Real Madrid set to offload 3 key players as Florentino Perez plots major squad overhaul: Reports

Real Madrid are reportedly set to offload Aurélien Tchouaméni, Ferland Mendy, and Lucas Vazquez, according to a report by Fichajes.net. This comes after Los Blancos suffered a 2-5 defeat against Barcelona in the Supercopa de Espana on Sunday, January 12.

Tchouaméni has struggled as a makeshift centre-back for Madrid this season. The Frenchman has also been responsible for some errors that have made Madrid concede in defense. Thus, Madrid are reportedly willing to sell him as he has been linked with Liverpool in recent months.

Tchouaméni has registered 23 appearances for Madrid this season and he's contracted at the Bernabeu till June 2028. Given his €80 million transfer value according to Transfermarkt, the proceeds from his potential sale could be used in signing a new midfielder.

Meanwhile, Mendy's performance has dipped this season having failed to register a goal contribution in 20 games. On the flip side, his contract at the Bernabeu is set to expire in the summer.

Fichajes.net claims that the Frenchman has asked for a salary increase. However, Madrid are reported unwilling to fulfill his demand. This might imply that they might be willing to offload him at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Finally, Vazquez is also one of the players whose contract at the Bernabeu expires in the summer. The Spaniard's performance at right-back has also been inconsistent.

Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold could also be an indication that they could offload Vazquez. In 25 appearances, the Spaniard has scored two goals and registered three assists this season.

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How has Real Madrid performed under Carlo Ancelotti's management this season?

Real Madrid v FC Barcelona: Spanish Super Cup - Source: Getty

Despite recent exit rumors, Madrid has been decent under Carlo Ancelotti's stewardship, particularly in the La Liga this season.

Los Blancos are ranked second in the La Liga 2024-25 season, having registered 43 points from 19 games. They are one point behind rivals Atletico Madrid who are the league leaders in the title race.

In the UEFA Champions League, they are ranked 23rd having secured nine points from six games, with two games left in the group stage.

Ancelotti’s men are in the round of 16 in the Copa del Rey 2024-25 competition. Real Madrid will take on Celta Vigo in their next game in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, (January 16).