Just like on the Metro, at Real Madrid you have to let people out before you can get in. The club is very clear that there are positions that need to be strengthened, but to do so, they need to let players go to avoid overbooking and to raise funds for Florentino’s ambitious goals, which will involve significant outlay, such as Zubimendi or Wirtz. In this regard, Real Madrid is considering three departures that would bring in significant financial returns.
Lunin, tired of being in the shadows and with suitors
One of the sales being considered by Real Madrid is that of Lunin, who is also keen to leave. The goalkeeper is tired of living in Courtois’ shadow and wants a leading role that he will not find at Real Madrid. Last season, he proved himself to be up to the task during the Belgian’s injury, but as soon as he returned, the Ukrainian was back on the bench.
He showed he could be Real Madrid’s first-choice goalkeeper, but Thibaut returned and took his place in the Champions League final against Borussia, with the Belgian goalkeeper ultimately proving crucial. This season, Courtois snatched another final from him. Lunin is the Copa del Rey goalkeeper, but his latest injury weeks before the final and the total confidence in the first-choice goalkeeper relegated him to the bench.
The frustration of always being in the shadows is real, and Lunin’s agents have already informed Florentino of the offers he has received so that the Whites can take action and a beneficial departure for both parties can be agreed.
Lunin’s good performances continue to be monitored by important teams looking to strengthen their goalkeeping, and one of them is Manchester United. There has also been talk of several interested parties from Turkey. He has no shortage of suitors and could be living his last months as a Merengue.
Uncertain future for Brahim
Just four days ago, Real Madrid let the Copa del Rey title slip away against Barça. The game wasn’t bad, but some players were singled out for their poor performance. One of them was undoubtedly Brahim Díaz, who had a terrible game against Barcelona, wasting the opportunity given to him by Ancelotti. Missing all the chances he had, Brahim did more harm than good.
Given the player’s drop in form, there is growing discontent at the club with Brahim this season. The technical department at Liverpool have decided that the Extremaduran from Real Madrid has the qualities that Sadio Mané possesses to make up for the loss of their star player. The Whites could be willing to listen to offers if they are attractive enough.
Neither Madrid wants Rodrygo nor Rodrygo wants Madrid
The relationship between Real Madrid and Rodrygo is completely broken. The Brazilian player was another player singled out in the Copa del Rey final, where his ineffectiveness in the 45 minutes he played was heavily criticized, something that did not go down well with the Brazilian, who is now considering leaving the club this summer.
The situation is critical as Real Madrid did not expect to have to make this decision, but the numbers speak for themselves and the offers coming in for the player are more than tempting to cash in and reinvest the money. The Premier League giants are after the striker, who has not scored in La Liga for many weeks. A minimum offer of $80 million, which could reach triple digits, would give the team a lot of room to maneuver in the summer transfer market.