Real Madrid are expected to put the majority of their transfer business aside until the summer window.
Los Blancos have traditionally opted for big transfers in January and this trend is expected to continue in 2025. With the injury situation improving at Valdebebas, the focus is on securing key targets, with flexibility until the end of the countryside.
Defensive duo Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies remain the priority, with the pair closing in on decisions on renewals at Liverpool and Bayern Munich or a move to Madrid.
William Saliba targeted
Alongside the potential new faces at full-back, Arsenal star William Saliba is back on the agenda as a long-term target, to strengthen the central defence.
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-According to information from the Footmercato website, Real Madrid are closely monitoring his contractual situation at the Emirates Stadium, with his current contract expiring in 2027.
If Saliba decides not to sign a new contract this summer, Arsenal could reassess their stance on the 23-year-old, with his current valuation pegged at around €80 million.
