The transfer market remains turbulent and at Santiago Bernabéu, they aren't closing the door to a move that could shake up Europe.
The club's sporting planning for next season includes strengthening key positions. The goalkeeping position could undergo a radical change if the latest rumor circulating in Italy is confirmed.
The team led by Florentino Pérez hasn't been known for major revolutions in goal since Keylor Navas's departure. Thibaut Courtois has established himself as the best in the world and his status has never been threatened.
However, the latest reports point to a move that would raise the level of internal competition to an unprecedented point.
Lunin, key piece in the operation
Andriy Lunin's presence has been a guarantee for Real Madrid in difficult moments. The Ukrainian performed admirably during Courtois's absence and earned credit with the fans. However, the arrival of another world-class goalkeeper would force the club to find him a new destination.
Placing Lunin wouldn't be a problem. Several European clubs have shown interest in acquiring his services, especially after his performances in the Champions League.
Selling or loaning the goalkeeper would allow the club to free up space and, above all, justify the addition of a new star for the goalkeeping position.
The name that makes Bernabéu dream
Reports from Italy indicate that Real Madrid would be considering signing Gianluigi Donnarumma, current goalkeeper for Paris Saint-Germain. The Italian goalkeeper, considered one of the best in the world, could change clubs this very summer.
His relationship with PSG has had its ups and downs and there have been no shortage of rumors about his future in recent months. Excluded from the UEFA Super Cup, his relationship with Luis Enrique is at an all-time low.
If the move is finalized, Real Madrid would bring together Courtois and Donnarumma in its squad, a tandem that few clubs in history could match. The competition would be intense and the decision over who would be the starter would fall to the coaching staff, who would face a true top-level dilemma.
Courtois has been kept informed of the situation at all times.
A scenario that would shake up the market
Donnarumma's arrival wouldn't just be a sporting coup, but also a media one. The club would send a clear message to the rest of Europe: it's not satisfied with having the best, it wants to have the two best. This would inevitably raise expectations and also increase internal pressure.
For now, everything remains in the realm of speculation. The reports coming from Italy have sparked the imagination of Madridists, but they've also caused debate over whether it's necessary to invest in a position that, in theory, is already well covered.
In any case, the possibility is on the table. Florentino Pérez has shown in the past that when it comes to major signings, nothing is impossible.
PSG would be willing to resume its relations with Real Madrid after the Mbappé affair. Nasser Al Khelaïfi currently aims to get the maximum financial return from Donnarumma's departure, something that can't be reversed.