Real Madrid should not recruit new players before the closing of the Liga transfer window on September 1.
The Merengues resumed pre-season training after a quick rise after their course in the semi-finals of the FIFA club World Cup.
Xabi Alonso focusing on the recruitment of new defenders as part of the reshuffle of its workforce: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras, all three arrived alongside Franco Mastantuono.
The short period between the end of the 2024/25 season and the start of the 2025/26 season is a major source of frustration for Alonso, but he must find a way to prepare his team.
Departures are to be expected, with the possibility that Rodrygo Goes accepts a last minute transfer in the Premier League.
Alaba and Ceballos, targets of the Saudi pro League
According to Marca, the Saudi pro League should rekindle its longtime interest for two Real stars, Dani Ceballos and David Alaba.
Previous reports claimed that Ceballos, just like his teammate Eduardo Camavong, also in lack of playing time in recent times, have not been for sale. As Cadena Ser said, Alonso has already informed Ceballos of his intention to see him stay this summer.
PanoramicAlonso has already informed Ceballos of his intention to see him stay this summer.
This will have no impact on the interest of the SPL for the Spanish international, but he wishes to stay in Spain and continue to play at the highest level, with an eye on the World Cup next summer.
Alaba's situation is different: less than 12 months from the end of his current contract in Madrid, he could be tempted by a new challenge.
The Austrian was mentioned for a transfer to Türkiye, but interested clubs cannot match his current salary in Madrid, which would not be a problem in Saudi Arabia.
Inigo Martinez has already made a surprise transfer from Barcelona to Al Nassr and a transfer to one of the clubs supported by the PIF for Alaba could still occur in the coming weeks.
