Newcastle And Real Madrid Are In Race With The Same Senior Star, Ranging Over Millions Dollar

Santos FC’s Marcos Leonardo is the newest talent from Brazil being linked to a move to Real Madrid.

For the Brazilian powerhouses, the 20-year-old center forward has been in excellent form lately, scoring 21 goals and setting up four more in 45 games across all competitions in 2023.

Real Madrid, considering the lack of viable attacking options, particularly in the wake of Vinicius Jr.’s injury, and the rumors of a January transfer, even though the team disputes them.

The price of Marcos Leonardo would be €15–20 million.Goal Brasil now claims that Santos FC might be willing to sell Marcos Leonardo during the 2024 January transfer window.

Last summer, Leonardo was rumored to be leaving Santos, with AS Roma offering to pay €18 million, plus add-ons. However, Santos blocked the move because they had already lost Deivid Washington and Angelo Gabriel.

The player was given the go-ahead by the Brazilian powerhouses to go for Europe during the upcoming transfer window, and they are ready to fulfill this commitment come January.

In addition, the Brazilian team has told the 20-year-old striker’s agency that they are requesting between €15 and €20 million for him; the agents then sent this information along to Real Madrid.

Newcastle United is likewise enthusiastic.

But Marcos Leonardo is not just attracting interest from Real Madrid; Newcastle United of the Premier League is also eager to capture the 20-year-old striker.

The Brazilian offensive phenom is still of interest to AS Roma, which would further complicate things for the Merengues.

Santos’ agents have notified Real Madrid and Newcastle United of Santos’ demands for Leonardo, and it is now up to them to decide whether or not to make an offer.