number nine role given that both Benzema and Mariano Diaz confirmed their departures within 48 hours of each other.
Harry Kane now appears to be Carlo Ancelotti’s number-one priority for the summer. The manager sees the English striker as the most potent option available to rejuvenate the centre-forward position and is pushing for his acquisition.
According to reports from Sami Mokbel, Tottenham Hotspurs are expected to ask for close to €120 million from Real Madrid for their captain. However, there will be room for negotiation.
The London-based club’s president Daniel Levy wishes to sell Kane only outside of the Premier League to avoid strengthening a direct opposition. In that sense, Los Blancos have the edge in the striker’s pursuit.
The 29-year-old forward has been known for being a goal-scoring machine throughout his career. He scored 30 goals in the recently concluded Premier League season in just 38 appearances and even provided three assists during that time.
Kane, for his part, dreams of playing for Real Madrid and the club can expect his complete cooperation. In fact, the Spanish giants are said to be the only club he would trade the Premier League for.
With close to €100 million already reserved for the Jude Bellingham deal, it remains to be seen how far Los Blancos are willing to go to land the Premier League star. After all, reports suggest they are looking to rope in four forwards, including Kai Havertz, in the coming month.
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.
