Ferland Mendy attracting interest from Man Utd & Chelsea - report

Chelsea and Manchester United have both been named as suitors for Real Madrid left-back Ferland Mendy by a report in Spain.

Mendy joined Madrid from Lyon in 2019 and eventually assumed starting duties from Brazilian legend Marcelo, but now his spot at the Santiago Bernabeu is under threat as Madrid are looking to bring Alphonso Davies in from Bayern Munich.

With Mendy entering the final year of his contract this summer, questions have been asked over his future at Madrid, and according to Mundo Deportivo, both Chelsea and United are eyeing a summer swoop for the Frenchman.

Davies' potential arrival at Madrid would see Mendy relegated to a backup role and those in charge at the Bernabeu are keen to cash in while they still can in the hope of recovering the money that would be needed to sign Davies, whose contract is also winding down.

There is a divide behind the scenes, however, with manager Carlo Ancelotti known to be a huge fan of Mendy. The boss has often described Mendy as "the best defensive full-back in the world" and is said to be pushing for a new contract to be handed to the 28-year-old.

If Mendy is made available for transfer, the report expects both Chelsea and United to try strike a deal, with both Premier League sides known to be on the hunt for a new left-back.

Chelsea, who began the campaign with a surplus of left-backs, are hoping to sell both Lewis Hall and Ian Maatsen this summer and are also expected to entertain offers for Marc Cucurella. Departures for all three would leave just Ben Chilwell as the only senior left-back in the squad.

As for United, Erik ten Hag does already have two senior left-backs in the form of Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia, but the pair have both struggled with injuries this season. Shaw is facing a battle to add to his 12 Premier League appearances before the campaign comes to a close, while Malacia has not featured at all this year.

Rivalling the two English giants for Mendy's signature could be Bayern Munich, who will be on the hunt for a replacement if they lose Davies. The Canada international's agent recently hit out at Bayern's attempts to pressure him into a decision on his future, insisting there will be no quick resolution from their side.

Bayern officials have tried to hand Davies an ultimatum, warning him that he must accept their contract offer soon or be placed on the transfer list.

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