Mourinho Gets Ahead and "steals" Ancelotti's Dream Transfer for the Winter Market

With the winter market approaching, Real Madrid's getting ready to make some transfers. Ancelotti, above all, seeks to strengthen a defense that's been weakened by injuries. However, his main target for this position is at risk of moving to Fenerbahçe.

"Fenerbahçe looked to see if Aymeric Laporte would be the player," some sources have revealed regarding this transfer. This represents the emergence of a rival for Real Madrid in the transfer of Laporte. The Spaniard, who is Ancelotti's great desire, is in a situation that could distance him even further from the merengue team.

"Although nothing is official, the player has a salary of 20 million euros". Even though the transfer of Laporte remains an option for Real Madrid, the club now faces problems. Both José Mourinho's intentions and his high salary are issues the white club will have to solve.

The Threat of Mourinho

At 30 years old, Laporte confirmed his great level in the last Euro Cup. Despite being part of Al-Nassr since 2023, the Spaniard remains one of the best center-backs in the world. Combining quality, leadership, defensive solidity, and experience, Real Madrid saw in him the center-back they needed for the team.

With Alaba's long recovery and Eder Militão's serious injury, the option of Laporte had gained relevance. However, Fenerbahçe's interest was an unexpected problem for a Real Madrid that's now in a compromised situation.

Despite being led by a former Madrid coach like Mourinho, the Portuguese has ignored his past. Seeking to also strengthen the project he has with the Turks, the historic coach won't seek to lose the transfer of a talented center-back like Laporte.

A Transfer That Hasn't been Finalized

While Fenerbahçe's interest remains, the transfer of Laporte is far from being a reality. In light of this, Real Madrid still has the opportunity to fulfilll one of Ancelotti's greatest wishes  and strengthen their defense with an experienced center-back.