French player Leny Yoro is playing outstandingly this season. Although he does not have much experience, this young man, 1m90 tall, has performed quite well in terms of skills and competitive thinking. Therefore, more and more sources appear to believe that Real is determined to own this 18-year-old midfielder.

According to Marca, coach Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid’s top management believe Yoro can become a solid fulcrum for the Los Blancos defense in the next 15 years. Meanwhile, individual players on the Lille payroll are also excited at the prospect of working alongside top stars such as Arda Guler, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo Goes and Endrick Felipe.

However, in case Yoro lands at the Bernabeu, it is almost certain that one of the four midfielders at Real, including Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger, Nacho Fernandez and David Alaba, will have to accept reduced playing time. Marca newspaper said that Nacho will almost certainly become Yoro’s “victim” if Real completes this deal.

And yet, Real Madrid is paying special attention to River Plate midfielder Franco Mastantuono. Even though he is only 16 years old, the young Argentinian talent has made 9 appearances for River Plate in the Argentine National Championship this season. However, it will not be easy for Los Blancos to own the signature of a player born in 2007 because a series of other European giants are also eyeing Mastantuono, including their great rival Barcelona.

According to the above source, the 16-year-old midfielder’s contract with River Plate is valid until December 2026 and any team that wants to recruit the Argentine star must spend 45 million euros to release the contract.

Does Real Madrid have plans for Endrick?

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano said: “Real Madrid never considered the option of loaning Endrick to Palmeiras or any other club, and did not even let this player play for the Castilla youth team. Endrick will play for Real Madrid’s first team from July 1, according to the contract agreement signed in December 2022.

Real Madrid recruited Endrick for 72 million euros including fees, but the Brazilian talent must wait until he turns 18 years old, i.e. summer 2024, before he can transfer to a new club according to international transfer rules. Recently, Endrick still played for Palmeiras.