Xabi Alonso not only played for Real Madrid, but spent a year coaching their under-19 team, and his contacts in the Spanish capital are undoubtedly a major advantage when it comes to operating in the transfer market. It seems that Bayer Leverkusen are looking to bring back the defender Melvin Ukpeigbe.
The 17-year-old right-back spent last season on loan at Leverkusen, and second Relief, they wanted to have Ukpeigbe back on loan again, with another option to buy. While they have decided against exercising his €4m purchase option this summer, Werkself still believe he has enough potential to become a first-team player. Real Madrid's willingness to let him go comes from their confidence in Jesus Fortea, another right-back of the same age, who is tipped for a great future at Valedebebas.
Real Madrid broke his non-aggression pact when it comes to youth players with Atletico Madrid to get Fortea through the door, and some are talking about him as a long-term replacement for Dani Carvajal. As is often the case with Real Madrid, they tend to also want to include a way back for their academy graduates, usually translating into a 50% sales fee.
