Real Madrid plan mass clearout of players this summer
Real Madrid is reportedly ready to relinquish its contract with Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Mariano Diaz this summer to pave the way for major transfer-related changes.
Gareth Bale warms up during Real's Champions League match with PSG in FebruaryAccording to them, Belgian player Hazard earns around £25million (€30million) gross per season, while Jovic and Mariano bring in £8.3million (€10million) and £7.5million (€9million) respectively.
There will be a cumulative save of around £40.8million (€49million), according to the report. In addition, three more players namely Gareth Bale, Isco Alarcon, and Marcelo are all set to take free transfers.
Los Blancos allegedly have their eyes on Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe along with Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland.]
Bringing in the former would be cost-friendly but Haaland would be asking for more than £500,000 per week. In addition, his contract includes a £63million release clause.
Real Madrid to sell Marco Asensio to Arsenal
Arsenal is one out of several clubs to have been interested in taking Marco Asensio.
The 26-year-old is bound to Madrid till his contract expires in the summer of 2023. Marco Asensio, who is currently valued at £36m - wants an upgrade considering his impressive performance for his club this season.
He scored ten goals in 33 appearances over all the events characterizing this term.
Marco Asensio is offered €9million per year alongside additional bonuses amounting to €1.5million and Madrid is unwilling to increase his payment. Marco Asensio has till June 30 to make a decision or else his transfer is inevitable.
With regard to the matter, Madrid star Steve McManaman suggested that Marco Asensio is more likely to end up in Arsenal.
He stated, "It all depends on what Marco Asensio himself wants to do and, secondly, what Real Madrid are going to do; whether they’re going to bring [Kylian] Mbappé in if they’re going to try and bring [Erling] Haaland in as well – and that will determine Asensio’s decision."
Hazard's availability has Premier League club's on high alert
The La Liga legends are most certainly letting go of Belgium winger Eden Hazard due to his inability to inhabit his best form last seen during his time with Chelsea FC. After his shift to Spain, he has only secured six goals in 65 matches.
Although his contract expires in 2024, Madrid wants to close the deal as soon as possible. Chelsea FC might pick him up again.
The second player who could walk into Premier League is Serbian Luka Jovic, who has only amassed one goal in 17 matches in the ongoing campaign.
However, he is remembered for delivering 27 strikes for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2018-19. So the Gunners will be hoping to welcome the 24-year old into the team with high expectations.
Isco may be the third player to take an exit after Hazard and Jovic. His contract closes in the summer of 2022 with no scope of renewal.
The attacking midfielder has represented Madrid since 2013 but an inevitable transfer awaits the 29-year-old. Other players who're possibly being sold include Dani Ceballos, Lunin, and Jesus Vallejo.