Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a £90 million double Premier League raid for Manchester United superstar Marcus Rashford and Tottenham schemer Christian Eriksen
According to a report by The Sun, Real Madrid are plotting an audacious double Premier League swoop worth £90 million. The two players who are the subject of interest from Los Blancos include Manchester United academy graduate Marcus Rashford and Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Christian Eriksen.
Things may be looking promising for Real Madrid lately. But, up until early November, Los Blancos had struggled rather uncharacteristically, which also included their longest ever scoring drought, thereby exposing the holes that had not been plugged upon the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo.
In addition to the goals that were failed to be replaced, the fact that Luka Modric has also been toiling hard to rediscover his best touch has meant that creativity has been severely lacking as well. To that end, Real Madrid are ready to find a solution to their woes in the final third, with Manchester United star Marcus Rashford and Tottenham schemer Christian Eriksen emerging as targets.
Rashford already has his future at Manchester United up in the air, with Juventus reportedly weighing up a move for him. As far as the interest from Real Madrid is concerned, Rashford could become a long-term solution as the focal point of the attack, with Los Blancos’ priority being to phase out Karim Benzema gradually.
Rashford, with his qualities, could be just the kind of replacement Real Madrid are looking for, while also offering an option out wide. The European champions certainly seem to be seriously interested in the 21-year-old, having scouted him at several Manchester United matches this season, at the behest of new permanent boss Santiago Solari.
Meanwhile, Eriksen is a long-term target for Real Madrid, especially considering Modric’s struggles as well as the Croat’s uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Dane has already proven himself at the highest level, having established himself as one of the best playmakers in the Premier League, and could thus, be a viable like-for-like replacement for Modric.
While Tottenham are eager to tie Eriksen down to a new deal, talks have reportedly stalled. The position that the two Premier League superstars find themselves in currently has given Real Madrid a boost in their pursuit. The Spanish heavyweights are thus, lining up a double raid worth a combined £90 million.
Of the aforementioned figure, £50 million has been allocated for Rashford, with £40 million being reserved for Eriksen. Both players will have their contracts with Manchester United and Tottenham, respectively, in the summer of 2020. Los Blancos would thus, fancy their chances of landing the Premier League duo for a combined £90 million.
But, both Manchester United and Tottenham will be hoping to tie their respective player down to a new deal, while also hoping to thwart Real Madrid and their hopes of signing the Premier League duo. It now remains to be seen if Real are able to land the two superstars, or if the English clubs end up keeping hold of their prized assets.
