Real Madrid ready to attack a Portuguese midfielder, the big announcement from the president of Manchester City

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By: Manu Tournoux

A PSG target gives Real an eye

While Florentino Pérez announces an offer of €150 million for a future recruit, which would therefore be Michael Olise, José Mourinho also has desires. If he becomes the new coach of Real Madrid, the Portuguese needs players in his image. According to information from A.S.he drew up a wish list in which a certain Mateus Fernandes appears. The Portuguese midfielder is West Ham’s revelation this season, despite the English club’s relegation to the Championship. Target of several European big names including PSG for several weeks, the 21-year-old player should not stay in the 2nd English division, but to make him leave, a considerable price will have to be paid: almost €100 million. He is still under contract until 2030…

Manchester City more ambitious than ever

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak says the club will continue to invest heavily despite the departure of Pep Guardiola. He said a signing like that of Elliot Anderson, estimated to be worth £100million, is only the start. Al-Mubarak also explained that Sheikh Mansour sees City as a long-term investment and that he had no intention of selling. He also insists on the fact that the value of the club has exploded since the takeover. Finally, he promises to speak out more once the decision is rendered in the case of the 115 charges against City.

Didier Deschamps knows his eleven type

For The Parisianthe Blues’ eleven takes shape after the defeat against Ivory Coast. Michael Olise should be the leader of the Blues attack, with a central role in Didier Deschamps’ tactical system. Kylian Mbappé, captain and leader, would be at the forefront of the attack, supported by Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué on the sides. Mike Maignan, Théo Hernández, Saliba, Upamecano, Koundé are expected behind and the Tchouaméni – Rabiot duo will be aligned in the double pivot. Deschamps is banking on an offensive team after a disappointing Euro 2024 on this point, where the team was criticized for its lack of ideas at this level.