The pursuit of Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham by Real Madrid has been making headlines, with the Spanish giants apparently already in advanced talks with the German club for the transfer.
However, latest reports are shifting focus to Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe.
In addition to Bellingham, there were rumors that Real Madrid would want Mbappe in the upcoming summer transfer season. This report caused a stir in the football community, but Josep Pedrerol of El Chiringuito has since denied these allegations.
🇪🇸🖋️ Real Madrid want to sign both Jude Bellingham (19) & Kylian Mbappé (24) in a ‘sensational double swoop’ this summer window, reports @mcgrathmike. pic.twitter.com/eVKUKYcJXW
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) May 10, 2023
Pedrerol claims that Los Blancos won’t talk to PSG this summer, and therefore, will not be signing Mbappe.
The financial implications of the move could be a reason for this decision, since bringing both Bellingham and Mbappe to the club could cost more than €250m.
Moreover, Real Madrid have other positions that require more urgent signings, such as full-back and right-wing. Additionally, the decision of Eden Hazard to stay at the club could affect Real Madrid’s planning for next season.
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As the team’s highest earner, it may be challenging for the club to sign two players on high salaries while Hazard is still on the roster.
However, Real may still pursue Mbappe next year when Hazard’s contract expires.
If completed, the move would unite Mbappe with Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Eduardo Camavinga, setting up one of the most daunting young cores in world football.
Although Real Madrid will likely not be signing Mbappe this summer, the prospect of bringing him to the club in the future remains a possibility.
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