Real Madrid consider moves for Manchester City pair to meet Jose Mourinho demands

Real Madrid consider moves for Manchester City pair to meet Jose Mourinho demands Real Madrid are set for a significant summer, with the arrival of Jose Mourinho as manager for a second spell, and a numbre of players who have flattered to deceive over the last two seasons. The two areas that Mourinho is reportedly keen to address are defence and midfield, and Manchester City could provide a happy hunting ground to do so, following the exit of Pep Guardiola. Mourinho has reportedly told Los Blancos that he wants to bring in 4-6 signings this summer, and all of them relate to the backline or central midfield. For the latter position, Mourinho has seemingly requested the signing of West Ham United midfielder Mateus Fernandes . Ibrahima Konate, who is a free agent after leaving Liverpool, and Denzel Dumfries, for whom Real Madrid will pay a €20m release clause for, are expected to be the first two of those of arrivals. Real Madrid ponder move for Manchester City duo Image via EFE There have been a number of links between Real Madrid and star centre-back Josko Gvardiol in recent weeks, and Caught Offside say that they are considering moves for two more of City’s backline. The names in question are Portuguese duo Ruben Dias and Matheus Nunes. Manchester City have little desire to sell either of them, but a number of clubs are knocking on the doors of City’s stars in case Guardiola’s exit has a major impact on their future. Mourinho keen on versatility and experience Image via EFE Mourinho is one of the main advocates for the deal, feeling that Dias could add significant experience and would be an upgrade on Dean Huijsen. Meanwhile the signing of Dumfries would presumably reduce the need to sign Nunes, who has often played at right-back under Guardiola, but of course by trade is a central midfielder, which is a position Los Blancos are keen on strengthening.