In light of the fact that the transfer window for January is drawing near, it is time for Real Madrid to examine everything and determine how the team may appear in the next season.
However, despite the fact that there are certain things that are clear, the club from the Spanish capital is still investigating the futures of some players, such as the striker Joselu, who is now on loan, and the goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Since the club wants to wait and watch how Kepa and Joselu perform for the remainder of the season, Jose Felix Diaz of MARCA reports that the record European champions have not made any decisions on the continuation of Kepa and Joselu’s contracts.
There is a preference for Arrizabalaga among Ancelotti.
Arrizabalaga is a Chelsea loanee who is so valued by Carlo Ancelotti that the Italian is willing to sacrifice Andriy Lunin. This is despite the fact that it is a known fact that Arrizabalaga would lose his position once Thibaut Courtois returns to the team.
Furthermore, as was previously reported, Real Madrid is now considering the possibility of permanently acquiring Arrizabalaga, despite the fact that Chelsea and Madrid have not yet engaged in any formal discussions about the aforementioned transfer.
Real Madrid will have three goalkeepers on its squad after Courtois returns. One of those goalkeepers will be sacrificed, and all indications point to Lunin being the one to go, despite the fact that he has a deal that is set to expire in 2025.
How about Joselu, please?
It is quite uncertain what Joselu’s future holds at the club. The player, who is 33 years old and is presently on loan, is really content with the amount of playing time he is receiving, and even the club recognizes and appreciates his ongoing efforts.
The Espanyol loanee has shown a high level of dedication to the squad by performing tirelessly whenever he has been called upon. The fact that he has scored six goals and provided two assists is evidence of his commitment to the team.
In the current scenario, Real Madrid intends to acquire Kylian Mbappe over the summer. If this move is successful, Joselu will be relegated to a lower position on the roster. This is the reason why the club is attempting to postpone making a choice until the conclusion of the current season.