Real Madrid search accelerates, with Alexander-Arnold as obsession

IIt's not to Real Madrid's liking, but, as we reported in MARCAthe club's sports management was already looking for possible operations that could be carried out during the next January transfer window. With what has happened in recent matches, this has become a matter of utmost urgency. The imbalance of certain positions in the team has necessitated a reshuffle, but recent results and The evidence of what is happening on the ground clearly shows that these reinforcements are more than necessary.

As part of the analysis already done before the Milan debacle, priority was given to the right-back positiona decision that was already considered for the summer of 2025, but with Carvajal's injury it became a necessity. This post only Lucas Vazquez remains as a specialist until mid-July.

The tests carried out with Militao in this position at Valdebebas were not convincing, because they do not see a good idea to put pressure on Fortea becoming the first team right back in a situation like this. They want to give him time and let him complete his development beyond the matches of the Youth League

All eyes are on Alexander-Arnold

The objective seems clear and it is none other thanAlexandre-Arnold. Or at least that seemed to be the case for the ;summer 2025 market. The problem arises when urgency leads to looking towards January and Liverpool are not an economically distressed club. They have a reliable replacement; Connor Bradleybut they have no intention, at least for the moment, of selling any of their players at the end of their contract. There are three: the full-back, Van Dijk and Salah. The idea is that two of them will continue to play as the current Champions League leaders, but they also know that from January 1st they will be able to sign up for any team and start making their mark. suitcases for the end of the season.

The situation led to Liverpool full-back is seen as a necessity, but the operation does not seem simple. What has been seen in recent matches forces one to think about the Englishman or another heavyweight alternative. Carvajal's character and competitive spirit is something that cannot be boughtbut it is possible to give the team balance in a position which was left in poor condition after the injury of the fourth player to the Ballon d'Or. Lucas Vazquez alone is not enough to face the rest of the season.

Other positions to strengthen

The central defender position is the other one that worries the club, even more than filling the void left by the departure of Toni Kroos. This will take place in the summer of 2025, a circumstance that has not been analyzed in 2024. Nobody has thought about strengthening this position. Rodri, now Ballon d'Or winner, was not mentioned. It was thought and hoped that some players like Valverde, Tchouameni and Camavinga would take a step forward to give meaning to the game, but that didn't happen. In a few months, the market will be studied to have a more organized profile.

While Alaba is already putting on his boots and asking himself questions to certify his return, Real Madrid were looking for a central defender and that's still the case, but the top priority has become the right-back position. Lucba is the leading candidate at center of defense, but not the only one they are considering for next season. The defender renewed his contract with RB Leipzig, but has not closed the exit door.