Actual Madrid are contemplating investing in signing a brand new centre-back in the summertime, having suffered from the shortage of depth within the place.
David Alaba has hardly performed for over a 12 months and isn’t getting any youthful whereas Eder Militao has had two ACL accidents in two seasons. Antonio Rudiger can also be in his thirties and has some knee points as nicely.
The emergence of Raul Asencio and Jacobo Ramon this season is seen as a lift, but it surely won’t come as a shock to see Los Blancos determine to herald a extra established defender in the summertime.
Hyperlinks to Arsenal’s William Saliba have already been doing the rounds for a while now, with .
Ibrahima Konate, Jarrad Branthwaite additionally on Actual Madrid’s radar
Now, based on stories in England, as relayed by , Actual Madrid even have their sights on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate in addition to Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.
Konate has a contract with Liverpool till 2026. Regardless of being provided an extension by the Reds, he has but to decide to a renewal.
Whereas the Frenchman has said that his focus stays on this season, he’s conscious of Actual Madrid’s curiosity, in addition to that of PSG, who might have a bonus within the race for his signature, as he’s a Paris native and could also be tempted by a return to his homeland.
In the meantime, Branthwaite has been a standout performer at Everton and a full England worldwide. The 22-year-old centre-back has turn into a key determine for the Toffees and is beneath contract till 2027.
Whereas he’s mentioned to be open to extending his deal, Everton would think about promoting him for round €80 million.
A brand new centre-back is just not essentially a precedence for Los Blancos, although, with to bolster the right-back place.