Real Madrid target’s failed attempts to break free of Saudi shackles prompt big Ancelotti call

Real Madrid target Aymeric Laporte is reportedly eager to break free of his large Al Nassr contract for nothing, but the club want to receive the same fee they paid for him, and Carlo Ancelotti has made a big call.

Real have struggled in their attempts to recruit at centre-back this summer. Their transfers so far have all been in the attack, with last season s loan player Joselu joining permanently before leaving again and superstar signing Kylian Mbappe, plus future star Endrick joining.

But centre-back Leny Yoro rejected the La Liga giants, with Manchester United offering him a better deal. It was seemingly the minutes the Red Devils could offer than helped their case, when Real felt they could wrap things up easily.

Indeed, at Real, Yoro would have had to con…