Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Manchester City plan £70m offer for Brazilian ace, Los Blancos consider Endrick loan, and more - August 20, 2024
Real Madrid had a stuttering start to their new campaign, dropping points against Mallorca in La Liga, as the game ended in a 1-1 draw on Sunday (August 18). Carlo Ancelotti's team next face Real Valladolid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday (August 25) in the league.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are planning to offer a premium fee for a Brazilian forward. Elsewhere, Los Blancos could send Endrick out on loan in 2025.
On that note, let's look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from August 20, 2024.
Manchester City plan £70m offer for Rodrygo Goes
Manchester City are planning to offer £70m for Rodrygo Goes, according to Football Insider. The Brazilian forward has been on the radar of the Premier League champions all summer, and they are ready to go for the kill now.
Rodrygo's future at Real Madrid has come under scrutiny following Kylian Mbappe's arrival this summer. Los Blancos insist that he is an integral part of their plans, but the player could struggle for game time as the season progresses.
City, as well as Liverpool, have been monitoring the 23-year-old with interest for a while. Rodrygo has publicly said he remains committed to the La Liga champions but could have internal concerns about his place in Carlo Acelotti's team. City are ready to take advantage of the situation.
Pep Guardiola's attack has already been weakened by Julian Alvarez's departure to Atletico Madrid this summer. City have suffered further setbacks recently, with Oscar Bobb breaking his leg and Savinho picking up a knock against Chelsea.
The Premier League champions have now turned to Rodrygo, who is greatly admired by Guardiola. Real Madrid maintain that the player is not for sale but could be tempted to let him go for £70-80m this summer. However, a deal looks highly unlikely at this stage of the window.
Real Madrid consider Endrick for loan
Real Madrid could send Endrick on loan at the turn of the year, according to AS. The talented Brazilian arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu this summer but is yet to make his competitive debut for the club.
Los Blancos are spoilt for choice in attack and Endrick will have to bid his time under Carlo Ancelotti. However, there's a concern now at the club that the 18-year-old could struggle for minutes this season.
The La Liga giants want the player to continue developing by experiencing regular top-flight action. They are now considering a loan deal in January 2025, depending on how much football he secures in the first half of the campaign.
While Endrick doesn't expect to play regularly in his first season with Real Madrid, he is the only pure center-forward in the squad. As such, he could be called into action as the season progresses. The Brazilian remains determined to stay and convince Ancelotti, but a final decision is likely to be made in December.
Nico Paz set to leave
Nico Paz could part ways with Real Madrid this summer, according to acclaimed journalist Fabrizio Romano. The talented midfielder rose through the ranks at the Santiago Bernabeu and is already tipped for great things ahead.
However, Paz doesn't have a clear path in Carlo Ancelotti's team at the moment. The Italian manager is well-stocked in the middle of the park and the Argentine has struggled for chances in pre-season.
Even Toni Kroos' retirement hasn't opened up space in the starting XI and Paz is now considering his future. Los Blancos are apparently willing to sanction his departure on a permanent transfer.
There's a great deal of interest in the 19-year-old, with Girona, Como, and Alaves hot on his heels. Real Madrid are likely to insert a buy-back clause in any deal.