Real Madrid open door to two January departures as Mourinho makes transfer decision

Real Madrid open door to two January departures as Mourinho makes transfer decision Real Madrid have enjoyed an impressive resurgence under Jose Mourinho, securing victories in their last eight games. They have established themselves as serious La Liga contenders, ready to compete for major honours this season. With the January transfer window approaching, questions have emerged over the futures of several fringe players. Now, according to Ivan Martin of Defensa Central , Mourinho is reluctant to disrupt the squad but could sanction the departures of two defenders. Asencio and Mendy could leave Real Madrid in January Martin revealed that Raul Asencio and Ferland Mendy are the only two players Mourinho would currently consider allowing to leave. “The only two players Mourinho would let leave in this winter transfer window are Mendy and Raul Asencio,” the journalist explained. Neither defender has featured for Los Blancos so far this season, with injuries contributing to their lack of playing time. Raul Asencio has not played a single minute so far. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) Asencio underwent surgery in September after fracturing his right tibia, although his rehabilitation has progressed faster than initially anticipated . Mendy, meanwhile, has returned to training after recovering from a serious thigh injury but remains outside Mourinho’s immediate plans. The Frenchman was also omitted from Los Blancos ‘ Champions League squad and finds himself behind Alvaro Carreras and Marc Cucurella in the pecking order. Mourinho determined to retain Endrick despite limited opportunities Another player who has barely featured for Los Blancos , but finds himself in a considerably different situation, is Endrick. Ferland Mendy looks firmly out of Mourinho’s plans. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) The Brazilian has accumulated just 141 minutes this campaign and is interested in a loan move to secure regular playing time. However, Mourinho remains firmly opposed to letting the talented Brazilian leave. The Portuguese manager has shown a willingness to deploy the Brazilian on the right wing and may have a role in mind for him as the season progresses. As things stand, it looks like the only two players the manager would allow to leave are those who haven’t featured for a single minute so far. It remains to be seen whether other players, such as Endrick, push to leave in January and how Mourinho handles the situation.