Real Madrid have not completely ruled out a late departure for Ferland Mendy , although the club do not expect an offer to arrive for the injured left-back before the transfer window closes.
According to AS , Mendy remains one of the few players whose future has not been entirely settled, but his current physical condition makes a late transfer extremely difficult.
Real Madrid are otherwise expected to finish the window without further activity .
The club consider their squad complete after an ambitious summer of recruitment, while the lack of players willing to leave has also left little room for another move.
Mendy's situation is different, but not enough to suggest a transfer is imminent.
The Frenchman's recurring fitness problems have become a major concern during his time in Madrid.
Real Madrid are open to selling Ferland Mendy on deadline day. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)
He has struggled to put together consecutive starts, with a succession of serious injuries repeatedly interrupting his progress.
Many of those setbacks have required surgery, including his latest injury in May.
Back then, Mendy suffered a ruptured tendon in his right rectus femoris muscle and underwent an operation that was initially expected to keep him sidelined for almost a year.
The latest assessments are more encouraging, with the defender now expected to return towards the end of September .
However, even that recovery timeline is still a major obstacle for any club considering a transfer.
Mendy is not expected to fetch any offer this summer. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)
Mendy's importance to the squad has also diminished following the arrival of additional options in the position.
Marc Cucurella is currently Jose Mourinho's preferred left-back, while Alvaro Carreras provides another option.
That depth explains why Real Madrid were prepared to listen to offers for Mendy during the summer.
However, the problem has been finding a realistic market for a player who is currently injured and has a lengthy history of fitness problems.
Even with Mendy nearing his expected return, potential suitors would be taking on considerable risk.
