Real Madrid transfer news: Fekir to Madrid, Barcelona offer €150 million plus Coutinho for superstar Real Madrid target and more - December 25, 2018

Hello and welcome to the Real Madrid latest transfer news and rumors of Christmas. This is the day when Santa Claus flies on his sleigh of reindeers and bestows everyone with gifts.

While we might not be Santa but we can still gift you with the latest stories surrounding the transfer carousel at the Santiago Bernabeu. So, without further ado, let’s begin!

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#3 Isco to Tottenham and Pochettino update

This might have sounded ridiculous a few years ago but right now, this is a deal that could happen if both parties pushed hard enough. Real Madrid manager Santiago Solari hasn’t given Isco the prominence that the Argentine’s predecessor Julen Lopetegui had.

As a result, there are whispers in the air about the Spaniard leaving the club and look elsewhere to resurge his career. While Chelsea and Manchester City have been linked with the former Malaga star, former Arsenal star Paul Merson is of the opinion that the Lilywhites should try to Isco.

His reasoning is that the player fits the philosophy of the Mauricio Pochettino-managed team. He then added that Spurs should try to sign him because of his supreme quality and break their trend of not attempting to sign players of such caliber.

“They talk about Isco leaving Real Madrid. I think he fits Tottenham,” he said

“I think Tottenham should be a team going for him. A top quality player, top standard. They never go in for that kind of player.”

Meanwhile, former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas thinks that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has mentally prepared himself to see manager Mauricio Pochettino leave the North Londoners since the Argentine is being linked with a number of clubs around Europe.

“I think he is prepared for it because he is mentioned with some many different clubs.”

#2 Asensio’s agent on Inter stories

Not interested in leaving Madrid

Another player who seems to have lost his importance with the Galacticos along with Isco is Marco Asensio. The Spanish superstar was supposed to be the next best thing for Real Madrid.

Instead, so far this season, he has looked way out of his depth. He seems to lack the pace to outrun defenders, the dribbling skills to get out tight spaces, the vision to make crunching passes and whatnot.

As a result, there are reports of the Spaniard being pushed out of the door with Inter hovering around him. However, his agent Horacio Gaggioli has revealed that while his client is honored to hear of Inter’s interest, Asensio has no desire to leave the Bernabeu.

"It's an honor if a club like Inter are interested in Marco," he said. "I don't know if it's true, but for now the player has no intention of leaving Madrid."

#1 Fekir and Mbappe

Barca want Mbappe

Let’s get straight to it. Nabil Fekir was on his way to join Liverpool in the summer of 2018. However, a last-minute collapse of the deal meant that the Frenchman didn’t get to move to the Anfield and had to stay with Lyon instead.

And now, according to Marca, Jean-Michel Aulas is apparently nervous because Fekir’s deal expires in 2020. As a result, Madrid are looking at the possibility to sign Fekir. Lyon wants to keep him so that he faces Barcelona in the round of 16 clash but will have their hands tied should the player force a move.

Meanwhile, according to Don Balon, Barcelona want to sign Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe and are actually willing to let go of one of their biggest stars. Barcelona are planning to offer Philippe Coutinho and €150 million for Mbappe, which would also stop Neymar from joining Real Madrid since he is very good friends with Coutinho.

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