Real Madrid join race for Levante striker Carlos Espí

Los Blancos eye €25m release clause as Lazio step aside.

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What happened. Real Madrid have entered the race for Levante striker Carlos Espí, whose €25m release clause has attracted interest from the Spanish giants.

• Lazio had tracked Espí but stepped back due to Premier League interest.
• Espí scored 11 goals in 25 La Liga appearances last season.
• Real Madrid see him as a replacement for Gonzalo García.

Real Madrid aim to beat English clubs to Espí's signature as Lazio shift focus to Milan's Giménez.

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