Analysing the Transfer Gossip – 31st July (Part Two)

Real Madrid have made contact with representatives of Sevilla’s Geoffrey Kondogbia, 20, but are yet to make an offer for the Frenchman.

What’s the story? Real seem to want to go young in midfield, and if they do elect to allow Khedira, Modric or Xabi Alonso to go they’ll want to replace them.

Does it make sense? It’s not a need in any way right now but if they believe he can become Makelele to Illarramendi’s Xabi Alonso it could do long term.

Is the price right? At least £15m. Should prove solid value if he matures as expected.

Will it happen? 7/10 – If it doesn’t this summer it will do eventually.