Chelsea and Manchester United could push to sign Ferland Mendy from Real Madrid, although his future could still be at the Bernabeu.
According to Mundo Deportivo via Sport Witness, Ferland Mendy might have strong interest coming from the Premier League. Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on the defender, who will have a year left at Real Madrid, although the Spanish giants might still look to keep him.
Chelsea, Manchester United in Ferland Mendy tussle
Ferland Mendy has not had the most productive time at Real Madrid despite being one of their key players when it mattered. The left-back has suffered numerous injury problems, which saw him miss plenty of time last season. Even in the current campaign, he did not play much at the start but has grown to become a regular under Carlo Ancelotti.
His rise in stature as their first-choice left-back this season has complicated Real Madrid’s earlier thought about selling him. He could still leave when he enters the final year of his deal in the summer, with a host of clubs, including Chelsea and Manchester United, showing interest.
Chelsea could look for an experienced left-back to shore up a troubled position ravaged by injury-riddled players. They should also look at the 28-year-old defender’s history, but he has shown the ability to play consistently this season.
Manchester United have struggled to have fit left-backs this season, with Luke Shaw struggling with persistent fitness troubles and Tyrell Malacia not playing at all. Hence, signing the 28-year-old defender would make sense, but his situation could still be complicated as Real Madrid might look to retain him.
Real Madrid to keep Mendy?
Had it been last summer, Real Madrid might have sold Mendy for a hefty price tag, although no club would have been willing to pay what they asked, owing to his injury history. With the summer window approaching, the Spanish giants are looking to bring Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich, which could end the time for either Mendy or Fran Garcia.
On current look, Garcia seems like the player who could leave, and Mendy, who brings vast experience to the table, might stay on. From Real Madrid’s point of view, it will be a crucial decision to keep the squad strong and not rely on one senior left-back, although the 28-year-old defender might play second fiddle to Davies.
