Real Madrid has recruited Dean Huijsen this summer for 60 million euros, but still wishes to strengthen its central defender position this year or next year.
David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, for example, leave the club, probably next season, and the uncertainty hovers over Eder Militao's reaction after his injuries to the cross ligaments suffered in previous seasons.
The Merengues were therefore strongly linked to Ibrahima Konaté, who appears in good place on their list of options for next summer-or this one for a reasonable price. The Frenchman is free from any contract next summer and has so far rejected Liverpool's attempts to extend it.
Real Madrid remains interested in William Saliba
Not long ago, William Saliba was quoted as the privileged target of the Merengues for this summer, even if rumors have been calm since cost problems. Nevertheless, Diario As says that Real Madrid remains very interested in Saliba. Arsenal does everything possible to extend his contract, but if he does not do so, Real Madrid could try to take advantage of it next summer. They continued to monitor the 24 -year -old.
Real Madrid was able to observe Saliba closely in the Champions League and was very impressed by its management of Kylian Mbappé during the meeting. His compatriot scored little in the return match, and Saliba's performances only increased the interest of the Merengues for him. It should be recalled that Real Madrid has already contacted its agents to define personal conditions.
Real Madrid hopes for contractual negotiations
As for Konaté and Saliba, Real Madrid hopes that they will not sign new contracts, which will allow Merengues to conclude affordable agreements. If Liverpool and Arsenal manage to conclude new contracts with their star defenders, Real Madrid will probably not seek to obtain a transfer to a high price. However, as players like Trent Alexander-Arnold show, the Merengues have a strong attraction on players.
