Newcastle United join the race with Arsenal to sign Real Madrid star

Real Madrid could have a new-look squad next term. While Carlo Ancelotti will hope to maintain some continuity, it is widely reported that the club is linked with some incredible names. Endrick is already confirmed to join, Kylian Mbappe is expected to sign and other names such as Alphonso Davies and Florian Wirtz are being targeted by Madrid.

Should Alphonso Davies leave Bayern Munich to join Real Madrid, this is bad news for one Real Madrid player in particular. Davies is one of the best full-backs in the world, so he will not be signed to sit on the bench, meaning Ferland Mendy will either be dropped or sold, the second being the most likely option of the two.

Newcastle United join the race with Arsenal to sign Real Madrid star

According to a report by L'Equipe, Ferland Mendy is attracting big interest from the Premier League this summer. The French outlet claims that Newcastle United are now in the race, alongside Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.

Newcastle United have had a horrid season in terms of injuries. It is a testament to Eddie Howe's management that the English manger still has the Magpies battling for European football this season, despite a huge chunk of their squad being missing for most of the season.

Above all else, it is the defence which Howe has been forced into manipulating throughout the season due to injuries. Therefore, it is no surprise that the St James Park board is willing to prioritise the signing of a new defender, most notably, a left-back such as Ferland Mendy.

Mendy is an incredible player and had it not been for the Davies opportunity, he would probably start for Real Madrid down the line. However, as far as Ancelotti and club president Perez are concerned, the opportunity to sign Alphonso Davies is too good to turn down.

Where do you think Ferland Mendy will play next season?