Tom Weber
Tom Weber
Updated: 9 Dec 2024 18:18 GMT
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Ruben Amorim, Man Utd, 2024/25
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Real Madrid have a concrete interest in Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot, but the Red Devils are 'adamant' that he is not for sale, according to a report.
Los Blancos are known to be in the market for full-backs. On the left, Alphonso Davies is the top target, though he now appears to be closing in on a contract extension with Bayern Munich, a significant U-turn from the player's previous stance.
On the right, Real Madrid have a host of targets. Out-of-contract Liverpool vice-captain Trent Alexander-Arnold is the priority, but here, too, it appears that the player is not desperate to leave.
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This means that the focus may have to be shifted to other options and one of the names to have emerged in recent days and weeks is that of Diogo Dalot, a player capable of filling in on both sides of the backline.
Diogo Dalot
© IMAGO - Diogo Dalot
Man Utd don't want to sell
According to Ben Jacobs, Real Madrid's interest in the Portugal international is indeed genuine. However, Man Utd are 'adamant' that the player is not going anywhere anytime soon.
Head coach Ruben Amorim is said to be 'reluctant' to let his compatriot go, while Real Madrid's interest in Dalot predates the 39-year-old's arrival in the Old Trafford dugout.
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It is claimed that Los Blancos believe Man Utd's stance could be softened with a bid in the region of €54 million. Meanwhile, supposed interest from Barcelona in Dalot is being played down.
Tottenham's Pedro Porro, Sevilla's Juanlu and Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong are all alternatives Real Madrid are considering as well, with the club aware that top target Alexander-Arnold is unlikely to consider a transfer for the foreseeable future regardless of the outcome of his talks with Liverpool.