La Liga champions Real Madrid are reportedly asking about the situation of 25-year-old Manchester United mainstay Diogo Dalot, who will cost around €50 million.
According to a report by Spanish journalist Sergio Fernandez, Diogo Dalot is the subject of interest from Real Madrid. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a right-back ahead of the two transfer windows next year. So, the Manchester United mainstay has emerged as a target, with Los Blancos asking about the full-back, who will cost around €50 million.
Diogo Dalot and his journey so far
Diogo Dalot has been a mainstay at the back for Manchester United in the last few years. The then-teenager arrived at Old Trafford amid hype surrounding him when the Red Devils signed him from FC Porto in July 2018, with Jose Mourinho high on him. However, he had to bide his time before becoming a regular for Manchester United, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not trusting him much.
Things changed when Erik ten Hag took over as the Manchester United manager, and Dalot has not looked back since then. The 25-year-old has turned out 178 times thus far for Manchester United while chipping in with six goals and 12 assists.
Meanwhile, Dalot’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. Real Madrid will be one of his prospective suitors next year, with a winter bid also possible. The Portuguese international will not come cheap, with Manchester United valuing him at around €50 million.
Will Real Madrid sign Dalot?
Real Madrid’s interest in Diogo Dalot is understandable. The reigning La Liga champions are scouring the market for a right-back ahead of the two transfer windows after losing Dani Carvajal to a season-ending knee injury. While Real Madrid initially planned to wait for some time before signing a long-term successor to the Spaniard, his knee issue has accelerated those plans.
So, Trent Alexander-Arnold has emerged as the top target for Real Madrid, although they are keeping their options open. Dalot is one of the alternatives on Los Blancos’ wishlist, with the club enquiring about the Manchester United mainstay.
The report has suggested that Real Madrid might look to sign a right-back in the January transfer window. However, it is unclear if the Merengues are ready to meet Manchester United’s asking price of €50 million to land the 25-year-old Portuguese international.