Madrid boss Ancelotti gives green light to Laporte move

The transfer market is open and defender Aymeric Laporte is hoping to convince Al-Nassr to terminate his contract before it closes as only then will he be able to join Real Madrid.

According to 'AS', Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly given him the green light for his arrival. If he terminates his contract with the Saudi club, he will have room in his squad for the Spain international.

The player's agent is trying to convince Al-Nassr to break the link between the parties after Laporte expressed his desire to leave. The club, however, seem to have closed their doors as they paid 27 million euros to Manchester City and refuse to let him leave for free.

Saudi media report that there was an emergency meeting between Al-Nassr sporting director Fernando Hierro, coach Luis Castro and president Al-Muhaidib to discuss the situation. However, club sources have denied this meeting to 'AS' and assure that they are calm about Laporte's continuity.

The defender, meanwhile, promises to do his part to resolve the situation. He wants to return to Europe at any cost and is willing to give up his two-year contract with Al-Nassr, in which he would pocket 48 million euros, in order to return to the elite.

Madrid are waiting patiently and do not intend to move for his services. If Laporte convinces Al-Nassr and can sign as a free agent he will do so, otherwise they will not pay a single euro.