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With the business end of the ongoing season upon us, Real Madrid are already working on improving their squad in the summer transfer market before the next campaign.
The Merengues have made Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool a top priority for the summer, with the right-back position in need of reinforcement.
Recent reports have suggested that the Spanish capital giants have made great progress in their pursuit of the 26-year-old and his signing is looking increasingly likely.
Agreement reached
Now, journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Real Madrid have already reached an agreement with Trent Alexander-Arnold over personal terms.
As per the update, the 26-year-old Englishman will be signing a lucrative five-year contract with the reigning Spanish and European champions.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is on his way to Real Madrid. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
The report provides further details of the agreement, claiming that Alexander-Arnold will earn a gross salary of €15 million per year at Real Madrid, along with attractive performance-related bonuses.
In addition, the England international will also receive a sizeable signing bonus which would be ‘equivalent to a reasonable transfer fee.’
Despite constant efforts from Liverpool to convince him to stay put at Anfield, Alexander-Arnold has decided to sign for Real Madrid and the agreement over personal terms was reached a few weeks ago.
So, unless there is a drastic U-turn, it appears that the England right-back will most likely be teaming up with his international teammate and close friend, Jude Bellingham, for Real Madrid come next season.
It could also potentially lead to the departure of Lucas Vazquez, whose contract expires at the end of the season, considering that he would fall behind Alexander-Arnold and Dani Carvajal in the pecking order.
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Real Madrid officials heavily impressed by teenage defensive target – report
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The name of Dean Huijsen has been heavily linked with Real Madrid in recent weeks, with the teenage Spanish defender emerging as a leading target to reinforce the Merengues’ defence.
The 19-year-old is enjoying his breakthrough season with AFC Bournemouth in the Premier League and even made his debut for the Spanish national team earlier this month.
Real Madrid greatly impressed by Huijsen
Now, according to MARCA, while Real Madrid’s technical staff was already familiar with Huijsen’s abilities, his latest displays for Spain have also left club officials highly impressed.
Real Madrid have been tracking Huijsen long before his national team breakthrough. Scouting reports from his spell at Bournemouth already highlighted him as a special talent. But his explosion on the international stage has confirmed his potential.
As such, Los Blancos are set to position themselves to try and sign the centre-back in the summer.
Huijsen has impressed Real Madrid officials. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
With the centre-back position somewhat uncertain at Real Madrid – Eder Militao is returning from a second ACL injury, David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger’s contract expire in 2026 – Huijsen’s profile is seen as an ideal long-term solution.
Additionally, the signals coming from Huijsen himself suggest that playing for Real Madrid would be his dream – a detail that has not gone unnoticed at Valdebebas.
However, they are unlikely to be the only club vying for the former Juventus starlet’s acquisition. The Merengues, though, are keen not to fall behind in the race for a player with at least 15 years of top-level football ahead of him.
As the summer approaches, the race to secure the signature of one of football’s brightest defensive talents is underway. And Real Madrid are determined not to miss out.