[Saba Sports News] Real Madrid have made significant changes in the last two months to their plans for next season, As newspaper has reported. Originally, Real had intended only to complete the signing of Alphonso Davies next season, a deal they had been working on for nearly two years. But recent events have prompted Real Madrid to focus on the acquisition of midfield brains, central defenders and right-backs.
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First, the development of the team at the sporting level and the current state of the midfield suggest that a player who can fill Toni Kroos’ shoes must be brought in to ensure the smooth functioning of a team that has so many frontcourt stars. Second, Dani Carvajal’s unfortunate injury has forced the team to look for a right-back next summer. Finally, the recovery of David Alaba is a concern, which also makes the team need to continue to search for a central defender. As a result, in addition to Alfonso Davis, right-back, midfield and centre-back have become Real Madrid’s priorities for next season.
Regarding the need for right-back, the situation is obvious. With Carvalhal, 32, and Nacho Vazquez, 33, on the older side, Real have made faster progress at right-back and are aiming to bring in Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold. Arnold is out of contract with Liverpool next summer and has no intention of renewing his contract. Real Madrid have already made preliminary enquiries through people close to him about the possibility of signing him. This is a great visa-free opportunity provided by the market, similar to Alaba, Antonio Rudiger or Kylian Mbappe, but before Carvajal’s injury.
Real will now reopen that route, but they know they will not be competing with other clubs who have overpaid. Arnold, the England full-back, has a number of suitors and Real Madrid have a number of options.