Free in June, the Englishman is in pole position to strengthen the Merengues’ right flank but his situation impacts the club’s winter strategy.
The Real Madrid is actively working to strengthen its squad in the face of a series of injuries that are weakening its defense. The long-term priorities of Madrilenians limit their ability to act for the winter transfer window. This is particularly the case for planned arrivals of Trent Alexander-Arnold et Alphonso Davies next summer.
A decimated defense and a busy schedule
Real faces prolonged absences Eder Militão, David Alaba, Lucas Vazquez, Dani Carvajal et Aurélien Tchouaméni. This context coincides with a hellish calendar. After the international break, Carlo Ancelotti’s men will compete nine matches in less than a month. No doubt including crucial clashes against Liverpool, Bilbao, Gironaand the finals of the Club World Cup in Qatar, December 18.
Faced with this situation, Real Madrid is exploring options to recruit a central defender or a right back in January. The trails leading to Aymeric Laporte et Lukeba Castle have been mentioned, but the high costs make these transfers difficult to achieve.
Trent Alexander-Arnold, a priority summer target
The name of Trent Alexander-Arnold is at the top of the list to strengthen Madrid’s right flank. Free from any contract next June, the player Liverpool seems very close to an agreement with Real Madrid to join the squad in summer 2025. However, despite the Merengues’ immediate needs, a transfer as early as January seems unlikely.
The English side wants to finish the season with Liverpool in good conditions, ideally with titles. As a result, Real Madrid seem ready to wait until the summereven if this complicates its management in the short term. The planned return of Dani Carvajal for next season also slows down the idea of investing in another right back this winter. According to Revealed, l‘English has rejected several offers from Liverpool to renew his contract.
On the left flank, the situation is clearer. Alphonso Davieswhose contract with Bayern Munich expires in seven months, has already expressed his desire to join Real Madrid. The transfer, initially hoped for the summer of 2024, was delayed by the demands of the German club. But the Madrilenians plan to finalize his arrival in January, when he will be officially free to negotiate with other clubs.
