Real Madridis reluctant and has an alternative plan ready for Alphonso Davies and Trent Alexander Arnold.
Real Madrid is working with the figure of a hidden gem to strengthen its defense for next season.
The two "official" transfers are Trent Alexander-Arnold to compete with Carvajal on the right wing. Then Alphonso Davies for the left wing.
Problems with Davies and Arnold
However, both Liverpool with Arnold and Bayern with Davies are pressuring their players. So much so that, in both cases, they might continue at their clubs.
Alexander-Arnold and Alphonso Davies are two strategic transfers. They are two of the top five full-backs in the world and would be arriving at zero cost.
In the end, however, Liverpool and Bayern are willing to cover both in gold to keep them at their clubs.
Real Madrid is preparing for the worst, although it won't catch them by surprise. The technical department has a 20-year-old defender under control who has become a revelation.
Guardiola's City is Also after Him
In this case, they'll have to overcome the opposition of Pep Guardiola'sManchester City. The English team has also shown interest in him and is willing to pay whatever it takes. Anyway, Real Madrid remains a significant force for any player on planet Earth.
Ancelotti doesn't want to convert players to play in a position that's not theirs. He also doesn't want to resort to the youth academy as a last resort. He would be demanding responsibilities from young talents for which they are not prepared.
There appears Abdukodir Khusanov, a little-known, 20-year-old player whom even Fabrizio Romano already places in Real Madrid's orbit.
A Cheap Transfer
He has been playing at Lens since 2023 and is waiting for Real Madrid's interest to be confirmed to fly to the Spanish capital. He has an active contract, but he won't be an expensive player. Lens would let him go for 20 million euros.
Abdukodir Khusanov 2024 - Defensive Skills, Passes & Tackles | HD
Khusanov is a player from Uzbekistan, a place Joan Laporta knows very well due to his past dealings with the former dictator of that country.
He is 6'1" (1.85m), dominates aerial play, is strong in defense, and versatile. He can play as a center-back and a full-back. His main feature is his quality taking the ball from his goal, something very important at Real Madrid.