Press reports highlighted Real Madrid’s intense efforts during the coming period to conclude a new deal during the summer Mercato period, in order to strengthen the team’s ranks before the start of the preparation period for next season.
According to press reports, Real Madrid has currently succeeded in signing one deal, namely Kylian Mbappe, after the end of his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, but it appears that there is another player who may join before July 15.
Press reports said that the preparation period led by Carlo Ancelotti will begin on that date, and Real Madrid management wants to support the team with a new defender after Nacho’s departure to the ranks of Al-Qadisiyah in the Saudi League.
Press reports continued that Real Madrid’s eyes are focused only on Lenny Euro, the French star of Lille’s defense, who is only 18 years old and is distinguished by his height, and the Royal team wants to finalize the deal before the start of the preparation period.
Press reports confirmed that Real Madrid has set a maximum of 40 million euros in order to sign a Euro from Lille, if possible, and there may be another variable amount, but the problem is that Lille wants 70 million euros.
Press reports indicated that despite Real Madrid’s desire to sign a contract with Euro, there is an alternative in case of failure, which is Riccardo Calafiore, the star defender of the Italian and Bologna national teams, who is wanted by Juventus, Liverpool and other clubs and is worth 40 million euros.
Press reports indicated that Calafiore’s presence on Real Madrid’s radar is a strong warning to Lille officials if they do not accept the latest offer, which ranges from 35 to 40 million euros, which is the same method he followed when he signed Eduardo Camavinga when he was with Rennes and there was competition with Paris Saint-Germain.