France coach Didier Deschamps said on Monday that Lyon left back Ferland Mendy will join Real Madrid.

Spanish media reports said Real had agreed a fee of £49m for Mendy, who has made 79 appearances for Lyon since moving from Le Havre in 2017.

‘Two years ago, he was in the second division and now he will play at Real Madrid,’ Deschamps told reporters ahead of France’s Euro qualifier against Andorra on Tuesday.

‘He can play on either side and his development is stunning.’

Real Madrid declined to comment.

Mendy would become Real’s fourth major signing of the transfer window, after forwards Eden Hazard and Luka Jovic plus defender Eder Militao, as the Spaniards look to rebuild after a disappointing campaign saw them finish without a trophy.

However, there has been concern, according to Football Espana, from Madrid surrounding a hip injury to the player, meaning he will undergo a second medical examination this week.

Los Blancos are keen to find out the extent of a hip injury the player has complained about in recent months and are keen for Mendy to take a second medical so they can compile more information.