Florentino Pérez has taken on the responsibility of reinforcing Real Madrid's defense, an urgent task following the numerous injuries that have hit the team. Key players such as Dani Carvajal and Éder Militão have suffered serious physical problems, which has left the team weakened in its defensive line.
Both players, who were essential in Carlo Ancelotti's plans, will not play again until mid or late 2025. Given this situation, the Madrid president hasn't wasted any time and is working on the transfer of new players who can fill these vacancies. Although there haven't yet been any official movements in the market, several names are on the table, with one of them standing out above the rest.
The Left Back Who Sounds the Most
One of Florentino 's priorities is to strengthen the left-back position. Canadian Alphonso Davies, currently a Bayern Munich player, is one of the club's main targets. Although the player has expressed his intention to stay at Bayern, negotiations are still ongoing and Real Madrid could have the advantage in the operation.
Davies' speed and quality would fit perfectly into the team's play style, making this transfer one of the strongest bets on the market. However, there's still much to be decided and the club is still waiting for it to be finalised.
Interest in Trent Alexander-Arnold
Although left-back is a priority, Real Madrid are not losing sight of right-back. The big name in this case is Trent Alexander-Arnold, one of the most desired players on the market. The Liverpool player has been linked with several teams, but Real Madrid have shown the most interest in recent months.
Despite the competition, Los Blancos are willing to do everything possible to sign the Englishman, whose versatility and offensive ability could contribute a lot to the Merengue defense. However, the competition for his transfer will not be easy.
The competition for Alexander-Arnold
Although Real Madrid are one of the main candidates to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold, FC Barcelona have also shown interest in the player. Joan Laporta, the president of Barça, has made it clear that he intends to make a splash with this transfer. In addition, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are in the fight to sign the right-back, which further complicates the situation for Florentino Pérez.
Although his future at Liverpool is uncertain due to his contract renewal, Real Madrid are still the favorites to sign him. The possibility that his friend Jude Bellingham, also at Madrid, convinces him before January could tip the balance in favor of Los Merengues.