Real Madrid: José Mourinho wants to sign Carlos Espi

While the arrival of Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig is imminent, Real Madrid is on the verge of wrapping up another transfer. Carlos Espi is also expected to join Los Merengues.

At Real Madrid, Gonzalo Garcia's departure to Fulham is already imminent. The deal is set to bring in 40 million euros for La Casa Blanca. As a result, Real Madrid is searching for another promising striker. José Mourinho has reportedly set his sights on 21-year-old Carlos Espi, one of the breakout stars of the Spanish league last season.

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After an outstanding second half of the season with Levante (13 goals in 28 matches), Carlos Espi has become one of the hottest stories of the transfer window at Real Madrid. Recently linked with a move to the Premier League, with Aston Villa and Ipswich emerging as main contenders, the striker seemed set for a switch to Hull City.

Real Madrid eyeing a Joselu-style project with Carlos Espi

The young Spaniard has a release clause of 25 million euros, and the Tigers had made progress in negotiations before he decided to halt his departure. According to AS, Real Madrid has expressed a strong interest in signing him, and talks have already begun.

With a playing style reminiscent of "Joselu" to the Madrid bosses, Espi is particularly appealing due to his physical profile. Standing at 1.94m, the player could well remain in La Liga.

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