The Real Madrid is planning the squad for the next season and is clear about which position needs reinforcement: the central defense. In recent weeks, many names have been mentioned, but Edu Aguirre has revealed on "El Chiringuito" which ones are the most liked. Florentino Pérez has taken action and has even inquired about two defenders who are in the Premier League.
Edu Aguirre Reveals It, 2 Center-Backs for Real Madrid
Edu Aguirre has been blunt, revealing: "Real Madrid has inquired about two players, has approached two center-backs: one is from Liverpool and is French, it's Konaté. The second is in the Spanish national team and is Dean Huijsen"
The journalist added on "El Chiringuito": "They are very liked, I'm told they've approached the players, they've inquired about them. It must be remembered that Alaba is as he is and that Rüdiger will likely stay one more season and then we'll see what happens."
Finally, Edu Aguirre concluded: "Both are liked, I'm especially told about Konaté: he's very liked. His contract ends in 2026 and his price is 60M. If Liverpool wants to negotiate, it would have to be this year, but initially, they say this: 60M or nothing."
Real Madrid Prepares Many Millions for the Defense
The big problem for Real Madrid this season has been found in the defensive area. These have been less noticeable due to the unexpected rise of the youth player Raúl Asencio, who has secured a starting position. Despite this, it is considered necessary to have a generational change in the squad, with the big names reaching an age that could lead them to leave Bernabéu.
David Alaba will turn 33 years old this summer, and his future points to leaving Real Madrid sooner rather than later. A similar case is Rüdiger, who just turned 32 but has only one season left on his contract.
The big question lies in the figure of Militao, with two practically consecutive serious injuries and many doubts about his development. That's why Real Madrid has taken action, targeting Konaté and Dean Huijsen as objectives for next summer, as discovered by Edu Aguirre.
An important figure for the future is the youth player Joan Martínez, who did the last preseason with the first team... but was seriously injured.