There is much excitement in the Real Madrid camp, with the club likely to close the deal to sign Kylian Mbappe on a free transfer.
The Frenchman looks all set to join the Real Madrid camp in the coming summer, alongside Br azilian prodigy Endrick.
The two are going to add significant firepower to the Real Madrid frontline. However, their arrivals may also put pressure on the club’s wage structure, with Mbappe, in particular, set to earn a hefty salary at the Bernabeu.
Therefore, one would expect Real Madrid to trim the squad a bit, in their attempt to attain a perfect balance, as far as the wage structure is concerned.
However, Spanish journalist Ramon Alvarez (h/t RM4Arab) believes Real Madrid will do no such thing. The club are not really keen on selling any player after the arrival of Mbappe.
This could prove to be a significant call from the management, especially considering the fact that many Real Madrid players are facing an uncertain future at the Bernabeu.
Ferland Mendy, for one, is not entirely sure of his continuity in Madrid, while there are question marks over the future of Nacho Fernandez as well.
Real Madrid, though, are unlikely to force through any sale. They are, in fact, prepared to keep hold of last summer’s bet Joselu by activating the €1.5 million clause.
However, it must be noted that players with expiring contracts are still in contention to leave the Santiago Bernabeu this coming summer.
Luka Modric is a case in point, with the Croatian reportedly unhappy with his current role at the club. The veteran midfielder, therefore, may end up considering offers from Saudi Arabia this time around.